Job summary
We are recruiting a full time Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Children's Allergy Service in a large well established specialist tertiary Children's Allergy service. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled children's nurse with clinical experience or a particular interest in the care and management of children with allergic disease. You will have excellent clinical knowledge and skills and enjoy team working.
You will have the opportunity to:
- develop or further develop your specialist allergy knowledge and clinical skills, including the holistic multisystem management of asthma, eczema, food allergies and allergic rhinitis; as well as other less common allergic and immunological conditions. We also provide immunotherapy, food, drug challenge(s) and venom desenitization services.
- work within established nurse led services, gaining supervised practice developing advanced nursing skills
- participate in research, audit and quality improvement projects
- become part of a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to delivering accessible, high quality, evidence based care
You need to be well organized, motivated and committed to further developing and delivering high quality holistic multidisciplinary care; enjoy supporting children and their families in the outpatient, daycare, inpatient and A&E setting.
We can offer you the opportunity to deliver high quality care whilst further developing in your career in area of interest.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include performing a wide range of diagnositic testing, immunotherapy, anti IgE adminstration, venom desnitization and food/drug challenges. You will be providing information, education and support; helping families to manage long term conditions. You will be actively involved in the smooth delivery of care and continued development of the Allergy service.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN (child)
- Experience of supervision of junior staff, mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing
- Advanced practice qualification
- Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
- Spirometry ARTP qualification or working towards
Experience/ Skills
Essential
- Evidence of post registration experience in a general or specialist setting
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in allergy
- Research and audit experience
- Change management, quality improvement or project management experience.
- Evidence of effective leadership skills/knowledge e.g. Leadership course
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN (child)
- Experience of supervision of junior staff, mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing
- Advanced practice qualification
- Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
- Spirometry ARTP qualification or working towards
Experience/ Skills
Essential
- Evidence of post registration experience in a general or specialist setting
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in allergy
- Research and audit experience
- Change management, quality improvement or project management experience.
- Evidence of effective leadership skills/knowledge e.g. Leadership course
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).
