Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse or Audiologist to join the Advanced Primary Care Service for Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) service three days per week.
This role can be based at either Oswestry Health Centre or Marysville Medical Practice, Shrewsbury with various clinic locations around Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin necessitating an ability to travel for this post.
Previous training and experience of audiology and micro-suction ear care, experience of clinical leadership would be an advantage.
NOTE: There is currently no professional qualification in the speciality for nursing - however the post holder will be expected to complete such a course if one becomes available.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will utilise their Audiologist or advanced ENT skills to support development of the service and support pathways to provide assessment, treatment and care planning for our ENT patients alongside GPs with Extended Role (GPwER).
Our service is developing across the county and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Audiologist or advanced ENT nurse who wishes to utilise their skills and experience for the people of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
You will provide audiology, micro suction ear care and offer extended role assessment and patient management for the Advanced Primary Care service liaising with the Team Lead, and GPwER partners.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration, or registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
- First level degree in healthcare related subject or equivalent level of education, BSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology) or a similar science degree followed by a postgraduate qualification
- Prescriber or willing to undertake. NOTE: There is currently no professional qualification in the speciality for nursing - however the post holder will be expected to complete such a course if one becomes available.
Experience
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate considerable experience and knowledge of the ENT field and evidence of the acquisition of this knowledge, e.g. study days, workshops etc
- Substantial recent post registration experience in a specialist ENT setting
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Previous experience of having responsibility for providing clinical supervision to staff/students
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills and knowledge to coordinate a discrete caseload of patients that are referred specifically for nurse management.
- Knowledge of the principles of Advanced Primary Care
- IT skills to ECDL level. Previous experience of Electronic Patient Records
- Evidence of research based practice
- Ability to undertake audits and surveys
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
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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
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Mount McKinley
shrewsbury business park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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