# Shift Lead, Community ENT Service > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/shift-lead-community-ent-service/89865f9a-7070-47ac-9897-77deff0759c9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/shift-lead-community-ent-service/89865f9a-7070-47ac-9897-77deff0759c9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Russells Hall Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Lead (legacy management group) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) - **Employment type:** Part time - 24 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T11:40:08.648Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Stourbridge/The_Dudley_Group_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ears_Nose_Throat/Ears_Nose_Throat-v8341992 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8341992?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dudleygroup.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Shift Lead for Community ENT will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of ENT clinics, ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective, and high-quality service. The post holder will independently manage nurse-led ear care clinics, providing assessment, treatment, and microsuction procedures within their scope of practice. Working closely with Consultants, multidisciplinary team members, and Care Support Workers, the post holder will provide clinical leadership, support service development, and ensure clinics run efficiently to meet patient needs. They will play a key role in maintaining high standards of patient care, coordinating clinic activities, and supporting the development of junior staff and support workers. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and coordinate the day-to-day running of Community ENT clinics. - Undertake independent nurse-led ear care and microsuction clinics. - Provide clinical leadership and support to Care Support Workers. - Work collaboratively with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team. - Ensure a high standard of patient care, safety, and experience. - Support service improvement initiatives and the delivery of performance targets. - Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with professional and organisational standards. 24 hours per week (Wednesday - Friday) ### Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the management of the nursing unit/department during the shift, including the organisation of the nursing unit/department activities and the management of staff and resources. The post holder will support the Lead Nurse and Matron in developing and monitoring services and the quality of care experienced by patients. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the outpatient setting - Extensive experience in ENT setting - Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team - Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model **Desirable** - Computer literate ### Planning Skills **Essential** - Good organisational skills - Ability to organise and prioritise workload - Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care ### Management skills **Essential** - Leadership skills – understanding of theory and practice - Ability to work within a team and develop others ### Communication Skills **Essential** - Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team - Effective communication skills, verbal and written - Evidence of having developed team working skills - Demonstrates respect for patient dignity - Demonstrates attention to detail - Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances **Desirable** - Evidence of having implemented team work practices ### Knowledge and Training **Essential** - Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting nursing - Commitment to evidence based practice - Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice **Desirable** - Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing - Knowledge of relevant interventions - Knowledge of effective people management practices ### Qualifications and Education **Essential** - First level registration - Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level - Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification - Evidence of completion of an accredited Ear Care course **Desirable** - Educated to first degree level or evidence of study at degree level ### Analytical & Judgement Skills **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills - Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances ### Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Weighting (Essential or Desirable) **Essential** - Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services - Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility - Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued ## Documents - [our vision (png, 101.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1862) - [useful links (pdf, 193.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1861) - [culture statement (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1991) - [job description (pdf, 296.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10668397) - [dudley people plan (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2026) - [employee benefits (pdf, 440.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1858) - [our leadership way (pdf, 173.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2413) - [gdpr privacy notice (pdf, 248.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1859) - [person specification (pdf, 120.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10668398) - [what is a disability? 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