Job summary
To support the Senior Sister and Matron in delivering the highest standards of care to patients attending the clinics and day case unit, the postholder will be responsible for the management, supervision, and coordination of nursing activities within the department. They will provide a visible, accessible, and authoritative presence to whom staff, patients, and their families can seek assistance, advice, and support.
In addition to these responsibilities, the postholder will serve as a Clinical Educator, playing a key role in supporting the professional development and education of staff within the unit. This includes facilitating training, mentoring, and ensuring continuous learning opportunities to enhance clinical competencies and patient care standards. They will work closely with the team to promote evidence-based practice and foster a positive learning environment.
Main duties of the job
To develop and provide a service to patients within the scope of professional practice and support to nursing and medical colleagues within the clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit.
To promote high quality care, ensuring individual patients needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated regularly.
To support the Senior Sister in all aspects of their role, working alongside the CNSs to ensure the smooth running of the service. This includes taking charge of the department, managing daily activities, allocating work, and supervising junior staff.
To lead by example - demonstrate PROUD values and behaviours and encourage Trust staff to do the same; act as a role model and teacher, demonstrating knowledge and sharing skills, to enhance patient care and experience.
To promote a positive learning environment, which facilitates the development and educational needs of staff with respect to Immunology and Allergy, utilising all available learning opportunities and resources.
About us
The Clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit provides regional specialist services for adults, offering multi-disciplinary assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and support for patients with immunodeficiency diseases, all types of allergic disorders and a range of autoimmune and auto inflammatory disorders.
This highly active and dynamic unit provides efficient day case care and specialist clinics to support comprehensive investigation and treatment. Services include immunoglobulin replacement therapy, emergency treatment for C1 inhibitor deficiency, immunotherapy, as well as allergy testing (skin prick test, prick-to-prick test, and intradermal test) and allergen challenge testing. The unit also offers training and guidance on management plans, along with home therapy training for C1 inhibitor deficiency, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and home-based immunoglobulin replacement therapy for suitable patients.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Further Training
Desirable
- Leadership and management training
- Moving and handling key trainer training
- Basic/Immediate Life Support training (BLS/ILS)
- NVQ assessor qualification e.g. C&G D32/33
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (valid with NMC)
- First level degree in related subject or equivalent or working towards
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in related subject
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and management in a healthcare setting
- Relevant experience of caring for people with allergies and immune deficiencies
- Evidence of delivering education and training to patients and staff
- Working knowledge of Mandatory Trainings/role specific training requirements
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, crossing professional and organisational boundaries
- Experience of working in a busy and demanding speciality and able to prioritise/reprioritise workload throughout the day
- Extensive post registration experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Experience of producing educational database
- Experience of delivering teaching sessions and presentations
- Existing band 6 experience
Special Skills/ Apititude
Essential
- Effective communication skills - both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Possesses a 'can do' approach to problems and will keep going when things are tough
- IT literate
- Ability to apply healthcare governance principles
Other factors
Essential
- Analytical skills to manage complex situations
- Displays enthusiasm and flexibility
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates a commitment and ability to work in accordance with the Trust's PROUD values, ensuring these values are consistently upheld in daily work and interactions.
Person Specification
Further Training
Desirable
- Leadership and management training
- Moving and handling key trainer training
- Basic/Immediate Life Support training (BLS/ILS)
- NVQ assessor qualification e.g. C&G D32/33
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (valid with NMC)
- First level degree in related subject or equivalent or working towards
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in related subject
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and management in a healthcare setting
- Relevant experience of caring for people with allergies and immune deficiencies
- Evidence of delivering education and training to patients and staff
- Working knowledge of Mandatory Trainings/role specific training requirements
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, crossing professional and organisational boundaries
- Experience of working in a busy and demanding speciality and able to prioritise/reprioritise workload throughout the day
- Extensive post registration experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Experience of producing educational database
- Experience of delivering teaching sessions and presentations
- Existing band 6 experience
Special Skills/ Apititude
Essential
- Effective communication skills - both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Possesses a 'can do' approach to problems and will keep going when things are tough
- IT literate
- Ability to apply healthcare governance principles
Other factors
Essential
- Analytical skills to manage complex situations
- Displays enthusiasm and flexibility
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates a commitment and ability to work in accordance with the Trust's PROUD values, ensuring these values are consistently upheld in daily work and interactions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
