Job summary The Ear Nose and Throat Clinic located in the Outpatient Department at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills. In the ENT Clinic you will be able to learn all about ENT and treatment. You will be assisting our ENT doctors in their outpatient clinics, but also support our Emergency Clinic, Triage calls, run Nurse Led Clinic and help support and manage our delicate ENT equipment with the support of your direct line manager. Previous outpatient experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given. Professional development is high on our priorities and regular CPD is encouraged and essential. The department offers a supportive and learning environment which endeavours to constantly develop the service, in order that its patients receive the highest quality and most up to date care. Flexible working is required; our shifts are from 08:00 until 18:00, four times a week. However we do offer evening clinic in order to support our patients, so flexibility to work until 20:00 is essential. This is a full time vacancy although part time applicants will be considered This is a very patient-focused service and the successful candidate will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work across a range of different medical and surgical specialties. Main duties of the job High standards of Professional Practice to ensure quality of patient care, experience and the patient journey Developing own clinical practice, knowledge, skills and experience Acting as a good role model Supporting the team in ensuring that the clinical services are delivered to a high quality of care and that all compliance requirements such as CQC and contractual requirements are achieved. To take charge of the Department in the absence of the Senior and Deputy Sister. To support Senior Nursing Staff in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities Assist the your line manager in formulation of action plans and implementation of new practices or changes to practice and policy To organise and manage own time effectively to ensure the smooth running of clinics, assisting both patients and medical staff as necessary. Undertake training and achievement of competencies required for treatments administered in the ENT Clinic including, To be able to support Emergency Clinic and be able to support clinical staff in emergency procedures. To be able to run nurse led clinics for wound care. To be accountable and responsible to escalate any concerns to senior team in a timely manner To follow NatSSIPS guidance on all invasive procedures in the clinic, such as: Written consent for all invasive procedure, follow Time in and Time out protocols, all instruments and swabs are accurately counted before and after procedure. About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateactionhhft.nhs.uk. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-SURG9876-HNRH-A Job locations Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential oDegree level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment experience oProfessional UK registration oComputer Literate Desirable oENT specific qualification and study Experience & Knowledge Essential oEvidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile oKnowledge of the management of in-patients and outpatients including evidence-based strategies oKnowledge and experience of a range of approaches to the management of patients utilising critical clinical thinking oEvidence of Multidisciplinary team working Desirable oExperience in an outpatient setting oExperience in ENT Skills & Ability Essential oAbility to demonstrate the required behaviour in keeping with Trust values oAbility to communicate written and verbal information, keeping legible and accurate notes oAble to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner oGood communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive, or confidential information in an appropriate manner Desirable oCustomer service experience i.e. dealing with complaints informally oTransferable skills such as drug administration and phlebotomy oManaging Equipment oUnderstanding of equipment disinfection and High Level Disinfection Techniques Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential oDegree level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment experience oProfessional UK registration oComputer Literate Desirable oENT specific qualification and study Experience & Knowledge Essential oEvidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile oKnowledge of the management of in-patients and outpatients including evidence-based strategies oKnowledge and experience of a range of approaches to the management of patients utilising critical clinical thinking oEvidence of Multidisciplinary team working Desirable oExperience in an outpatient setting oExperience in ENT Skills & Ability Essential oAbility to demonstrate the required behaviour in keeping with Trust values oAbility to communicate written and verbal information, keeping legible and accurate notes oAble to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner oGood communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive, or confidential information in an appropriate manner Desirable oCustomer service experience i.e. dealing with complaints informally oTransferable skills such as drug administration and phlebotomy oManaging Equipment oUnderstanding of equipment disinfection and High Level Disinfection Techniques Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)