Job summary PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (ENT OPD) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 SSN to join our small, friendly team in ENT outpatients. We are a busy department and rely on excellent communication skills and organisation to ensure the smooth running of clinics cross-sites. The successful applicant will be required to support the Sister in managing and leading the team in providing excellent patient care. A specialist interest or experience in ENT is essential. Clinical experience in providing ear care, pre-operative assessment and assisting with minor surgical procedures are desirable. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical, decision making and communication skills and someone who has the ability to translate the trust's vision into action. Main duties of the job You will be providing high quality nursing care in the specialties of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Plastics. Our service is mainly based in Townland Community Hospital in Henley-on-Thames. Successful candidate would be expected to support activity cross-sites. Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force and in return we offer commitment to your personal development. Informal visits to the department are welcome so you can come and see us and discuss your needs and see the way that care is delivered. About us Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our CARE values: C ompassionate, A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-6671285PCG Job locations Townlands Memorial Hospital York Road Henley-on-Thames/Reading/Thatcham/Bracknell RG9 2DR Job description Job responsibilities The post holder works as a skilled practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient -focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in their clinical area. The post holder ensures the smooth running of the ward / department in the absence of the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse, and provides clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder works as a skilled practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient -focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in their clinical area. The post holder ensures the smooth running of the ward / department in the absence of the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse, and provides clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Student supervision and assessor training Desirable Evidence of Leadership, management and speciality development Experience Essential Recent clinical experience in speciality area Desirable Evidence of leadership, management Experience in mentoring/ facilitation/ teaching/ assessing/ coaching. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Student supervision and assessor training Desirable Evidence of Leadership, management and speciality development Experience Essential Recent clinical experience in speciality area Desirable Evidence of leadership, management Experience in mentoring/ facilitation/ teaching/ assessing/ coaching. 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Townlands Memorial Hospital York Road Henley-on-Thames/Reading/Thatcham/Bracknell RG9 2DR Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)