Nursing Associate - Immunology

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 November 2024

Job summary

Do you want to be a part of our Accredited dynamic Immunology and Allergy service and help us improve the lives of our patients from across the north of England and Wales?

Nursing Associates looking for an exciting challenge in a specialist area are encouraged to join our nursing workforce who continually go above and beyond to ensure we deliver outstanding patient care. If you want to specialise in this area, have the drive, commitment, and enthusiasm to successfully make a difference then we want to hear you.

You will work in a small specialist team alongside a Consultant Immunologist, Nurse Consultant and 3 Clinical Nurse Specialists caring for patients with Immunodeficiency and Allergy. The role is diverse, and training will be provided by the Immunology team. You will work in Outpatients and the Brooke treatment unit at Salford Care Organisation.

The post is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Candidates must already have a valid NMC PIN - essential criteria.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship

Main duties of the job

At SCO we have many patients with Immunodeficiency receiving care and treatment in the hospital and at home. Your role will involve supporting and delivering treatment to our day case patients under supervision of the Clinical Nurse specialist. You will be able to utilise your clinical skills ie. venepuncture and cannulation whilst on the unit. You will administer vaccines in the outpatient clinic and care for patients during allergy testing to medications and food. You will also be trained to carry out allergy skin prick testing and adrenaline pen training for patients.

You will receive substantive training from the team to carry out all aspects of the role.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Pa Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-SCO-CS371-24-P-A

Job locations

Salford Care Organisation

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC
  • Foundation Degree . GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)

Desirable

  • Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
  • Previous experience of working on a day unit or Outpatient setting

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice

Knowledge, Training and experience

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake relevant training for Allergy and Immunology

Desirable

  • Knowledge of anaphylaxis and BLS training
Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC
  • Foundation Degree . GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)

Desirable

  • Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
  • Previous experience of working on a day unit or Outpatient setting

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice

Knowledge, Training and experience

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake relevant training for Allergy and Immunology

Desirable

  • Knowledge of anaphylaxis and BLS training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Care Organisation

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Care Organisation

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Clinical Immunology Nurse Specialist

Ivonette Jones

ivonette.jones@nca.nhs.uk

01612065576

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Pa Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-SCO-CS371-24-P-A

Job locations

Salford Care Organisation

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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