ENT Micro suction Nurse
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8BT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0222-26-0000 |
Summary
Provision of micro suction and aural hygiene. Participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with the patient. Develop and apply communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. Record high quality notes of patient assessment data into the electronic patient record system in a timely manner. Liaise with the Administration team to arrange appropriate follow up appointments /actions and discharges. Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained. Prepare clinical rooms with functioning equipment and stock to ensure the smooth running of clinics. Ensure that clinical rooms are clean and meet required cleanliness standards prior to clinics and clean down appropriately following clinics. Restock and prepare clinical rooms for other clinics. Provide occasional nursing support to the ENT GPwER outpatient clinics where required. Ensure up to date knowledge and competence in use of clinical equipment regularly used and maintain a personal record of training. Contribute towards organisational projects to set and maintain standards of practice, including audits and quality monitoring. Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety legislative regulations and Sentinels procedures at all times. Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues. Monitoring of and reporting of relevant medical equipment issues and faults. Inform the Operations Manager of all equipment issues. Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures. Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with local policies and legal requirements. Ensure that local and national infection control procedures are followed. Report issues to the Operations Manager. Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug administration errors as detailed in local protocols and procedures. Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with GDPR requirements and the Data Protection Act 1998. Staff must comply with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in order to promote safeguarding and prevent abuse to vulnerable people using the organisations services. Ensure the welfare and safety of children, including staff who come into contact with children and families in the course of their work as well as those staff who have a specific role with children and families.