Job overview
: Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Allergy & Severe Asthma. Fixed term contract until end December 2026
A rare opportunity has arisen in our unique Allergy and Severe Asthma service due to the current postholder being on secondment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, supportive and motivated nurse to work alongside our existing nursing team. You will provide excellent care, support and advice to our out-patient and day-unit service users and contribute to multidisciplinary working.
Working from Monday to Friday, you will join the existing CNS team and participate in administering allergen immunotherapy and biologic treatments. You will carry out allergy testing and provide education and support to help our patients manage allergies and anaphylaxis.
In Severe Asthma, you will provide education and support to help patients manage their condition and also administer biologic treatments.
Main duties of the job
We are a designated allergy service and specially commissioned service for asthma. We are responsible for meticulous patient assessment, management planning and the supply and administration of specialist medicines. We do this through a multi-disciplinary approach in both asthma and allergy.
We are looking for a strong team player with a keen interest in allergy and/or asthma and who wishes to get experience within this specialist field. Prior experience within either specialty is desirable but not expected and training will be provided.
As a clinical nurse specialist in this service, you will be instrumental in preparing and performing allergy challenges. You will also provide specific patient education and management plans to enable patients to manage their condition. You will contribute to nurse-led consultations, administer biologic therapies and allergen immunotherapy and act appropriately in case of anaphylaxis.
You will participate in weekly multi-disciplary meetings for both specialties and gain an understanding of the roles of others in helping manage our patients. You will respond to enquiries over email and on the telephone and with support, triage patients into our rapid access asthma clinic. Additionally, you will contribute to the smooth running of the service and helping maintain local databases.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. NMC Registered Nurse
2. Intravenous drug administration accreditation
3. Proficiency in cannulation
Desirable criteria
4. Post registration qualification appropriate to the specialty
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Clinical experience specific to chronic conditions e.g. asthma/respiratory care and/or allergy.
6. Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable criteria
7. Experience of devising personalised action plans for asthma and/or allergy
8. Experience of dealing with challenging/complex patients
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Demonstrates a knowledge of a range of inhaled medicines
10. Demonstrates an understanding of the management of asthma and allergy including anaphylaxis
Desirable criteria
11. Be able to interpret simple lung function
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Ability to work within MDT
13. Evidence of teaching skills
14. Time management and organisational skills
15. Excellent communication skills with patients and MDT including verbal and written Proficiency in IT
Desirable criteria
16. Be able to interpret simple lung function
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
17. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
18. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
19. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
20. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
21. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)