Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Allergy team for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated, and highly dynamic Paediatric Nurse to join our allergy nursing team.
You will be expected to work in tandem with other allergy nurse specialists, as well as being part of a multidisciplinary team supporting allergy clinics providing high levels of holistic allergy care and education to the child/young person/family with diseases across the atopic spectrum. You must also be confident to work autonomously and be adaptable to change.
You will also be able to develop & learn new skills, for example performing oral food & drug challenges; skin prick testing & interpreting the results; recognising the signs of anaphylaxis which are all skills essential to the role.
Main duties of the job
To plan, implement and evaluate care for children undergoing allergy procedures.
To co-ordinate nursing activity of allergy patients as required.
To assist the team in managing and developing the allergy nursing service within Sheffield Children's Hospital.
To develop and co-ordinate the allergy nursing service in a variety of settings ensuring the quality-of-care provision for children of all ages.
To provide specialist education, training and information to children, families, and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN)
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
- Teaching, mentoring & Assessors qualification
- Relevant post basic registration course
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
- Willingness to undertake Trust Band 5 competency pathway
Desirable
- Experience of working within allergy service
- Mentorship experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Role of staff nurse
- Good Organisation skills
- Good Communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness of resource management
- Understanding of clinical governance agenda
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Family involvement in holistic care
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN)
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
- Teaching, mentoring & Assessors qualification
- Relevant post basic registration course
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
- Willingness to undertake Trust Band 5 competency pathway
Desirable
- Experience of working within allergy service
- Mentorship experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Role of staff nurse
- Good Organisation skills
- Good Communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness of resource management
- Understanding of clinical governance agenda
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Family involvement in holistic care
Desirable
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).
