Ear, Nose and Throat Nurse

at  Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed Band 5 Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Nurse to join the ENT Nursing Service in Primary & Community Care.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of ear wax removal clinics by means of a microscope and micro suction technique. A commitment to undertake ongoing training and development is essential. Following further clinical development, the post holder will also provide care to patients with a range of other ENT conditions including ear infections, Malignancy, Mastoid care, Perforations, Osteoma and Polyps. have knowledge and skills on ENT conditions like tonsillitis, epistaxis, scope cleaning and decontamination process, able to take charge in the absence of unit manager, able to run clinic independently, chaperone and assist clinicians in ENT procedures.
You should be passionate about improving the patient experience and quality of clinical outcomes.
The post holder will support primary and secondary care across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, will have an active role in ENT clinics and will work closely with ENT consultants and Audiologists to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, responsive, quality patient care. You should possess good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills together with a willingness to learn. You will work in a supportive environment in which collaborative team working is a key component.
The ENT Nurse will be expected to undertake duties in Outpatient Departments in both Acute and Community Hospitals, and where needed in the patient’s home.
They will carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient/client in accordance with agreed protocols.
The post holder will deliver high quality nursing care to patients with a range of ENT conditions including earwax, ear infections, Malignancy, Mastoid care, Otitis Media, Perforations, Osetoma and Polyps, tonsillitis, epistaxis, neck abscess, wound care, clips and stitches removal, scope decontamination process, correct use of ENT equipment and stacks system.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed and meet Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB requirements, as well as NMC Standards and Code.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

WE LIVE BY OUR CORE VALUES:

§ We listen, learn and improve
§ We treat everyone with respect
§ We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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