Job summary
This is a rare and exciting opportinity for someone with an interest in children and young people with allergies.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and hard-working individual. Someone who has an excellent clinical skill set and the compassion and communication skills to foster efficient relationships. They must effectively care for the child and families of children with allergies who require both physical, emotional, and psychological support.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The paediatric allergy nurse specialist will act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the multi professional team, patients, families and their carers. The post holder will be responsible for the development of teaching packages, protocols and advice sheets within the speciality.
You will assist in the development and expansion of the allergy service within the acute trust setting which includes both inpatient and outpatient services.
You will work closely with the Band 7 Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist deputising as required. You will work alongside the Paediatric Allergy Consultant, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurse consultant and wider multi-disciplinary team. You will provide specialist treatments, guidance and advice for patients, parents, carers, and staff and help to develop the service across the trust.
The role will include monitoring the progress of the allergy patients, evaluating the effects of treatment interventions, ensuring patient safety, and optimising their health and wellbeing. You will ensure best practice is always upheld and liaise with other health care professionals to improve the treatment and care of children and young people with allergies.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support and participate in Consultant and Nurse-led clinics, working within guidelines, as agreed by the allergy multidisciplinary team.
- Organise and deliver a safe and comprehensive allergy skin testing and substance challenging service for children.
- To interpret allergy results appropriately in accordance with guidelines agreed with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To develop treatment pathways for allergies in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team for children, families and schools.
- Support and teach children, parents and carers to actively manage allergic reactions, including the use of epipens.
- Support patients, parents, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. following an unexpected event or diagnosis of allergy.
- To develop the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for allergy patients in secondary care and using this understanding to improve the individual patients understanding of their condition and management. Identify their needs; provide education, monitoring and support.
- To act as an advocate for, and support, the patient and their carers. Assist in co-ordinating the efforts of the multidisciplinary team.
- Be aware of the key therapies available to these patients and be conversant with their usage, ensuring patients and professionals have sufficient knowledge to deliver safe and effective care.
- Undertake a holistic assessment of patients needs encompassing physical, emotional, social and spiritual issues, including the needs of their family and carers. Support patients exploring the use of alternative therapies.
- Promote health education advice.
- Support the team in providing an effective e-mail advice service for patients, their relatives, general practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals.
- To support the allergy team to work within agreed budgetary levels and ensure effective use of resources.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support and participate in Consultant and Nurse-led clinics, working within guidelines, as agreed by the allergy multidisciplinary team.
- Organise and deliver a safe and comprehensive allergy skin testing and substance challenging service for children.
- To interpret allergy results appropriately in accordance with guidelines agreed with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To develop treatment pathways for allergies in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team for children, families and schools.
- Support and teach children, parents and carers to actively manage allergic reactions, including the use of epipens.
- Support patients, parents, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. following an unexpected event or diagnosis of allergy.
- To develop the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for allergy patients in secondary care and using this understanding to improve the individual patients understanding of their condition and management. Identify their needs; provide education, monitoring and support.
- To act as an advocate for, and support, the patient and their carers. Assist in co-ordinating the efforts of the multidisciplinary team.
- Be aware of the key therapies available to these patients and be conversant with their usage, ensuring patients and professionals have sufficient knowledge to deliver safe and effective care.
- Undertake a holistic assessment of patients needs encompassing physical, emotional, social and spiritual issues, including the needs of their family and carers. Support patients exploring the use of alternative therapies.
- Promote health education advice.
- Support the team in providing an effective e-mail advice service for patients, their relatives, general practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals.
- To support the allergy team to work within agreed budgetary levels and ensure effective use of resources.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
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.
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
