Job summary
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most successful teaching NHS Trusts in the country. We offer the second highest number of specialist services than any other group of hospitals in the UK. With around 13,500 staff, the Newcastle Hospitals is one of the region's major employers. We have a long-standing reputation for high quality clinical care with our staff's commitment to excellence reflected in our consistent performance at the highest level. We are committed to being an "employer of choice" offering our staff superb benefits, looking after their wellbeing, and providing access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support which enables them to provide "healthcare at its very best - with a personal touch".
Would you like theopportunity to work in an innovated allergy service?
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will be taking responsibility for providing specialist knowledge, clinical skills and expertise in the treatment and management of Children and Young people with known or suspected allergies that attend the Outpatients or Day Case unit at the Great North Children's Hospital for a variety of diagnostic and investigative procedures, as well as consultation and specialist advice.
- Interview date: 18 October 2022
- 18 hours 45 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Immunology and Allergy Department has expanded over the last 15 years and the successful candidate will join an experienced team. The department is rapidly expanding due to increased demand. As a member of the team the children's allergy nurse will see children on the day unit, ambulatory ward, outpatients, and A&E where referrals have been made for management issues of allergy. Alongside this they will help to maintain the smooth running and development of the allergy service.
- Role responsibilities - Part of their responsibilities will be performing food / drug challenges and immunotherapy. They will work alongside the rest of the team on our clinic days and provide skin prick testing to establish allergies and in ongoing management of our patients. They will provide advice on allergy management to patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. They will assist the lead nurse in education internally and to primary care. They will assist in departmental research and audit
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Newcastle Hospitals encourages all staff and volunteers who are appointed to join the Trust to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. Within the sphere of specialist practice:o Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.o Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.o Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.o Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Newcastle Hospitals encourages all staff and volunteers who are appointed to join the Trust to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. Within the sphere of specialist practice:o Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.o Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.o Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.o Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
All criteria
Essential
- oRegistered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- oNMC registration
- oDiploma/Degree level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience.
- oSome post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
- oExtended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.
- oEvidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
- oEvidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
- oEffective report writing skills
- oMotivation and enthusiasm
- oAble to work independently and as a member of a team.
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role.
- oEffective organisation and time management skills
- oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- oGood IT skills.
- oKnowledge of adult/child safeguarding.
Desirable
- oResearch or audit experience.
- oChange management skills and involvement in project work.
- oEvidence of effective leadership skills/knowledge e.g. Leadership course (LEO).
- oEvidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
Person Specification
All criteria
Essential
- oRegistered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- oNMC registration
- oDiploma/Degree level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience.
- oSome post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
- oExtended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment.
- oEvidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
- oEvidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
- oEffective report writing skills
- oMotivation and enthusiasm
- oAble to work independently and as a member of a team.
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role.
- oEffective organisation and time management skills
- oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- oGood IT skills.
- oKnowledge of adult/child safeguarding.
Desirable
- oResearch or audit experience.
- oChange management skills and involvement in project work.
- oEvidence of effective leadership skills/knowledge e.g. Leadership course (LEO).
- oEvidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
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).
