Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 nurse to work within our busy head and neck, maxillofacial and ENT out patients clinic. We provide a comprehensive day case  service and procedures that covers all our 3 specialties including complex dressings.  This is an ideal position for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to develop their leadership skills and expand their skills and experience. The successful candidate will be a positive role model who will support the development and education of staff, participates in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required. A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team and support with clinical and the operation of service development.

Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills for our day case patients to ensure optimum patient management including complex patient monitoring; equipment management and frequent administration of invasive tests/procedures.

Candidates must have experience as a staff nurse with knowledge of plastic surgery, head and neck, ENT and Maxillofacial services.

Main duties of the job

A skilled practitioner, providing leadership and management support, developing, improving, and evaluating best practice within the department.

 The post-holder will deputise for the department manager as required within the department and across the Trust. The post-holder will support the management of clinical and operational issues relating to ENT, head and neck and maxillofacial services.

Provide expert daily leadership and support to all levels of staff in both clinical areas.

Maxfax, ENT and head and neck experience will be desirable.

Working for our organisation

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.