About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 ENT Specialist Nurse to join our ENT team across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Working across Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, you will provide expert nursing care to patients across elective and emergency ENT pathways.
This autonomous role combines clinical practice, nurse-led clinics, specialist procedures, education, leadership and service development. We are looking for a highly skilled registered nurse with substantial ENT, surgical or acute care experience who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and driving service improvement. You will work alongside consultants, multidisciplinary teams and senior nursing leaders to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.
Potential interviews to take place on 25th November
Main duties of the job
As the ENT Specialist Nurse, you will provide expert assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients undergoing ENT treatment and procedures.
You will independently manage nurse-led clinics and undertake specialist ENT procedures including microsuction, flexible nasopharyngoscopy, management of nasal packs and non-medical prescribing (where qualified).
The post holder will lead on patient education, support ward teams and junior staff, contribute to service development projects, and promote evidence-based practice.
You will play a key role in clinical governance activities including audit, incident management, quality improvement initiatives and the development of clinical pathways and guidelines.
You will act as a professional role model, supporting learning and development within the multidisciplinary team while helping to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred ENT services.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ENT Specialist Nurse will work across multiple hospital sites providing specialist nursing expertise throughout the patient pathway.
Key responsibilities include undertaking specialist assessments, supporting consultant-led services, attending ward rounds, managing defined caseloads and delivering nurse-led outpatient clinics.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership, mentor and educate nursing and medical colleagues, contribute to audit and research activities, and lead service improvement projects.
They will maintain high standards of governance, patient safety and quality while ensuring compliance with Trust policies and national guidance.
The role requires autonomous practice, excellent communication skills and effective multidisciplinary working.
Core hours will generally be Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends required to meet service needs and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
- First level degree in nursing (or working towards) or evidence of equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to ENT.
- Teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Practice assessor qualification
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescribing
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge of ENT conditions, surgical pathways, post operative care and emergency presentations.
- Understanding of specialist procedures such as microsuction, flexible nasopharyngoscopy video
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement.
- Awareness of current NHS policy, NICE guidance and professional issues affecting urology services.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in ENT, surgical, or acute care nursing.
- Proven ability to assess, plan, implement complex care.
- Demonstrated leadership in service development, quality improvement or pathway design.
- Experience of supervising, mentoring and teaching junior staff.
- Evidence of effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
60 Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)