Specialist Allergy Nurse Role
This role is within a small team providing the regional commissioned allergy service. It is suitable for any capable, Level one Registered Nurse, as no specific allergy desensitisation experience is required; training will be provided. The nurse will lead desensitisation procedures, supervise biologic treatments for chronic spontaneous urticaria, perform and interpret allergy skin prick tests, and assist with administrative tasks including high-cost drug management, databasing, patient registries, and drug ordering.
Key Responsibilities
* Communication: Participate in clinic huddles and report at quarterly quality meetings.
* Service Delivery and Improvement: Conduct desensitisation and biologic clinics, attend quarterly meetings, and assist with administrative functions such as databasing, patient registries, and drug management.
* People Management and Development: Work closely within the specialist team and deliver training to other teams as needed.
* Patient Care Delivery: Administer desensitisation and omalizumab treatments, provide patient education on adrenaline autoinjectors, self-management plans, and allergen avoidance.
Our Commitment
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone's uniqueness and experiences contribute to our innovative community. We offer Staff Networks, buddy systems for new members, and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Our extensive Wellbeing Programme supports staff health and wellbeing. As a university trust leading healthcare research, we value continuous learning, teaching, and training, supporting your growth and development throughout your career. We aim to help you build a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued.
Additional Information
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Dr. Mike Tarzi
Consultant Immunologist
Email: michael.tarzi1@nhs.net
Telephone: 01273 696955
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