Registered Nurse - Head and Neck Outpatients

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Long Eaton is seeking a committed individual for developing skills in Aural care and assisting in multiple clinics. The role includes mentoring students and contributing to a positive patient experience. Training is provided for various clinical responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Competitive benefits are offered, including professional development opportunities and staff support.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high quality care.
• Willingness to work in various departments including Aural care, Ultrasound, Minor Oral Surgery, and Plastics.

Responsibilities

• Provide Aural care and work alongside Radiologists.
• Chaperone clinicians and assist in clinics.
• Clean Nasendoscopes and mentor students.
• Develop and maintain clinical competencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexible attitude

Ability to manage patients' needs

Teamwork

Ability to prioritize workload

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be keen and willing to learn and develop their career in an outpatients setting. In return the successful candidate would be supported in their career development in each area of the specialities.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake training to become confident in providing Aural Care in Nurse Led clinics. The role will involve the cleaning of Nasendoscopes used in clinic, the chaperoning of clinicians in a variety of Head and Neck clinics including assisting in Ultrasound clinics. The role will also require the mentoring of students and to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and relevant professional guidelines and to be accountable for their own professional actions. The successful candidate will also be required to develop and maintain clinical competencies, skill and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice. We offer the opportunity to participate in all the clinic specialities and encourage staff to learn new skills. The clinics themselves offer many different interventions and procedures within the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide Aural care and work alongside the Radiologist in Ultrasound Clinic, Minor Oral Surgery and Plastics dressings. Training will be provided.
• Chaperone clinicians in Head and Neck clinics and assist in Ultrasound clinics.
• Clean Nasendoscopes used in clinic and mentor students.
• Develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge relevant to the area of clinical practice.
• Contribute to a positive patient journey and work across all clinic specialities when required.

Qualifications / Skills

• Excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude; ability to manage patients\' needs and liaise with Multi-disciplinary Teams.
• Commitment to delivering high quality care and ability to work as part of a team; ability to prioritise workload and liaise with staff from all disciplines.
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to work in all areas of the department including Aural care, Ultrasound Clinic, Minor Oral Surgery and Plastics dressings; training will be provided.

About the Trust

Band 5. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. The Trust actively encourages applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. The Trust also participates in the Armed Forces and Disability Confident schemes and offers guaranteed interviews for eligible veterans and for candidates who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria.

Benefits

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• Ongoing support from recruitment to joining the team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Additional information

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