Ear, Nose and Throat Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

The job requires an accessible and responsive team member with clinical responsibility for ENT patients.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be expected to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives are met.

The post holder will take a shared role in the clinical assessment and treatment of ENT patients in surgical inpatient and outpatient settings.

The successful candidate will form part of the ENT ward round team and be responsible for reviewing/assessing patients, who will be a mix of acutely unwell and elective pathway and for their ongoing management. The CNS will be required at times to work autonomously and aid in clinical diagnosis and treatment plans, working closely with senior medical and nursing staff. This will progress to involvement in reviewing patients in clinic.

To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advice and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.

To undertake nurse led clinics and various nurse led services, ensuring excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluation of clinics.

To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and service based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Managing and assessing a specialist caseload of ENT patients, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Undertaking clinical assessments, identifying complications early, and initiating appropriate treatment plans.
• Acting as a key member of the ENT multidisciplinary team, coordinating care pathways and referrals between ENT services, Surgical Admissions Unit (SAU), and other specialties.
• Providing specialist advice, support, and education to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting the development and implementation of clinical policies, service improvements, and governance initiatives within the specialty.
• Acting as a clinical leader and resource for staff, promoting best practice and ensuring compliance with Trust policies and national guidelines.
• Developing and mentoring staff through teaching, supervision, appraisal
• Maintaining advanced clinical skills, including patient monitoring, equipment management, and specialist procedures.
• Using electronic systems effectively to ensure accurate and timely patient and service data management.
• Supporting patients and families through complex and challenging situations, including the delivery of sensitive information.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health and safety, cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient experience.
• Participating in continuous professional development and quality improvement programmes, including the Trust's UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) system and associated training.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• The job requires an accessible and responsive team member with clinical responsibility for ENT patients.
• The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be expected to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives are met.
• The post holder will take a shared role in the clinical assessment and treatment of ENT patients in surgical inpatient and outpatient settings.
• The successful candidate will form part of the ENT ward round team and be responsible for reviewing/assessing patients, who will be a mix of acutely unwell and elective pathway and for their ongoing management. The CNS will be required at times to work autonomously and aid in clinical diagnosis and treatment plans, working closely with senior medical and nursing staff. This will progress to involvement in reviewing patients in clinic.
• To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advice and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
• To undertake nurse led clinics and various nurse led services, ensuring excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluation of clinics.
• To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and service based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.

For further details please see the attached job description.

This post covers 2 sites, one being University Hospital Coventry and the second being Cheylesmore Surgery (Coventry Doctors), Oasis Health Centre.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oFirst level degree or willingness to undertake oCurrent Professional Registration oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and assessing qualification oPost graduate diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oLeadership qualification or completion of a leadership course oAdvanced communication skills oRelevant qualification or training according to speciality

Experience

Essential

• oEar, Nose and Throat post registration experience at Band 5 or above. oAbility to successfully manage people and change. oExperience of multi-disciplinary working oExperience of teaching

Desirable

• oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues oResource Management oEvidence of Ear, nose and Throat /surgical assessment experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oAn understanding of current issues relating to NHS and cancer care

Desirable

• oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oExperience in policy/service development oKnowledge of peer review.

Skills

Essential

• oGood understanding of IT and technology oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oPatient focused oExcellent communication skills oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience