We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to join our team in the position of Paediatric Atopy Nurse providing a full service of atopy services to our Paediatric Respiratory, Clinical Immunology, and Allergy services within our Children's Outpatient Department.
This post is offered on a substantive basis working full time hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Please note:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications and therefore advise the completion and submission of applications at the earliest opportunity.
The post holder will care for babies, children, young people (BCYP) and their families affected by various allergic conditions, including asthma, attending North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
Key working requirements include the requirements of the postholder;
To support children with allergies and their families by undertaking skin prick testing, respiratory function tests, supporting the food challenge service, assessing concordance with therapy, and educating families on personalised management plans and devices for their chronic conditions.
The post holder will support the inpatient wards, emergency department and health care professionals in primary care and educational settings in providing holistic atopy care to BCYP in our community.
To participate in clinical audits and service development working towards the allergy team objectives.
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
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