Specialist Ear Care Nurse (Band 6) – Training Pathway

NHS; Llandrindod Wells; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board in Wales is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Ear Care Nurse to join the nurse-led ear care team. You will work with Audiology, GP’s and ENT Consultants to deliver ear care assessments, treatments and care planning for patients of all ages, including wax removal and ENT condition management.

There is a 12-month Annex 21 training pathway to obtain a National Diploma in Primary Ear Care, with supervision until competencies are met.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Diploma in Ear Care or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of CPD activity in Ear Care or ENT.
• Knowledge of Audiology principles and tinnitus management.
• Band 6 Annex 21 development programme and training schedule.
• Teaching & Assessing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Nursing assessment, treatment, and care planning of ear care for Powys.
• Performing wax removal by manual removal, irrigation, and micro suction.
• Treating and managing ENT conditions such as ear foreign body removal, mastoid cavity care, post operative ear care, Otitis Externa and media.
• Deliver out-patient clinics and domiciliary visits across Powys; base to be discussed at recruitment.

Skills

Nursing skills

Independent working

Plan of care

Communication

Patient assessment

Welsh language willingness

Education

Registered Nurse

Diploma in Ear Care or equivalent

CPD in Ear Care/ENT

Teaching & Assessing qualification

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board in Wales is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Ear Care Nurse to join the nurse-led ear care team. You will work with Audiology, GP’s and ENT Consultants to deliver ear care assessments, treatments and care planning for patients of all ages, including wax removal and ENT condition management.

There is a 12-month Annex 21 training pathway to obtain a National Diploma in Primary Ear Care, with supervision until competencies are met.