Job overview
This is a specialist allergy nursing role in a small team providing the regional commissioned service. The post-holder should already hold allergy-related competencies in areas such as desensitisation, patient education and skin prick testing. The role will provide nurse-led desensitisation, supervise biologic treatments for chronic spontaneous urticaria, provide and interpret allergy skin prick testing and assist with administrative elements of the service including high-cost drug administration, data basing, patient registries and drug ordering.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
1. Desensitisation clinics
2. Biologic clinics
3. Attend quarterly quality meeting
4. Assist with various administrative functions (data basing, patient registries, high-cost drug management, home care, drug ordering)
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication
5. Clinic huddles
6. Report at quarterly quality meeting
Service Delivery and Improvement
7. Desensitisation clinics
8. Biologic clinics
9. Attend quarterly quality meeting
10. Assist with various administrative functions (databasing, patient registries, high-cost drug management, homecare, drug ordering)
People Management and Development
11. Work closely within the small specialist team
12. Deliver training where needed to other teams
Patient Care Delivery
13. Deliver desensitisation and omalizumab
14. Patient education (adrenaline autoinjector, self-management plans, allergen avoidance)
Please refer to Job Description and Patient Specification for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential criteria
15. NMC Registered Nurse
16. Desensitisation, spirometry, FENO, allergy patient education, omalizumab, management of anaphylaxis
17. Achieved key competencies required for Allergy CNS
Desirable criteria
18. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of EDI within a Healthcare setting
19. Able to work under pressure Able to concentrate and maintain high degree of accuracy clinically
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
20. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
21. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications