About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Children's Nurse to join the Allergy Nursing Team as a Band 6 Paediatric Allergy Support Nurse.
The post holder will work alongside the Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist and wider multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality specialist nursing care to children and young people with a range of complex allergic conditions within outpatient and day case services.
The role will include supporting specialist allergy assessments and investigations, including skin prick testing, phlebotomy, food and drug allergy investigations and challenge activity. The post holder will also support the safe administration of specialist allergy treatments, including immunotherapy and biologic therapies, following appropriate training, competency assessment and within their scope of practice.
An important part of the role will be providing specialist education, advice and support to children, young people and their families, including allergy avoidance and the management of allergic reactions, while promoting confidence and effective self-management.
Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of the paediatric allergy service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused care
Responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29th November 2026.
Interviews are due to be held in December 2026.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Children's Nurse (RN Child/RSCN) with current NMC registration Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to paediatric nursing Willingness to undertake specialist allergy education, training and competency assessment relevant to the role
Desirable
Post-registration qualification relevant to paediatrics, allergy or specialist nursing Teaching/mentorship or practice assessor/supervisor qualification or equivalent experience Additional study relevant to allergy, immunology or paediatric care Advanced communication or counselling training/qualification Evidence of leadership development or training
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience within paediatric nursing, including caring for children and young people with acute and/or chronic health conditions Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for children and young people Experience of caring for children and young people with complex or specialist healthcare needs Evidence of working collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team Experience of providing education, information and support to children, young people and their families Experience of supporting, teaching, supervising or developing junior staff and/or students
Desirable
Previous experience within paediatric allergy, immunology or a related speciality Experience within paediatric outpatient and/or day case services Experience of allergy investigations or treatments, e.g. skin prick testing, food/drug challenges, immunotherapy or biologic therapies Experience of audit, clinical governance, service evaluation or quality improvement Experience of contributing to the development of clinical pathways or patient information NHS experience
Knowledge Essential
Sound knowledge of professional issues relevant to paediatric nursing and the NMC Code Understanding of evidence-based practice and its application to clinical care Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management Sound understanding of safeguarding children and young people, including recognition, response and appropriate escalation of concerns Knowledge of child and family-centred care and the physical, psychological, developmental and emotional needs of children and young people Understanding of consent, assent and involving children and young people appropriately in decisions about their care Understanding of effective multidisciplinary team working and positive team dynamics
Desirable
Knowledge of common paediatric allergic conditions and their management Knowledge of paediatric allergy investigations and treatment pathways Understanding of the recognition and emergency management of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis Awareness of transition from paediatric to adult healthcare services
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and families Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information with empathy, adapting communication to age, developmental stage and individual needs Effective clinical assessment, analytical and decision making skills Ability to recognise changes in clinical condition, respond appropriately within own competence and escalate concerns promptly Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in challenging, rapidly changing or emergency clinical situations Well-developed organisational, planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively Ability to work independently within agreed scope of practice and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Flexible and adaptable approach to changing clinical situations and service priorities Effective interpersonal, diplomacy and negotiation skills, demonstrating self-awareness and emotional intelligence Ability to provide education, support and guidance to children, young people, families, colleagues and students. 11. Ability to maintain accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical documentation Evidence of effective team working and developing leadership skills Ability to use feedback, reflection and learning to improve own practice and contribute to service improvement Appropriate IT skills to support clinical practice and documentation
Desirable
Competence in paediatric phlebotomy Experience or competency in skin prick testing Experience of supporting food and/or drug challenge procedures Experience of administering specialist allergy treatments, including immunotherapy and/or biologic therapies Additional specialist paediatric or allergy clinical skills relevant to the role
Additional Requirements Essential
Demonstrates professional accountability and practises in accordance with the NMC Code and Trust policies Committed to providing safe, effective and high-quality care to children, young people and their families Commitment to maintaining and developing specialist knowledge and clinical competence Ability to recognise own limitations and seek appropriate advice, support and escalation Ability to work effectively with a wide range of professionals, services and external agencies involved in the care of children and young people Flexible and adaptable approach to meet the needs of children, young people, families and the service Ability to contribute positively to team working, support colleagues and encourage the development of others Ability to contribute to the development and improvement of the specialist paediatric allergy service The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in service development, quality improvement, audit or changes in clinical practice Awareness of wider developments and emerging practice within paediatric allergy care
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital - Division C
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)