Job Description

Having undertaken additional approved training and assessment as part of the role the post holder will work autonomously as a Specialist Nurse within agreed trust guidelines and local policies and protocols for the best outcome of nursing care.



To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of that care of the ENT patient.



To act as an expert resource and facilitator to educate and train other healthcare professionals as required.



To develop the role according to changing needs of patients and service, also undertake audit and research projects, assisting with the development of policies and procedures as required



Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.



Help provide a nurse led service within ENT. Become a resource of knowledge for others. Take part or lead in audits within department, keep unto date with knowledge and explore developing role further.



Lead in the daily running of the department, deputise for the Department Manager in all areas of responsibility as required.



We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.



Maintain already established Specialist Nurse Clinics. Plan and develop Specialist Nursing service.



Lead resource within the ENT area.



Assess and diagnose the cause of a patient's problem; thereafter provide the appropriate nursing intervention and care, evaluate and discharge.



Detailed information giving is imperative with verbal information being reinforced by way of patient information leaflets specifically relating to the patient problem. Identify methods of self-help along with rationale for any treatment and its administration. Contact telephone numbers are detailed on these leaflets. All aspects of health promotion, health education and continuity of care are vital components within our nursing care programme.



Empower patient choice and involvement initiating appropriate action.



Empathically communicate highly sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers in a highly supportive private environment.



Ensure the maintenance of accurate, legible and up to date patient records.



Provide clinical advice and support to health care professionals both within and across organisational boundaries such as Minor Injury Units, General Practitioners, NHS Direct, Pharmacies, Social Services, Paediatric liaison and other specialist units.



Highly developed hand-eye co-ordination is essential to enable the user of the microscope to perform ear examinations involving such procedures as removing foreign bodies and micro suction in both emergency and routine patients.



Accountable and responsible for the care given to each patient during nurse-led clinics such as, aural care, dizzy, tracheostomy, skin prick, tonsillectomy, rhinology clinics, tongue tie.



Work with patients and carers to develop services.



Participate with future developments in improving nursing care within the department.



Would on occasions be expected to manage an area of clinical activity within the outpatient department.



Take responsibility in the absence of the Nurse Manager, management duties for the department such as; day to allocation of staff and smooth running of the department.



In the absence of the nurse manager organise and arrange the duty roster and cover for the department and respond to frequently changing departmental needs including cover for sickness at short notice.



Participate in the planning and development of the ENT service through working parties and peer group meetings.



Directly supports the department Nurse Manager for the ENT clinical area and its multi-disciplinary team.



Work in close collaboration with the Consultants and other medical staff across boundaries to ensure the service meets patient needs.



Continual participation in the development of specialist protocols and policies by means of working parties and audit.



Report and manage untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies and injury or drug administration errors as detailed in trust-wide and local protocols and procedures, referring to department manager if available.



Participate in staff appraisals ensuring all staff have an annual appraisal that includes a personal development plan relevant to their needs.