About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a band 7 Paediatric Allergy clinical Nurse Specialist has become available at Whipps Cross hospital.The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of care for paediatric patients with allergy conditions. The role involves leading nurse led clinics, food and drug challenges, skin prick testing and spirometry. The role further extends to providing specialist allergy care for private patients accessing the allergy service.Our dynamic and inclusive team includes paediatric consultants with a wealth of expertise in the field of Allergy and paediatric nurses, who you will work in conjunction to provide quality care, in line with national standards and local policies.Whipps Cross hospital's vision is to provide excellent and equitable health care efficiently. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to utilise quality improvement initiatives through collaborative work with senior leaders, to contribute to a sustainable paediatric allergy service delivery for children and their families.If you will like further information about the role, please do not hesitate to contact:Ronelle 'Miguel , Matron Acorn children's servicee-mail; [email protected]:07743928856
Main duties of the job
The allergy nurse specialist is a new role within paediatrics at Whipps Cross hospital. Allerrgy services provided by the post holder, will be for a combination of NHS and private patients. The post holder will utilise speacilaist skills in line wth best practice, up to date national guidelines and trust policy to assess,diagnose and manage children with allergy conditions. Teaching, collaborative and innovative work, will be use by the post holder to ensure emergency allergiic reactions are managed effectively within and outside of the acute hospital setting, by children and their families.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RSCN/RN child branch-with current NMC registration Non- medical prescriber (V300)-or prepared to work towards it Related course with recognised qualification Mentorship/Teaching equivalent
Desirable
Masters degree or Equivalent experience or prepared to work towards it
Knowledge Essential
Relevant knowledge of up to date National guidelines such as BSACI,NICE and local allergy pathways, to effectively manage of allergy conditons. Recognition of the deteoriating child and appropriate steps to address it. Sufficient knowledge in the Management of anaphylaxis. Konwledge about Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)
Experience Essential
Experience working within an acute NHS Trust Experience in allergy,respiratory or dermatology. Leading nurse-led clinics Evidence of working with paediatric patients 0-16 years. Experience in practice supervison of health care professionals Facilitation of food and drug challeanges, for the child & young person. Experience in supporting MDT pathways Proven experience working with supporting MDTpathways,to provide safe care and service efficiency for paediatric patients with allergy conditons. Experience in identifying and addressing health care inequalities for children and their families. Clear understanding of managing clinical risk
Desirable
Worked within private health in a allergy nurse specialist role Proven management experience Quality improvement and /or research within field of Allergy
Skills Essential
Expert skill and knowledge in safely carryout skin prick test for paediatric patients. Able to effectively prioritise and manage complex workload Good communication skills and is able to educate children and their families,schools and other health care professionals. Ability to act as an advocate in the best interest of the child at all times. Proficient in using Electronic health record systems i:e: Cerner Millennium and/ digital flow tools, dashboards Able to work autonomously.
Other Essential
Flexible woking when required Organised,adapatable, resilient
Desirable
Contribution to professional networks sucha s BSACI,RCN forums.
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.
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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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)