Job Summary
Join The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to develop an exciting forward‑thinking Children’s Asthma Service. This pivotal Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist role offers the chance to shape high‑quality asthma care for children and young people. As an Asthma CNS you will work autonomously managing your own caseload while collaborating closely with the Lead Paediatric Asthma Consultant and the multidisciplinary team.
Main Duties
* Lead and independently manage a caseload of children with asthma, providing expert assessment, planning and coordination of care.
* Run nurse‑led asthma clinics alongside and between consultant‑led clinics.
* Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including FeNO, spirometry, peak flow and basic lung function assessments.
* Develop and implement asthma care pathways to ensure safe, timely and effective management for children with complex or high‑risk asthma.
* Work collaboratively across hospital, primary care and community services to support seamless care and strengthen the asthma network.
* Provide specialist education, training and advice to children, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
* Participate in local and national asthma audits, data collection and relevant research activity to drive service improvement.
* Act as a key resource for asthma best practice, supporting referral pathways and offering expert guidance across the Trust.
* Contribute to safeguarding processes, ensuring concerns are escalated appropriately.
* Produce accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with MDT colleagues and external partners.
Qualifications
Essential
* RN Child or RSCN
* Specialist course in respiratory nursing or asthma
* Evidence of professional development and leadership training.
Desirable
* Working towards a relevant degree or master’s
* MSc level of study in children’s physical assessment
* Independent Non‑Medical Nurse Prescribing Course
Experience
Essential
* Significant post‑registration experience working with children who have asthma
* Previous knowledge/experience of assessing children’s lung function (e.g. PEFR, spirometer) and carrying out diagnostics such as FeNO and spirometry.
Desirable
* Experience of caseload management
* Previous experience as an asthma CNS
* Research and audit experience
* Working in the community setting
Background & Support
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is committed to flexible working, professional development and well‑being. We are a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
Location & Salary
Location: The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex. Band 7. Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per year.
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