Advanced Nurse Practitioner

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent seeks an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the ENT department. The role involves developing pathways, exercising clinical expertise, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A willingness to learn key ENT skills is essential. Staff are encouraged to contribute to an inclusive culture of care and innovation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in ENT skills or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking team.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and values of UHNM.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical practice as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Exercise advanced clinical expertise and decision-making in care.
• Contribute to development of pathways and approaches in ENT.

Skills

ENT skills

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Patient management

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work within the field of Ear, Nose and Throat at UHNM. The ACP will support the department in developing innovative pathways for ENT by learning key ENT skills such as nasendoscopy, ear examination and suctioning, and management of ENT emergency casualty clinic patients. This will be supported by the consultant workforce. Prior possession of these skills is desirable but not essential as they will be learned in the role.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical practice as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team within the ENT specialty at the University Hospital of North Midlands.
• Exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgment, discretion and decision-making in clinical care.
• Work alongside the acute medical team and contribute to development of pathways and innovative approaches in ENT.
• Collaborate with the consultant workforce and the Senior Divisional Nursing Team to support service improvements and patient care delivery.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Demonstrated capability in ENT skills or willingness to learn; prior possession of ENT skills is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking team and challenge traditional ways of working to enhance patient experience.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and to the values and culture of UHNM.

Why UHNM

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, that unite us as a Trust. At UHNM we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver.