Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
To be able to demonstrate considerable experience and knowledge of the ENT field and evidence of the acquisition of this knowledge, e.g. study days, workshops etc
- Experience
Substantial recent post registration experience in a specialist NHS ENT setting
- Experience
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner within an NHS clinic
- Experience
Previous experience of having responsibility for providing clinical supervision to staff/students
- Knowledge and Skills
Skills and knowledge to coordinate a discrete caseload of patients that are referred specifically for nurse management
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the principles of Advanced Primary Care
- Knowledge and Skills
IT skills to ECDL level. Previous experience of Electronic Patient Records
- Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of research based practice
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to undertake audits and surveys
- Training & Qualifications
Registered nurse with current NMC registration, or registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
- Training & Qualifications
First level degree in healthcare related subject or equivalent level of education, BSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology) or a similar science degree followed by a postgraduate qualification
- Training & Qualifications
Prescriber or willing to undertake
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ENT Specialist Nurse Practitioner to join the Advanced Primary Care Service (APCS) ENT team for 3 days per week.
Based at either Oswestry Health Centre or Marysville Medical Practice, Shrewsbury, you will deliver clinics across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, so the ability to travel between sites is essential.
As part of our expanding community ENT service, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care closer to home, supporting assessment, treatment and management of patients with a range of ENT and audiology conditions. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of community ENT pathways and ongoing service improvement.
Main duties include:
- Adult audiology assessment and management
- Tinnitus assessment and support
- Microsuction and ear care services
- Supporting community ENT pathways
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Experience in service development, leadership, supervision or education would be advantageous.
What we offer:
Join an innovative and growing community ENT service, helping to shape the future delivery of care across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to develop your skills while.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will utilise their advanced ENT skills to offer assessment, treatment and care planning for our ENT patients alongside an Associate Practitioner and GP with Extended Role (GPwER).
You will provide audiology, micro suction ear care and offer extended role assessment and patient management for the service liaising with the Team Lead, and GPwER partners along with management and development of the APCS HCA.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
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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This advert is for ENT Specialist Practitioner (Nurse) with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Oswestry, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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