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Job summary

Main area
ENT
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (contract to end 12 months from start date)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
358-6843347-MSK-E
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town
Leicester
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/01/2025 23:59

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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

Altered Airway Specialist Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the altered airway specialist nurse team on a 12 month fixed term contract at University Hospitals of Leicester. We are currently looking for a new altered airway specialist nurse (to include both tracheostomies and laryngectomies) to join our ENT/Head and Neck team. If you are competent and confident in looking after patients with altered airways this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

The team works with patients with both acute and long term airway issues from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The altered airway specialist nurse along with the lead nurse are responsible for managing both inpatients within the trust with altered airways as well as a caseload of patients living in the community with long term airway needs. A driving license is therefore an essential requirement for the role.

Candidates need to be enthusiastic and motivated nurses with previous tracheostomy/laryngectomy experience. ENT/ Head and Neck experience is desirable. Teaching skills are essential as the altered airway team not only provide teaching to staff but also play a vital role in teaching patients and family members how to care for their altered airways at home.

The successful candidate will be supported with both education and continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the post is to provide expert specialist clinical nursing practice for both outpatients and inpatients within the UHL and community setting. The Altered Airway Specialist Nurse will use evidence-based clinical practice in line with current research, guidelines and other available evidence. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service. The Specialist Nurse will liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team when required, to ensure delivery of reliable high quality care

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work autonomously, providing an effective nurse-led service as needs dictate.

Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilising a variety of advanced clinical skills, while acting as a role model, in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role for the service.

To assess and diagnose specific symptoms within your scope of practice.  Advise medical and nursing staff and/or prescribe medications according to patients’ requirements, writing a record in the medical notes and reassessing according to the individual patient needs. 

Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients and families and their carers. 

Support innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services in relation to the specialty.

To participate in reviews of performance against Key Performance Indicators and co-operate in addressing areas of concern, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

Collaborate in the development and monitoring of a job plan to ensure role and personal effectiveness.

 

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice
  • Degree level education
  • Qualification in Teaching/mentoring
Desirable criteria
  • Degree with relevance to specialism
  • Specialist training relevant to role.
  • To include diploma level specialist training/short courses

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria
  • Driving Licence

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience at band 5 or above in specialist area, or relevant area with transferable skills.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in or having undertaken research/audit

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of managing/leading change

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to organise own workload
  • Able to plan and delegate roles to others as appropriate

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Croson
Job title
Lead Altered Airway Specialist Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07984235993
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