Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric ENT

Job reference:

260181

Salary:

Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date:

11/10/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Royal Hospital for Children

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

25/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Department:

• Paediatric ENT
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC) are looking to appoint a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6, within Paediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) at the Royal Hospital for Children. This post will form an integral part of the Paediatric ENT service, working as part of a diverse team to provide care to children and young people with ENT conditions. You will provide specialist nursing advice and support to in-patients, out-patients and their families from the time of diagnosis throughout the care pathway.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent post
• You will be working full-time hours (36) over Monday to Friday
• You will be based at Royal Hospital for Children GlasgowKey responsibilities:

You will work as an integral member of the Paediatric ENT service, providing specialist nursing advice, support and care to children and young people with ENT conditions. They will support patients and their families across in-patient and out-patient settings, providing specialist nursing input from diagnosis throughout the patient's care pathway and working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Specialist knowledge and experience within Paediatric Nursing and/or Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).
• Experience of providing specialist nursing advice and support to children and young people and their families.
• Knowledge of the care pathway for children and young people with ENT conditions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide specialist nursing advice across both in-patient and out-patient settings.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining specialist knowledge. What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapiesInterested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

• Diane King
• Lead Nurse
• 07966 945 882
• Diane.king3@nhs.scot
• Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.