About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join the ENT Outpatients Nursing team at the RNENT & EDH Hospitals, University College London Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a person with good communication and organisational skills, non-medical prescriber within the ENT Laryngology speciality and whose attitude to changing environments is positive and supportive.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage staff, coordinate care, and support ENT Laryngology Clinics, Head & Neck and Speech & Language Therapy patients and their family's undergoing procedures and surgery.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
oRegistered Nurse oDegree in nursing or other relevant subject oTeaching qualification or equivalent experience. oPost graduate qualification in ENT/ Critical care/ oNon-Medical Prescriber.
Desirable
Educated to or working towards master's level qualification.
Experience Essential
oExtensive clinical experience airway nursing. oManagement of staff and a service. oProven achievement at band 7 level. oActive Participation in development initiatives, oFormal and Informal Teaching. oExperience as specialist nurse Participation in nurse led clinic
Desirable
oProject management oPublications and Presentations
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance Prioritises own workload Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available oPhysical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills oLeadership skills oAble to manage difficult situations effectively oEffective time management for self and others oEvidence of applying current research to practice oDeveloping relevant clinical expertise oFormal and informal teaching experience
Desirable
oCounselling skills. Advanced interpersonal skills
Communication Essential
Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi -Disciplinary team. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care Ability to work with electronic patient records, EPIC and EHRS oExcellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills. oAbility to communicate effectively
Personal and People Development Essential
a.Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio b.Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator c.Reflective in Practice d.Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Desirable
oActive bystander skills
Specific Requirements Essential
a.Flexible approach to shift patterns b.Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)