Ear Care Nurse

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join the Powys nurse led specialist Ear Care team. As part of the ear care team, you will work alongside the Audiology department, GP's and visiting ENT Consultants in the delivery of Specialist Ear Care Nursing service across Powys for patients of all ages. This will include nursing assessment, treatment, and care planning of ear care, involving aural instrumentation, irrigation and micro-suction; Treating and managing conditions such as wax removal, ear foreign body removal, mastoid cavity care and otitis externa.

There will be opportunities for further CPD training for the successful candidate. We also welcome applications from nurses who may not have specialist ear care experience but would like to take up a development role via an Annex 21 process which will include a structured 12-month training programme to obtain The National Diploma in Primary Ear Care for Practitioners. This will require attendance at the Rotherham Ear Care centre. You will be supported to complete competencies and gain necessary experience to meet the Band 6 Specialist Ear Care Nurse role and all duties as indicated within this job description. Until that time all tasks will be supervised. Timeframes to be agreed on appointment.

Main duties of the job

o Work alongside the Audiology department and visiting ENT Consultants in the delivery of Specialist Ear Care Nursing service across Powys for patients of all ages which includes: - o Nursing assessment, treatment, and care planning of ear care for Powys. o Performing wax removal by manual removal, irrigation, and micro suction.

o Treating and managing ENT conditions such as ear foreign body removal, mastoid cavity care, post operative ear care, Otitis Externa and media.

Band 6 - Annex 21: Undertake a 12-month training programme to obtain the relevant professional body training, completion of competencies and experience to meet the Band 6 Specialist Ear Care Nurse role and all duties as indicated within this job description. Until that time all tasks will be supervised. Timeframe to be agreed on appointment.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.