Job summary
- Main area
- Community Services
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Annex 21 available
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-NMR104-1126
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pan Powys
- Town
- Llandrindod Wells
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ear Care Nurse
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
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
• 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details of the job and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
This role will be required to deliver out-patient clinics and domiciliary visits across North, Mid and South Powys localities. The main base can be discussed at time of recruitment
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse and Diploma in Ear Care or equivalent qualification or experience
- Evidence of recent CPD activity in the field of Ear Care or ENT
- Knowledge of Audiology Principles such as the impact of hearing loss, amplification for hearing loss and Tinnitus Management
- Knowledge of Deaf awareness
- Band 6 – Annex 21: Undertake a development programme to achieve the relevant knowledge, skills, and experience as within the Job Description and Person Specification for this role. Timeframe to be decided upon appointment.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience across the range of specialist ear care nursing procedures, including wax removal by manual removal, irrigation and micro suction; ear foreign body removal; mastoid cavity care
- Evidence maintaining clinical skills
- Health promotion and patient education experience
- Case management skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of planning and booking
- Experience of prescribing treatments as an Independent Prescriber in clinics
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Use IT equipment
- Work independently/autonomously and interdependently with other health care professionals
- Develop appropriate plan of care
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patient, families, and members of health care team
- Patient assessment skills using diagnostic methods and instruments
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexible hours according to needs of the service/able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aled Falvey
- Job title
- Interim operational manager for Ear care nurses
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07775561415
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