About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the cross bay Ear, Nose and Throat team, This post is to commence from September 2026.
We have 3 sites at Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Westmorland General Hospital. Your main base would be at Furness General, however travel would be required.
The post holder will support the development of the expanding Ear, Nose and Throat service, through nurse led clinics.
The role blends direct, higher level clinical care with education, management activities with a focus on Governance and as such the post holder is expected to build working relationships across the local health community. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary ENT team.
The successful applicant will be paid on 'Annex 21' of Agenda for change terms and conditions until successful completion of the MSc in Advancing Practice.
Main duties of the job
To work at the level outlined in the HEE Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice (2017) with equal focus on all four pillars of advanced clinical practice: Clinical, Leadership/management, education, and research/audit
Provide expert practice, exercising a high degree of specialist professional judgement through the management of a caseload of patients referred to them by GPs, consultant colleagues, Audiology and other health care professionals.
The post holder will be responsible for coming to an individual diagnosis following clinical assessment and examination of new patients. These clinics could consist of patients with the following conditions:
Mastoid Care Perforated eardrum Ear infections Otitis externa Aural polyps Foreign body to ears, microsuction BAHA- post op and follow up Skin prick testing
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (on the relevant part of the register for the post) or Allied Health Professional Masters Degree in Advanced Practice or working towards Non Medical prescriber Completed accredited communication skills training
Desirable
Post registration course or qualification in specialist area (where applicable/available)
Experience Essential
Current knowledge and experience of caring for patients with conditions related to ENT Evidence of clinical competence and credibility in the specialty and relevant post-registration qualification experience which must be in an appropriate area of specialist practice at a senior level. Change management experience and ability to develop expert practice Experience of undertaking audit Experience of undertaking research
Skills ability and knowledge Essential
Able to respond rapidly to emergency situations Able to prioritise own workload and that of others demonstrating effective time management and organisational skills Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal. Up to date knowledge of the developments in appropriate area care underpinned by theory and experience Understanding of clinical governance and its application Understanding of current best practice and NHS issues and initiatives Able to develop, and deliver nurse/AHP led services and clinics, in collaboration but independently of medical consultants Autonomous practitioner; able to admit, investigate, diagnose, treat, prescribe medications and discharge patients Work under pressure with exceptional organisation and time management skills Competent in IT skills (in particular e- mail, use of internet ability to manipulate data electronically, power point presentations) Ability to develop standards of care Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
Personal Qualities Essential
Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service Excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, approachable, caring, kind and compassionate Motivated and able to motivate others Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Excellent listening and communication skills Able to deal with and resolve conflict Ability to travel across the bay
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.
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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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Cross Bay
Furness General Hospital
Barrow
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)