ENT Nurse Practitioner

InHealth Group Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance options

Life assurance

Hybrid and flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

InHealth Group Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking an ENT Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical leadership, deliver high-quality patient care and use autonomous skills across GP direct referral and community audiology services.

You will lead ENT nurse clinics with an HCA team, perform naso-endoscopy and microsuction, manage referrals, mentor colleagues and ensure compliance with data protection, safety and governance. A driving licence and flexible shifts are required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years post-registration in nursing
• Experience in ENT or willingness to learn naso-endoscopy
• Familiarity with Data Protection Act
• Up-to-date infection control training
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions
• Strong hand-eye coordination and concentration
• Computer literacy with accurate data entry

Responsibilities

• Lead ENT nurse clinics with a support HCA team
• Refer patients to medical colleagues as appropriate
• Support clinical triage
• Perform ENT examinations including micro suction and naso-endoscopy
• Maintain records and documentation
• Supply medications with PGD
• Provide counselling and health education
• Admit/discharge patients and refer to other providers
• Mentor and train nurses and audiologists
• Ensure referrals and discharges are completed
• Adhere to ISO information security requirements
• Participate in governance and audits
• Monitor stocks and re-order as required
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Assist in CQC preparations

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autonomy

Triage skills

Medical history taking

Record keeping

Patient education

Education

Nurse Practitioner qualification (NMC registered)

Post-registration clinical experience

Tools

Naso-endoscope

Microsuction equipment

Job description

Salary: up to £48,000 depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week as per local rota

Location: Greater Manchester

Introduction:

InHealth is an accredited provider of hearing and Ear, Nose and Throat services, across the UK. Our GP direct referral, patient centred, community audiology services are delivered from GP surgeries and community hospital locations, facilitating timely diagnosis for patients with hearing, balance and ENT related problems as well as access to a range of on-going support and aftercare.

What you will do:

As an InHealth ENT Nurse Practitioner you will provide clinical leadership and will deliver a high standard of patient care, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience.

What you are responsible for:

• Leading ENT nurse clinics with the support of an HCA team
• Ensuring that all patients receive the optimum level of care and are referred on to medical colleagues as appropriate
• Support colleagues with clinical triage
• Providing a service for physical examination of the ear, nose and throat making use of skills in history taking, physical examination including micro suction and naso-endoscopy. Using problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Supplying and using medications with Patient Group Directions (PGD)
• Providing counselling and health education
• Having the authority to admit and discharge patients from their caseload and refer patients to other health care providers
• Undertaking responsibility without supervision for the care of patient
• Mentoring, supporting and training other nurses and audiologists in developing and maintaining clinical skills
• Ensuring that all onward referrals and discharges are completed at the end of the clinic
• Adhering to all operational procedures as outlined by the company (daily returns, timesheets, private mileage returns etc)
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism, customer care, and service provision
• Reporting all incidents and complaints in line with company policy
• Adhering to the requirements of the Data Protection Act
• Participating in governance activities i.e. audits, personal development, and team meetings
• Monitoring essential stocks and re-order as required
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Complying with ISO standards in respect of Information Security Management.
• Completing local fire safety and health and safety checks as necessary including hand hygiene
• Assisting in CQC preparations and inspections.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of clinical audits
• Experience on ENT service or willingness to learn to perform naso-endoscopies and microsuction of the ear.
• The awareness of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles
• Up to date training in infection control, manual handling, patient transfer, and health and safety
• The ability to work in an autonomous role and make decisions
• The highest level of physical skills due to the need for precision in hand, eye, and sensory co-ordination
• Strong concentration
• Computer literacy with accurate data entry skills and attention to detail
• The ability to be a team player, to motivate others and deliver beyond expectations
• The flexibility to work the shifts and to cover at short notice if required
• A full UK Driving License to get to the three site locations.

You should apply if you have experience:

• Of at least 1-2 years post registration
• In nurse leadership preferably with a multidisciplinary team
• In ENT clinical practice
• In clinical decision making
• In supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
• Ideally as an Independent Nurse Prescriber.

What's in it for you

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on InHealth’s healthcare services
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid-for professional memberships and more!

Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway.

About us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.

For clinical colleagues, that means delivering high-quality care within modern settings, with state-of-the-art equipment across a wide range of community, hospital and mobile settings.

With flexibility, strong learning and development opportunities, and the chance to support people at important moments in their healthcare journey, you can build a rewarding career while making a real difference locally and nationally.

InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.

New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.

£38,000 - £42,000 + £4200 Car allowance or company car

£38,000 - £42,000 + £4200 Car allowance or company car