Job summary
The post holder will have the lead responsibility for providing specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise in the care and management of children and adolescents with allergies.
The post holder working closely with the medical team and other health professionals will initiate, develop and use effective approaches to meet the needs of this group of children and their families.
To lead on service delivery, working in conjunction with lead clinician, ward, community, and multi-professional teams to initiate, develop and progress care to meet the needs of children and young people with allergies ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and support.
The post holder will support the allergy service in close liaison with the lead subspecialty clinician and managing their own caseload of patients.
The post holder will advocate for children and their families, ensuring continuity of care and precise communication, monitoring service provision using a number of quality standards to improve outcomes for children and young people. Develop, facilitate and provide education and advanced clinical expertise for nursing, medical and paramedical staff through extensive knowledge of allergy care and management.
Main duties of the job
For full details of the Role and person specification, Please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Role and person specification, Please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Role and person specification, Please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RSCN RN Child Branch - with current NMC registration
- BSc or equivalent experience
- Masters degree or Equivalent experience and prepared to work towards a masters degree
- Non-medical prescriber - or prepared to achieve this qualification
- Related course /recognised qualification (must have proven experience in Specialty)
- Mentorship / teaching equivalent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute NHS trust.
- Articulates understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice and its application to clinical practice.
- Sound clinical knowledge of current issues affecting children with allergy conditions.
- Clear understanding of and a commitment to clinical governance.
- Articulates understanding of relevant nursing research/evidence-based practice and can apply findings to practice
- Articulates understanding of National guidelines, including the safety agenda, relating to children and current legislation /guidance.
- Articulates understanding of managing clinical risk.
Desirable
- Extensive post basic experience of working within field of paediatric Allergy
- Proven management experience
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Mentoring / supervision of other professionals.
- Evidence of change management to improve the patient experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to work independently and seek advice when necessary.
- Good communication skills, is able to make presentations to colleagues, other professionals and agencies
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries.
- Skills to recognise clinical need, take action and respond appropriately.
- Provide support to all team members/ parents/ carers and families.
- Good organisational skills
- Good people skills
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Computer skills
- Expert clinical skills
- Ability to communicate complex concerns effectively
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work across geographical areas as well as the integrated care system.
- Ability to reflect on and appraise own performance with documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Act as a professional role model.
- Evidence of empowering others.
- Sensitive to the needs of children /parents/carers/colleagues
- Confident to act as patient advocate/take responsibility.
- Ability to work effectively in busy ever- changing environment.
- Adapt to working environment changes depending upon many health and social issues.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RSCN RN Child Branch - with current NMC registration
- BSc or equivalent experience
- Masters degree or Equivalent experience and prepared to work towards a masters degree
- Non-medical prescriber - or prepared to achieve this qualification
- Related course /recognised qualification (must have proven experience in Specialty)
- Mentorship / teaching equivalent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute NHS trust.
- Articulates understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice and its application to clinical practice.
- Sound clinical knowledge of current issues affecting children with allergy conditions.
- Clear understanding of and a commitment to clinical governance.
- Articulates understanding of relevant nursing research/evidence-based practice and can apply findings to practice
- Articulates understanding of National guidelines, including the safety agenda, relating to children and current legislation /guidance.
- Articulates understanding of managing clinical risk.
Desirable
- Extensive post basic experience of working within field of paediatric Allergy
- Proven management experience
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Mentoring / supervision of other professionals.
- Evidence of change management to improve the patient experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to work independently and seek advice when necessary.
- Good communication skills, is able to make presentations to colleagues, other professionals and agencies
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries.
- Skills to recognise clinical need, take action and respond appropriately.
- Provide support to all team members/ parents/ carers and families.
- Good organisational skills
- Good people skills
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Computer skills
- Expert clinical skills
- Ability to communicate complex concerns effectively
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work across geographical areas as well as the integrated care system.
- Ability to reflect on and appraise own performance with documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Act as a professional role model.
- Evidence of empowering others.
- Sensitive to the needs of children /parents/carers/colleagues
- Confident to act as patient advocate/take responsibility.
- Ability to work effectively in busy ever- changing environment.
- Adapt to working environment changes depending upon many health and social issues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
