Job summary
The job requires an accessible and responsive team member with clinical responsibility for ENT patients.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be expected to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives are met.

The post holder will take a shared role in the clinical assessment and treatment of ENT patients in surgical inpatient and outpatient settings.

The successful candidate will form part of the ENT ward round team and be responsible for reviewing/assessing patients, who will be a mix of acutely unwell and elective pathway and for their ongoing management. The CNS will be required at times to work autonomously and aid in clinical diagnosis and treatment plans, working closely with senior medical and nursing staff. This will progress to involvement in reviewing patients in clinic.

To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advice and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.

To undertake nurse led clinics and various nurse led services, ensuring excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluation of clinics.

To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and service based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Managing and assessing a specialist caseload of ENT patients, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Undertaking clinical assessments, identifying complications early, and initiating appropriate treatment plans.
• Acting as a key member of the ENT multidisciplinary team, coordinating care pathways and referrals between ENT services, Surgical Admissions Unit (SAU), and other specialties.
• Providing specialist advice, support, and education to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting the development and implementation of clinical policies, service improvements, and governance initiatives within the specialty.
• Acting as a clinical leader and resource for staff, promoting best practice and ensuring compliance with Trust policies and national guidelines.
• Developing and mentoring staff through teaching, supervision, appraisal
• Maintaining advanced clinical skills, including patient monitoring, equipment management, and specialist procedures.
• Using electronic systems effectively to ensure accurate and timely patient and service data management.
• Supporting patients and families through complex and challenging situations, including the delivery of sensitive information.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health and safety, cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient experience.
• Participating in continuous professional development and quality improvement programmes, including the Trust's UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) system and associated training.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• The job requires an accessible and responsive team member with clinical responsibility for ENT patients.
• The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be expected to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives are met.
• The post holder will take a shared role in the clinical assessment and treatment of ENT patients in surgical inpatient and outpatient settings.
• The successful candidate will form part of the ENT ward round team and be responsible for reviewing/assessing patients, who will be a mix of acutely unwell and elective pathway and for their ongoing management. The CNS will be required at times to work autonomously and aid in clinical diagnosis and treatment plans, working closely with senior medical and nursing staff. This will progress to involvement in reviewing patients in clinic.
• To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advice and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
• To undertake nurse led clinics and various nurse led services, ensuring excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluation of clinics.
• To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and service based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.

For further details please see the attached job description.
This post covers 2 sites, one being University Hospital Coventry and the second being Cheylesmore Surgery (Coventry Doctors), Oasis Health Centre.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• First level degree or willingness to undertake
• Current Professional Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Post graduate diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Leadership qualification or completion of a leadership course
• Advanced communication skills
• Relevant qualification or training according to speciality

Experience
Essential

• Ear, Nose and Throat post registration experience at Band 5 or above.
• Ability to successfully manage people and change.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of teaching

Desirable

• Experience in HR and Management Related Issues
• Resource Management
• Evidence of Ear, nose and Throat /surgical assessment experience.

Knowledge
Essential

• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice
• A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures
• An understanding of current issues relating to NHS and cancer care

Desirable

• A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.
• Experience in policy/service development
• Knowledge of peer review.

Skills
Essential

• Good understanding of IT and technology
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
• Patient focused
• Excellent communication skills
• Good management of own and others time
• Able to use initiative and make decisions
• Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).