ENT Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Nurse to join the Ear Nose & Throat team. This role offers the chance to develop clinical leadership skills and provide high-quality care to patients. As part of a dedicated team, you will be instrumental in advancing nurse-led services and performing specialized clinical duties to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NMC registration.
• Extensive post registration experience.
• Participation in service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurse-led service autonomously.
• Lead and supervise clinical practices.
• Conduct consultations and prescribe medications as needed.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree / masters level education

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

Job summary

A development opportunity has arisen for the position of Specialist Nurse to work within Ear Nose & Throat at UHL. We are seeking an experienced registered nurse with a passion for ENT, who has a desire to progress to a Clinical Specialist role.

We are looking for a motivated person, willing to develop themselves, becoming an autonomous practitioner. You will have completed Post Graduate study and be willing to undertake the necessary skills and training to support the needs of our ENT patients and their families. You will be required to complete an in-house clinical skills competency package. This is open to individuals as a band 5 development if no ENT experience. A competency package must be completed within a time frame to achieve Band 6.

You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership and clinical skills which will contribute to the development of a nurse-led service.

You will be supported by our highly experienced and passionate ACP and Consultants in the care and management of these patients, you will work towards setting up nurse led clinics, improving services for ENT patients.

You will have a flexible approach to meet needs of the service. Some off hospital site working will be considered as service capacity increases. You will be expected provide an efficient and effective service for a quality patient experience. There is a requirement in this role for you to be involved in research studies and teaching of patients, staff and the wider MDT.

Main duties of the job

Consultation skills module and Non-medical Prescribing module (which could be undertaken as part of a post graduate specialist qualification at level 6 or 7)

Accountable for own professional actions and not directly supervised.

To provide a microsuction and allergy testing service to patients following a relevant training programme

Be able to set-up additional nurse-led clinics in collaboration with the ACP and consultant team

Deputise and take charge of the given area

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

Participate in the effective joint clinical leadership and management responsibility for the clinic team.

Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.

To provide clinical expertise to the departmental team. To lead, support, supervise and teach staff, within the specialist area.

The post holder will work closely with and support the department / matron/ACP and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department/ward environment.

The post holder is expected to always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7192846-MSS

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description Job responsibilities

Work autonomously, providing an effective nurse-led service as needs dictate.

Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilising a variety of advanced clinical skills, while acting as a role model, in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role for the service.

To assess and diagnose specific symptoms within own scope of practice. Advise medical and nursing staff and/or prescribe medications according to patients requirements, writing a record in the medical notes and reassessing according to the individual patient needs.

Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients and families and their carers.

Support innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services in relation to the specialty.

To participate in reviews of performance against Key Performance Indicators and co-operate in addressing areas of concern, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

Collaborate in the development and monitoring of a job plan to ensure role and personal effectiveness.

Please note to apply for this role you need to be a fully NMC registered nurse. The registration number provided will be checked during our recruitment process.

Job description Job responsibilities

Work autonomously, providing an effective nurse-led service as needs dictate.

Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilising a variety of advanced clinical skills, while acting as a role model, in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role for the service.

To assess and diagnose specific symptoms within own scope of practice. Advise medical and nursing staff and/or prescribe medications according to patients requirements, writing a record in the medical notes and reassessing according to the individual patient needs.

Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients and families and their carers.

Support innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services in relation to the specialty.

To participate in reviews of performance against Key Performance Indicators and co-operate in addressing areas of concern, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

Collaborate in the development and monitoring of a job plan to ensure role and personal effectiveness.

Please note to apply for this role you need to be a fully NMC registered nurse. The registration number provided will be checked during our recruitment process.

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential

• oNMC registration
• oDegree / masters level education
• oTeaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing Consultation and physical assessment module
• Post registration qualification in specialist area

Experience Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise.
• Participation in service development
• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and professional judgement.
• Extensive post registration experience
• Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
• Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working.
• Basic knowledge of budgetary management

Desirable

• Extensive post registration experience in ENT
• Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
• Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management

Communication and relationship skills Essential

• Experience of multi-professional team working
• Proven experience of management, change management, assisting with service and quality development.
• Teaching/ deliver core training.
• Evidence of ability to professionally lead / manage a team of staff.
• Able to present information to professional groups.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team

Analytical and Judgement skills Essential

• Provide highly specialist advice to patients/clients, carers, relatives in relation to condition.
• IT and word processing skills Able to manage work autonomously Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area.
• Able to participate/undertake clinical audit & research.
• Good understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy
• Ability to effectively problem solve.
• Critical analytical skills and ability to think strategically

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to perform in stressful and complex situation
• Sound clinical reasoning & decision making

Planning and organisation skills Essential

• Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Evidence of successful change management
• Ability to prioritise
• Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision.
• Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team.
• Good verbal and written skills
• Effective Communicator and negotiator
• Acts as a Clinical Role model and as a Mentor, Assessor and Support for learners within the ward or unit.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential

• oNMC registration
• oDegree / masters level education
• oTeaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing Consultation and physical assessment module
• Post registration qualification in specialist area

Experience Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise.
• Participation in service development
• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and professional judgement.
• Extensive post registration experience
• Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
• Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working.
• Basic knowledge of budgetary management

Desirable

• Extensive post registration experience in ENT
• Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
• Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management

Communication and relationship skills Essential

• Experience of multi-professional team working
• Proven experience of management, change management, assisting with service and quality development.
• Teaching/ deliver core training.
• Evidence of ability to professionally lead / manage a team of staff.
• Able to present information to professional groups.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team

Analytical and Judgement skills Essential

• Provide highly specialist advice to patients/clients, carers, relatives in relation to condition.
• IT and word processing skills Able to manage work autonomously Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area.
• Able to participate/undertake clinical audit & research.
• Good understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy
• Ability to effectively problem solve.
• Critical analytical skills and ability to think strategically

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to perform in stressful and complex situation
• Sound clinical reasoning & decision making

Planning and organisation skills Essential

• Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Evidence of successful change management
• Ability to prioritise
• Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision.
• Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team.
• Good verbal and written skills
• Effective Communicator and negotiator
• Acts as a Clinical Role model and as a Mentor, Assessor and Support for learners within the ward or unit.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)