Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Paediatric Allergy Nurse Specialist to join our specialist paediatric allergy service for a period of maternity cover.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established, dynamic multidisciplinary team providing high quality, evidence-based care to child and young people with allergic conditions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work autonomously and collaboratively to deliver a comprehensive allergy service, including nurse led clinics, eczema management, immunotherapy, and drug provocation challenges.
Main duties of the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Undertaking independent nurse led allergy clinics. Including assessment, diagnostic support, management planning, and patient education.- Leading the paediatric eczema clinic - Providing specialist advice, treatment planning, and support for families with complex eczema with the support of the referring allergy consultant.- Coordinating and delivering subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy service to tree pollen, grass pollen, and house dust mite. Ensuring treatment is administered safely and in line with local and national guidance.- Leading on drug provocation challenges - including specialised procedures such as administration of yellow fever vaccine.- Participating in service development, clinical governance, audit and guideline development.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRN (child) / RGN
- o1st level registration with NMC
Desirable
- oMSc or equivalent or working towards
- oResearch qualification
- oNon- Medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of anaphylaxis management.
- oExperience in performing skin prick testing and / or food challenges. Knowledge of the research process
Desirable
- oBasic knowledge and experience of allergy including diagnostic testing and management
- oWorking with databases.
- oExperience of health and safety issues pertaining to clinical practice.
- oKnowledge and/or experience of immunotherapy
- oExperience in drug provocation testing
- oExperience of participation in service improvement initiatives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to manage own caseload
Desirable
- oSkills in respiratory management and dermatology care related to allergy
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Communication
Essential
- oWork effectively within the multidisciplinary team within paediatric division.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oTo maintain an active awareness of clinical and professional developments within allergy and to disseminate that knowledge to all colleagues.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- oTo demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Agenda.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRN (child) / RGN
- o1st level registration with NMC
Desirable
- oMSc or equivalent or working towards
- oResearch qualification
- oNon- Medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of anaphylaxis management.
- oExperience in performing skin prick testing and / or food challenges. Knowledge of the research process
Desirable
- oBasic knowledge and experience of allergy including diagnostic testing and management
- oWorking with databases.
- oExperience of health and safety issues pertaining to clinical practice.
- oKnowledge and/or experience of immunotherapy
- oExperience in drug provocation testing
- oExperience of participation in service improvement initiatives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to manage own caseload
Desirable
- oSkills in respiratory management and dermatology care related to allergy
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.
Communication
Essential
- oWork effectively within the multidisciplinary team within paediatric division.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oTo maintain an active awareness of clinical and professional developments within allergy and to disseminate that knowledge to all colleagues.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- oTo demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Agenda.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
