Job summary Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking to make a difference in ENT surgery? University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) is seeking a Band 5 Nurse to join our dynamic team in the ENT department. The service runs Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.30 hours Why UHCW? At UHCW, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our patients and staff. Join us and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication. Apply Today If you are passionate about making a difference in ENT surgery, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with UHCW. Please be advised there is a provisional interview date of 30th April 2025. Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post. Main duties of the job To support ENT clinics in the ENT OPD at University Hospital Coventry and in community ENT clinics held in Coventry and Warwickshire The post holder will work closely with the wider ENT team to provide and support the specialist urgent care and routine care to ENT paediatric and adult patients To maintain day to day running of ENT clinics 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. Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship. 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. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 218-NM-B5-7094389 Job locations University Hospital University Hospital Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities Actively supports the ENT CNS team with education and training in practice to a range of staff, students and associated internal and external staff within the emergency and primary care setting students through clinical supervision/facilitation as appropriate Maintain responsibility for own professional and specialist development/education. Support the ENT team with the maintenance of ENT equipment, reporting/escalating any concerns, damage or breakages of equipment as a priority, ensuring that the service is not compromised due to faulty/broken equipment To work in partnership with the ENT CNSs to support the development of a sustainable nursing team, providing an effective ENT outpatient service. Be responsible for supporting a team of nurses, allocating tasks in the absence of the ENT CNSs when required whilst ensuring a fair delegation of work The post holder will be flexible to the needs of the service and having a willingness and understanding to cover other colleagues absence and leave to provide a seamless service. Liaise with staff in the wider ENT team to discuss governance issues and have an active role in supporting clinical governance and service development. Actively and positively participate in service and departmental meetings to aid service delivery and improve service. To be aware of, and comply with, the fire policy and procedures for control of infection. To always maintain confidentiality of patients and their relatives. Maintain responsibility for own professional and specialist development and registration Participate in regular performance appraisal /- associated staff as required. For further details please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Actively supports the ENT CNS team with education and training in practice to a range of staff, students and associated internal and external staff within the emergency and primary care setting students through clinical supervision/facilitation as appropriate Maintain responsibility for own professional and specialist development/education. Support the ENT team with the maintenance of ENT equipment, reporting/escalating any concerns, damage or breakages of equipment as a priority, ensuring that the service is not compromised due to faulty/broken equipment To work in partnership with the ENT CNSs to support the development of a sustainable nursing team, providing an effective ENT outpatient service. Be responsible for supporting a team of nurses, allocating tasks in the absence of the ENT CNSs when required whilst ensuring a fair delegation of work The post holder will be flexible to the needs of the service and having a willingness and understanding to cover other colleagues absence and leave to provide a seamless service. Liaise with staff in the wider ENT team to discuss governance issues and have an active role in supporting clinical governance and service development. Actively and positively participate in service and departmental meetings to aid service delivery and improve service. To be aware of, and comply with, the fire policy and procedures for control of infection. To always maintain confidentiality of patients and their relatives. Maintain responsibility for own professional and specialist development and registration Participate in regular performance appraisal /- associated staff as required. For further details please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Experience Essential see supporting documents Knowledge Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Skills Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential see supporting documents Person Specification Qualifications Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Experience Essential see supporting documents Knowledge Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Skills Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential see supporting documents 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address University Hospital University Hospital Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)