Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist (2 days/15hours, fixed term contract until March 31, 2027) within the Chest and Allergy service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Our allergy service is the longest established Allergy clinic in the UK.
This is a fully comprehensive, nationally commissioned Allergy service. Our dynamic Allergy CNS Team provides outpatient services across the Trust. Working within our multidisciplinary team the post holder will be expected to deliver nurse-led outpatient clinics, support the food and drug allergy day case services and work alongside the medical and nursing team to deliver our immunotherapy service.
Awareness of the current issues in allergy management is essential in order to provide high quality specialist nursing assessment, evidence-based intervention and self-management support for our patients. Teaching experience is also highly desirable as is the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
This is a great opportunity for any individual who has an interest in this speciality and who is willing to undertake training appropriate to the post.We offer a comprehensive in-service training and induction programme, expect critical thinking and a commitment to self-directed learning. Internal and external courses are encouraged and supported while an established appraisal system facilitates career development and progression
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality nursing care and support for patients and their carers with allergy within ICHNT and in liaison with the multi-disciplinary teams and community respiratory teams.
- Work within the scope of the service, which includes assessment, diagnostictesting, diagnosis, planning treatment and discharge planning.
- To enhance skills and educate health care professionals within ICHNT in managing patients with allergic diseases.
- To act as a resource for patients and families.
- Participate where appropriate in nursing research and contribute in local and national audit.
- Participate in annual report of CNS service and outcomes.
- Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally in line with NICE/BTS/BSACI guidance.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
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.
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Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of Postgraduate study/ Relevant courses/ training in allergy
- Teaching and assessing qualification- ENB 998 or equivalent or relevant experience
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of Postgraduate study in allergy
Desirable
- Masters level degree
- Mentorship course or other teacher training
- Advanced assessment skills
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post registration nursing experience and experience with caring for patients with respiratory and allergy conditions.
- Evidence of experience in medicines management and in delivery of nurse-led services
- Evidence of experience in health education or health promotion with focus on supporting patients with self-management
- Leadership skills
- Computer and IT software literate.
Desirable
- Experience in diagnostic skin prick testing
- Competent in cannulation
- Competent in IV administration
- Intermediate life support training
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
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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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust wide
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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