Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to gain an extended skill in the Ear, Nose and Throat/ Ophthalmology specialty.

The main duties will be to take charge as a team leader around each specialty and to escalate any issues/concerns to the sister team. The Nurse Practitioner will be in charge of ensuring the smooth running of clinical activity in their area and moving staff allocated to meet demand.

The Nurse Practitioner will be expected to undertake extensive training to gain competencies in a range of extended skills such as Mastoids, Botox and Intravitreal Injections. A full training package will be provided by the department with opportunities to access external courses and training.

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to gain an extended skill in the Ear, Nose and Throat/ Ophthalmology specialty.

The main duties will be to take charge as a team leader around each specialty and to escalate any issues/concerns to the sister team. The Nurse Practitioner will be in charge of ensuring the smooth running of clinical activity in their area and moving staff allocated to meet demand.

The Nurse Practitioner will be expected to undertake extensive training to gain competencies in a range of extended skills such as Mastoids, Botox and Intravitreal Injections. A full training package will be provided by the department with opportunities to access external courses and training.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years experience in ENT/Ophthalmology
• Knowledge of Ear Nose and Throat/Ophthalmology

Desirable

• Change management skills and experience. Experience of staff management.

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written command of English
• Computer literacy including email and data entry.
• Work base mentorship
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills
• A sound understanding of pathology and treatment plans

Desirable

• Demonstrates underpinning knowledge of the speciality through practical skills
• Be able to identify pathology through examination.
• Nurse Prescriber (not essential)

Knowledge

Essential

• Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge of quality initiatives within the Trust

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN

Desirable

• Academic modules in ENT/Ophthalmology
• Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent experience/working towards

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years experience in ENT/Ophthalmology
• Knowledge of Ear Nose and Throat/Ophthalmology

Desirable

• Change management skills and experience. Experience of staff management.

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written command of English
• Computer literacy including email and data entry.
• Work base mentorship
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills
• A sound understanding of pathology and treatment plans

Desirable

• Demonstrates underpinning knowledge of the speciality through practical skills
• Be able to identify pathology through examination.
• Nurse Prescriber (not essential)

Knowledge

Essential

• Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge of quality initiatives within the Trust

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN

Desirable

• Academic modules in ENT/Ophthalmology
• Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent experience/working towards

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).

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)