Senior Ear Care Nurse (Band 6) — Development Pathway

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Ear Care Nurse to join our nurse-led Ear Care team across Powys, working with Audiology, GPs and ENT consultants to assess, treat and plan care for patients of all ages.

The post offers a 12-month Annex 21 development programme to obtain the National Diploma in Primary Ear Care for Practitioners, with supervision during training and flexible placement across North, Mid and South Powys as required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with appropriate qualification in Ear Care or equivalent experience.
• National Diploma in Primary Ear Care or Annex 21 development pathway described.
• Knowledge of audiology principles and deaf awareness.
• Band 6 Annex 21: development programme with supervised duties until competency is achieved.

Responsibilities

• Nursing assessment, treatment, and care planning for ear care across Powys.
• Perform wax removal by manual techniques, irrigation and micro-suction.
• Treat ENT conditions such as otitis externa, mastoid cavity care, and related post-operative ear care.
• Deliver outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits; base location to be agreed on appointment.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

IT literacy

Welsh readiness

Independent working

Education

Registered Nurse

Diploma in Ear Care or equivalent

Teaching & Assessing qualification

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board is recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Ear Care Nurse to join our nurse-led Ear Care team across Powys, working with Audiology, GPs and ENT consultants to assess, treat and plan care for patients of all ages.

The post offers a 12-month Annex 21 development programme to obtain the National Diploma in Primary Ear Care for Practitioners, with supervision during training and flexible placement across North, Mid and South Powys as required.