Address Exciting opportunity to work within a small team providing ear care with the outpatients department at Lincoln County Hospital & Pilgrim Boston. May require other sites at times.
Initially a Band 5 role progressing to band 6 on completion of diploma training & competency’s.
The new post holder will be required to attend a 5-day diploma course in Rotherham in Aural care if they do not already have the relevant qualification.
Aural Care Nurse is responsible for the total management of all patients over the age of 16yrs with ear problems that do not need an initial assessment by an ENT Doctor at all sites within ULHT.
New Referrals are taken directly via choose and book from GP’s, Nurse Practitioners, ENT Doctors, plus taking over existing caseload of patients.
Start date after 1st April 2024
Assess patient using patient attendance sheet, examine both ears using microscope, plan care/treatment and discuss with patient. Explain risks and side effects of any treatment, ask patient to sign consent form. Answer any questions Provide treatment as discussed- micro-suction, manual wax removal, based upon clinical knowledge and expertise and patient preference/requirement, advise re: condition, discuss any follow/up and after care. Complete outcome on patient kiosk. Refer to Ent doctors as required under clinical guidelines.
Evaluation of previous care given
Provide topical treatments as per PGD Guidelines to treat varying ear conditions i.e. bacterial/fungal infection, chronic otitis externa etc
Provide mastoid cavity care/treatments and advise
Provide education re; management of aural conditions i.e chronic otitis externa (diffuse or localised), Eustachian tube dysfunction, middle ear effusion, management of perforated tympanic membrane etc
Dictation of GP letters after each patient on Digital Bighand
Clean down clinic, replace all used equipment ready for next user.
Ensure all outcomes are complete by checking patient kiosk
Liaise with ENT doctors regarding any problems encountered during clinic.
Liaise with Audiology Department should patients require any input from them.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!
"Excellence in rural healthcare", delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do
One Trust, Endless opportunities
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, you’ll also get the following:
NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life – ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we’ll pay you weekly – ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And there’s more!!:
Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
