Job overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist 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. This post will work closely with lead nurse for allergy and Allergy consultants within 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.
The Trust offers the chance to work in a forward thinking and dynamic organisation, where there is a strong emphasis of continuing professional development and encouragement to advance personal practice.
Main duties of the job
1. 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.
2. Work within the scope of the service, which includes assessment, diagnostic testing, diagnosis, planning treatment and discharge planning.
3. To enhance skills and educate health care professionals within ICHNT in managing patients with allergic diseases.
4. To act as a resource for patients and families.
5. Participate where appropriate in nursing research and contribute in local and national audit.
6. Participate in annual report of CNS service and outcomes.
7. Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally in line with NICE/BTS/BSACI guidance.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. NMC Registered Nurse
9. Evidence of Postgraduate study/ Relevant courses/ training in allergy
10. Teaching and assessing qualification- ENB 998 or equivalent or relevant experience
11. Evidence of continuing professional development
12. Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written communication skills
Desirable criteria
13. Masters level degree
14. Mentorship course or other teacher training
15. Advanced assessment skills
16. Non-medical prescriber
Experience/ Skills
Essential criteria
17. Significant demonstrable post registration nursing experience and experience with caring for patients with respiratory and allergy conditions
18. Evidence of experience in medicines management and in delivery of nurse-led services
19. Evidence of experience in health education or health promotion with focus on supporting patients with self-management
20. Evidence of applying current research to practice
21. Computer and IT software literate
22. Leadership skills
Desirable criteria
23. Evidence of experience in managing allergy/respiratory conditions in acute and non-acute setting
24. Experience in diagnostic skin prick testing
25. Competent in cannulation
26. Competent in IV administration
27. Intermediate life support training
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