Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 ENT Specialist Nurse to join our ENT team across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Working across Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, you will provide expert nursing care to patients across elective and emergency ENT pathways.

This autonomous role combines clinical practice, nurse-led clinics, specialist procedures, education, leadership and service development. We are looking for a highly skilled registered nurse with substantial ENT, surgical or acute care experience who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and driving service improvement. You will work alongside consultants, multidisciplinary teams and senior nursing leaders to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

Potential interviews to take place on 25th November

Main duties of the job
As the ENT Specialist Nurse, you will provide expert assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients undergoing ENT treatment and procedures.

You will independently manage nurse-led clinics and undertake specialist ENT procedures including microsuction, flexible nasopharyngoscopy, management of nasal packs and non-medical prescribing (where qualified).

The post holder will lead on patient education, support ward teams and junior staff, contribute to service development projects, and promote evidence-based practice.

You will play a key role in clinical governance activities including audit, incident management, quality improvement initiatives and the development of clinical pathways and guidelines.

You will act as a professional role model, supporting learning and development within the multidisciplinary team while helping to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred ENT services.

Salary
£51,657 to £58,785 a year inc. HCA

Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Job share
Reference number 360-B-11861

About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. Apply through our website.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

Essential qualifications and experience

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration
• First level degree in nursing (or working towards) or evidence of equivalent professional experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to ENT
• Teaching/mentorship qualification
• Practice assessor qualification
• Advanced clinical knowledge of ENT conditions, surgical pathways, post operative care and emergency presentations
• Understanding of specialist procedures such as microsuction, flexible nasopharyngoscopy
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement
• Awareness of current NHS policy, NICE guidance and professional issues affecting ENT services
• Significant post-registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in ENT, surgical, or acute care nursing
• Proven ability to assess, plan, implement complex care
• Demonstrated leadership in service development, quality improvement or pathway design
• Experience of supervising, mentoring and teaching junior staff
• Evidence of effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescribing

Closing date 19 November 2026

The Disclosure and Barring Service check applies to this post under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.