Job summary
An exciting opportunity to develop a Paediatric food challenge service at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. we are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced clinical nurse specialist to join an established Consultant led Allergy team to develop a nurse led service and reintroduce food challenges.
The paediatric allergy service manages children with a range of conditions. The service manages children with a range of conditions to include food allergy, anaphylaxis, Urticaria/angioedema, drug allergy, and de-labelling for relevant cases. The paediatric allergy service is based within the Dermatology department in Amersham. the food challenge will be conducted on ward 7 ( Paediatric ward) in Wycombe Hospital.
We will also consider applications from experienced RSCN/ child branch qualified nurses with a keen interest in allergy and offering a 12 -18 Months development programme
The role is currently 2 days a week service Tuesday and Thursday excluding Bank Holidays with the scope to increase as the service develops.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Lead and participate in procedures for patients undergoing desensitisation and specialist allergy investigation including oral food challenges.
- Work in partnership with allergy medical staff to ensure that patient's clinical needs are met in scheduled allergy clinics.
- Undertake allergy assessment by performing skin prick testing and allergy case histories according to agreed protocols/ patient group directives.
- Lead in the education and provide advice for junior staff, patients and carers in relation to the management of anaphylaxis and allergen avoidance
- define, design and write protocols, clinical guidelines and policies associated with clinical development within allergy. Implementing changes to established protocols and practices as appropriate based on research driven by best practice or new ideas within allergy in consultation with the lead Consultant.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING eg Education, professional qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with RSCN qualification
- Relevant post registration course in Allergy
- Advanced History Taking course/ willingness and ability to undertake training within set timetable
- Mentorship course/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
- Non-medical prescriber/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
- Leadership & Management course/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
EXPERIENCE eg Breadth of occupational experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in paediatrics
- Experience of autonomous practice and decision making
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of working with complex patients
- Minimum 2 years Band 6 experience - ideally in speciality or related area
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership, people management, teaching and supervision of other HCP
- Experience of clinical teaching
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information
- Ability to overcome barriers to understanding
- Customer care skills
- Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with Dermatology conditions
- IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Evidence of undertaking audits and evaluating data
5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES eg Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotation
Essential
- Able to undertake cross-site working
- Willingness to learn new skills required for the role
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING eg Education, professional qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with RSCN qualification
- Relevant post registration course in Allergy
- Advanced History Taking course/ willingness and ability to undertake training within set timetable
- Mentorship course/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
- Non-medical prescriber/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
- Leadership & Management course/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
EXPERIENCE eg Breadth of occupational experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in paediatrics
- Experience of autonomous practice and decision making
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of working with complex patients
- Minimum 2 years Band 6 experience - ideally in speciality or related area
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership, people management, teaching and supervision of other HCP
- Experience of clinical teaching
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information
- Ability to overcome barriers to understanding
- Customer care skills
- Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with Dermatology conditions
- IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Evidence of undertaking audits and evaluating data
5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES eg Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotation
Essential
- Able to undertake cross-site working
- Willingness to learn new skills required for the role
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).
