Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Children's nurse to join the specialist nursing team as a Children's Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist.
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced individual with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our existing paediatric allergy nurses.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic children's nurse with a particular interest in the care and management of children with allergies. The post holder will be well organised and committed to working as a member of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic care, support and education to children and their families in the outpatient, daycare, inpatient and ED setting.
About us
The post holder will deliver clinical allergy services to children and their families, in conjunction with a Paediatric Consultant who has a special interest in allergy. They will manage a caseload of patients, supporting consultant led clinics, and delivering nurse led clinics whilst ensuring the delivery of a high quality, safe allergy services. They will also provide support, education and training for staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information or an informal visit please contact Lea Coimbra (Interim Paediatric Matron - Specialist Nursing) on 07442847239| E: lea.coimbra@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information or an informal visit please contact Lea Coimbra (Interim Paediatric Matron - Specialist Nursing) on 07442847239| E: lea.coimbra@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RSCN/Child Branch
- Degree Education
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Working towards or willingness to work towards Masters Degree
- Experience in caring for children with allergies / specialist training in this field
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in caring for children
- Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of the allergy nurse specialist within a team
Desirable
- Experience of management (patient / caseload or staff team)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner
- Proven teaching ability
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Highly developed skills and expertise in allergy
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Previous experience of audit / data collection
- Previous research knowledge, or be willing to undertake
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Dedicated to the provision of high quality services to patients
- Professional attitude
- Self-motivated and resourceful
- Able to prioritise workload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Responsive to change
Desirable
- Flexible attitude toward ways and hours of working
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RSCN/Child Branch
- Degree Education
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Working towards or willingness to work towards Masters Degree
- Experience in caring for children with allergies / specialist training in this field
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in caring for children
- Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of the allergy nurse specialist within a team
Desirable
- Experience of management (patient / caseload or staff team)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner
- Proven teaching ability
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Highly developed skills and expertise in allergy
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Previous experience of audit / data collection
- Previous research knowledge, or be willing to undertake
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Dedicated to the provision of high quality services to patients
- Professional attitude
- Self-motivated and resourceful
- Able to prioritise workload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Responsive to change
Desirable
- Flexible attitude toward ways and hours of working
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
