Rachel, 55 - Liverpool

Tell us a little about yourself and your current experience.

I've been a registered nurse for just over 30 years and have worked across hospital, outpatient and community settings.

I still enjoy patient care, but at this stage in my career I'm starting to think about reducing my NHS hours. I didn't want to stop working completely, though. I wanted something clinical that I could continue doing independently and on a schedule that suited me.

Why did you choose the ear wax removal industry?

Ear wax removal appealed to me because it's a focused clinical service with a very obvious patient need.

Over the years I've seen lots of patients struggling with blocked ears and reduced hearing, and it's something that can really affect confidence and communication.

I also liked the fact that I could build the service gradually without needing to take on a large clinic or employ staff.

Why did you choose wax. for your training?

I looked at several training options before deciding.

wax. stood out because the course seemed very practical and specifically designed for people who actually wanted to go on and provide ear care afterwards.

I also liked that it covered several removal techniques rather than just microsuction, and that there was a strong focus on assessment and knowing when not to treat.

How did you find the course?

I really enjoyed it.

Even with a long nursing background, there was plenty that was completely new to me.

The trainers made the day feel relaxed and there was enough time to practise without feeling rushed. I especially liked being able to examine different ears and discuss what we were seeing.

What did you learn?

We covered otoscopy, ear anatomy, infection control, contraindications, patient assessment and recognising conditions that require referral.

The practical training included microsuction, warm-water irrigation and manual instrumentation.

The biggest thing I took away was the importance of choosing the right technique for each patient rather than approaching every case in the same way.

Would you recommend wax. training?

Absolutely.

I'd particularly recommend it to experienced nurses who are thinking about reducing their normal working hours but still want to remain clinically active.

The course gave me a completely new skill while allowing me to build on everything I've learned during my nursing career.

What are your plans for the future?

I'm planning to rent a room inside an established private clinic in Liverpool and initially offer one full ear-care day each week.

I'll continue nursing part-time while I build the service.

Eventually, I'd like to move to two clinic days each week and use the ear-care business as a gradual route towards semi-retirement.

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