Job overview
Band / Specialist Nurse in Immunology and Allergy
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band / Registered Nurse to join our small, friendly, and supportive team.
The Clinical Immunology Department at Oxford University Hospitals, based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, is a nationally recognised centre for the diagnosis and management of antibody deficiencies, immunological disorders, and allergy. We provide high-quality, lifelong care for patients, both within outpatient clinics and in their own homes, and are currently expanding our specialist allergy service.
We are looking for an RN who is eager to develop expertise in immunodeficiency and allergy care, with strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Our clinics are nurse-led, so this role requires a high level of autonomy, professionalism, and confidence in decision-making.
Many of our patients have been under our care for a number of years, so we welcome applicants who value building meaningful, long-term therapeutic relationships and providing ongoing support.
Main duties of the job
·Develop and provide comprehensive clinical care, specialist advice, and support to patients in the immunology and allergyservice.
·Work as an autonomous, specialist practitioner alongside members of the multidisciplinary team in immunology and allergyservice.
·Service specific skills, tasks or procedures required for immunology and allergy, which may include venepuncture, cannulation and allergy testing procedures.
·Contribute to the development and delivery of nurse led clinics and initiatives for the benefit of identified client groups in conjunction with medical and nursing/AHP colleagues, acting as an advocate for individual patients and the patient groups the immunology and allergy service.
·Role may include line management and/or supervision of junior colleagues or students in the immunology and allergy service.
·Be flexible within the immunology and allergyservice to ensure appropriate specialist cover.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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