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- Prif leoliad
- ENT
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhannu swydd
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 360-B-11861
- Cyflogwr
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Cross Site
- Tref
- Watford
- Cyflog
- £51,657 - £58,785 pa inc. HCA
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 19/11/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Band 7 - ENT Nurse Specialist, ENT
Band 7
Trosolwg o'r swydd
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*
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
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 contact [email protected]
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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.
Manyleb y person
Education and qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Non Medical Prescribing
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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.
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Sarahjane Turner
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Nursing Surgery
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07467 373628
Os ydych yn cael problemau'n gwneud cais, cysylltwch â
- Cyfeiriad
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Rhif ffôn
- 01442 365234
Rhestr swyddi gyda West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a Bydwreigiaeth