Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a two ambitious, enthusiastic Staff Nurses to work in the Department of Immunology and Allergy on the Eden Unit within the Medicine service line, Derriford Hospital.
Applicants should be Registered Nurses with a BSc in Nursing or equivalent, and must be enthusiastic, dynamic, and committed to delivering high quality care in a busy environment.
They should show an interested in Immune Deficiency and Allergy, possibly with some experience in asthma/eczema/allergic disease. Experience of cannulation and taking blood samples is desirable, however training will be provided. This is an opportunity to develop specialist skills and expertise. The successful candidates will work as part of a small enthusiastic team where they will assist in immunoglobulin infusion clinics, general allergy clinics, desensitisation clinics, and with food and drug allergy challenges.
The Eden Unit is a busy Day Case Unit, where patients often self refer with problems and attend on a regular basis. The Eden unit is also responsible for the running of the Covid medicines delivery unit (CMDU) for vulnerable patients and the post holders will be expected to help support the unit when required.
The Eden Unit's current working hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday, with occasional rotational weekends if required. For further information and an informal discussion, please telephone John Dixon or Natalie Leslie, Specialist Nurses on 01752 431672/5 or email plh-tr.eden@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Responsible for delivering a high standard of effective Nursing care following a patient-centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
Develop clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team within a Peninsula-wide service.
Work under the supervision of the Nurse Consultant and Specialist Nurses whilst developing own specialist knowledge.
Work independently having freedom to act whilst being accountable for own professional actions.
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About us
Who we care for
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is the largest hospital in the south west peninsula, providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare. Our geography gives us a secondary care catchment population of 450,000 with a wider peninsula population of almost 2,000,000 people who can access our specialist services.
A Regional Specialist Teaching Hospital We provide comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals. The Trust works in partnership with both Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry and the University of Exeter Medical School. We also support the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter in the delivery of courses for the Faculty of Health and Social Work. With university campuses in Plymouth, Exeter, Truro and Taunton, along with teaching facilities in Bristol, the Faculty of Health and Social Work is one of the largest providers of nursing, midwifery, social work and health professional education and training in the South West.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside specialist Allergy and Immunology staff across a range of outpatient and day case clinics
- To rapidly acquire the knowledge and skills to undertake the important repertoire of tests and procedures in the department, and be fully trained to work independently
- To perform skin prick testing, intradermal testing, and adrenaline auto-injector training (after local training where required)
- To support the medical staff and nurses to undertake day cases to include drug challenges, and injectable and sublingual immunotherapies.
- To monitor the wellbeing of patients throughout these procedures
- To be involved in immunoglobulin infusion clinics, and maintain skills in venepuncture and cannulation, and the intravenous administration of medication.
- To be involved in the CMDU administering COVID medicines (if required)
- To assess, plan, implement and review delivery of immunoglobulin therapy ensuring that full, clear, accurate, and legible documentation is maintained.
- To explain to patients and their carers the function and nature of tests and procedures carried out in the department, and provide clinical support for these tests where needed.
- To order stores and medication required in the department with particular reference to this role.
- To participate in the development and implementation of guidelines, protocols and nursing care plans for patients
- To work as part of a Nurse-led team, reporting as appropriate to the Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Consultant or Immunology Consultants
- To ensure confidentiality at all times only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
- Ensure seamless cover of annual leave and study leave
- RESEARCH AND AUDIT
- Be involved in research and participate in any Nursing research that improves quality of care and outcomes
- Participate in clinical audits within the department and assist in implementing changes based on these findings
- Evaluate research findings and facilitate evidence-based practice
- Attend courses/training relevant to audit and research
- MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in accordance with the Trusts corporate objectives
- Participate in the development of strategies for the Immunology and Allergy service, within a changing environment, for delivering high quality, effective specialist care, using evidence-based programmes, to improve the quality of care and health outcomes.
- Maintain Patient and Staff Health and Safety at all times and report any breaches using the Trust DATIX system
- Be familiar with the Health and Safety at work Act (1974) and its implications and ensure that the Unit and Trust policies are followed
- In particular, be familiar with the departments fire, manual handling, and COSHH policies and complete all of the Trusts mandatory training updates
- Be fully trained in iCM and iPM; knowledge of EPMA, SALUS and other systems as required
- Co-operate with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide education to patients and families regarding their condition and treatments
- Promote the dissemination of Immunology/Allergy knowledge within the multi-professional environment
- To participate in teaching programmes when appropriate
- Compile a personal and professional portfolio in accordance with NMC requirements with reference to the AfC Knowledge and Skills Framework
- To be involved in professional liaison with other bodies such as the Immunology and Allergy Nurses Group, British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI), UK Primary immune deficiency Network (UKPIN) and local Networks.
- Participate in clinical supervision of student Nurses and, where appropriate, junior medical staff
- PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- The post holder will conduct him/herself in a professional manner at all times by:
- Acting as a role model of expert clinical practice, empowering others through effective role modelling, teaching and teamwork
- Acting in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
- Carry out such duties as may be required and are consistent with the responsibilities for the grade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside specialist Allergy and Immunology staff across a range of outpatient and day case clinics
- To rapidly acquire the knowledge and skills to undertake the important repertoire of tests and procedures in the department, and be fully trained to work independently
- To perform skin prick testing, intradermal testing, and adrenaline auto-injector training (after local training where required)
- To support the medical staff and nurses to undertake day cases to include drug challenges, and injectable and sublingual immunotherapies.
- To monitor the wellbeing of patients throughout these procedures
- To be involved in immunoglobulin infusion clinics, and maintain skills in venepuncture and cannulation, and the intravenous administration of medication.
- To be involved in the CMDU administering COVID medicines (if required)
- To assess, plan, implement and review delivery of immunoglobulin therapy ensuring that full, clear, accurate, and legible documentation is maintained.
- To explain to patients and their carers the function and nature of tests and procedures carried out in the department, and provide clinical support for these tests where needed.
- To order stores and medication required in the department with particular reference to this role.
- To participate in the development and implementation of guidelines, protocols and nursing care plans for patients
- To work as part of a Nurse-led team, reporting as appropriate to the Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Consultant or Immunology Consultants
- To ensure confidentiality at all times only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
- Ensure seamless cover of annual leave and study leave
- RESEARCH AND AUDIT
- Be involved in research and participate in any Nursing research that improves quality of care and outcomes
- Participate in clinical audits within the department and assist in implementing changes based on these findings
- Evaluate research findings and facilitate evidence-based practice
- Attend courses/training relevant to audit and research
- MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in accordance with the Trusts corporate objectives
- Participate in the development of strategies for the Immunology and Allergy service, within a changing environment, for delivering high quality, effective specialist care, using evidence-based programmes, to improve the quality of care and health outcomes.
- Maintain Patient and Staff Health and Safety at all times and report any breaches using the Trust DATIX system
- Be familiar with the Health and Safety at work Act (1974) and its implications and ensure that the Unit and Trust policies are followed
- In particular, be familiar with the departments fire, manual handling, and COSHH policies and complete all of the Trusts mandatory training updates
- Be fully trained in iCM and iPM; knowledge of EPMA, SALUS and other systems as required
- Co-operate with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide education to patients and families regarding their condition and treatments
- Promote the dissemination of Immunology/Allergy knowledge within the multi-professional environment
- To participate in teaching programmes when appropriate
- Compile a personal and professional portfolio in accordance with NMC requirements with reference to the AfC Knowledge and Skills Framework
- To be involved in professional liaison with other bodies such as the Immunology and Allergy Nurses Group, British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI), UK Primary immune deficiency Network (UKPIN) and local Networks.
- Participate in clinical supervision of student Nurses and, where appropriate, junior medical staff
- PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- The post holder will conduct him/herself in a professional manner at all times by:
- Acting as a role model of expert clinical practice, empowering others through effective role modelling, teaching and teamwork
- Acting in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
- Carry out such duties as may be required and are consistent with the responsibilities for the grade.
Person Specification
35311400
Essential
Desirable
35311403
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
35311400
Essential
Desirable
35311403
Essential
Desirable
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
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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).
