Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist - ENT

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist - ENT. This role involves providing specialist nursing care for children with complex airway management needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high standards of care. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive and varied post-registration experience.
• Substantial current specialty experience.
• Recent teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families throughout their care pathway.
• Participate in ward rounds and liaise with the MDT for care planning.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team discussions.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to lead and influence change

Flexibility and adaptability

Good organisational skills

Knowledge of national and local specialty issues

IT skills

Commitment to high-quality nursing care

Initiative

Education

RN Child with relevant Children’s qualification

Current NMC Registration

Degree or equivalent in a related health topic

Non-medical prescribing qualification and registration

Evidence of master's level academic study

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist - ENT

Band 7

Main area: Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist - ENT | Band 7 | Contract: 20 months (Fixed term) | Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week | Job ref: 387-WC7836-HN

Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children | Town: Bristol | Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata | Salary period: Yearly | Closing: 08/06/2025 23:59

We value work-life balance and encourage flexible working arrangements. We especially welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as they are underrepresented within the Trust.

We offer a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Band 7 CNS to join our Paediatric ENT team on a fixed-term basis until March 2026. The service cares for children across the Southwest with various ENT conditions, focusing on complex airway management.

The post involves providing teaching and education to staff and families, particularly on tracheotomies and complex airways, ensuring high-quality standardised care across BRHC. The post holder will collaborate with the Faculty of Children’s Nursing Education and Research for training and audit activities.

Responsibilities include participating in ward rounds at BRHC and NICU, liaising with the MDT for care planning, and being a primary contact for families with complex airway pathways. The role also involves ensuring effective transition pathways for paediatric ENT patients.

While based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, the post holder will also attend NICU and St Michaels regularly. The candidate must work well within a team and independently, demonstrating problem-solving and organisational skills. Flexibility and a commitment to providing safe, friendly, and efficient service are essential.

Main duties of the job

The post involves working as part of the multidisciplinary team within University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and the community. You will provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families throughout their care pathway, from diagnosis onwards.

You will apply your clinical expertise, leadership, education, and management skills to ensure seamless patient care. The role includes advising and supporting community teams for patients outside the local area.

The primary caseload will be complex airway, head, and neck patients, with some patients in NICU at St Michaels and BRHC. The position is full-time, working Monday to Friday. You will lead and participate in multidisciplinary team discussions.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute trusts in the UK, with over 13,000 staff across 10 sites, serving more than 500,000 people in South West England. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we are committed to excellent patient care, innovation, and research. Our hospitals offer city, seaside, and countryside living, with excellent transport links.

UHBW is dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We strive for a diverse workforce that reflects the local community and tailor our services to meet individual needs. We use anonymous data from applications to monitor our diversity commitments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description document.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• RN Child with relevant Children’s qualification
• Current NMC Registration
• Degree or equivalent in a related health topic or willingness to work towards
• Non-medical prescribing qualification and registration
• Evidence of master's level academic study

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive and varied post-registration experience
• Substantial current specialty experience
• Recent teaching experience
• Experience in research or audit projects

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead and influence change
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to handle emotional issues and support others
• Knowledge of national and local specialty issues
• IT skills
• Commitment to high-quality nursing care
• Initiative

We invite you to join us and be part of shaping our future.

UHBW is committed to diversity, staff wellbeing, and safeguarding. We support career development and uphold legal and ethical standards, including compliance with the Immigration Act and safeguarding policies.