Job summary
We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Band 7 Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Chest and Allergy service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Our allergy service holds the distinction of being the longest established Allergy clinic in the UK, offering a fully comprehensive, nationally commissioned service.
As part of our dynamic Allergy CNS Team, you will play a crucial role in providing outpatient services across the Trust. This position allows you to work within a highly respected team, contributing to the care and well-being of our patients while advancing your professional skills in a supportive and innovative environment.
If you are passionate about allergy care and looking to make a significant impact within a leading healthcare institution, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.
Main duties of the job
- Working within our multidisciplinary team the post holder will be expected to deliver nurse-led outpatient clinics, support the food and drug allergy day case services and work alongside the medical and nursing team to deliver our immunotherapy service. This post will work closely with lead nurse for allergy and Allergy consultants within service.
- Awareness of the current issues in allergy management is essential in order to provide high quality specialist nursing assessment, evidence-based intervention and self-management support for our patients. Teaching experience is also highly desirable as is the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- To facilitate and manage the provision of high quality nursing care to adult patients with allergic diseases with a focus on facilitating self-management of long-term conditions including anaphylaxis, drug allergy, severe rhinitis and food allergy.
- The CNS will provide care and support to patients and their families/carers attending the Trust either as inpatients or as outpatients and ensure smooth transitions of care into the community setting. The role offers advice and support to doctors, nursing staff, allied health care specialists and others to help support and manage patients.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of Postgraduate study/ Relevant courses/ training in allergy
- Teaching and assessing qualification- ENB 998 or equivalent or relevant experience
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of Postgraduate study in allergy
Desirable
- Masters level degree
- Mentorship course or other teacher training
- Advanced assessment skills
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post registration nursing experience and experience with caring for patients with respiratory and allergy conditions.
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Evidence of experience in medicines management and in delivery of nurse-led services
- Evidence of experience in health education or health promotion with focus on supporting patients with self-management
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in managing allergy /respiratory conditions in acute and non-acute setting.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills around chronic disease management and adherence
- Leadership skills
- Effective time management for self and others and able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Evidence of applying current research to practice.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information.
- Motivated to acquire knowledge and skills essential to role.
- Computer and IT software literate.
Desirable
- Experience in diagnostic skin prick testing
- Competent in cannulation
- Competent in IV administration
- Intermediate life support training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of Postgraduate study/ Relevant courses/ training in allergy
- Teaching and assessing qualification- ENB 998 or equivalent or relevant experience
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of Postgraduate study in allergy
Desirable
- Masters level degree
- Mentorship course or other teacher training
- Advanced assessment skills
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post registration nursing experience and experience with caring for patients with respiratory and allergy conditions.
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Evidence of experience in medicines management and in delivery of nurse-led services
- Evidence of experience in health education or health promotion with focus on supporting patients with self-management
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in managing allergy /respiratory conditions in acute and non-acute setting.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills around chronic disease management and adherence
- Leadership skills
- Effective time management for self and others and able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Evidence of applying current research to practice.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information.
- Motivated to acquire knowledge and skills essential to role.
- Computer and IT software literate.
Desirable
- Experience in diagnostic skin prick testing
- Competent in cannulation
- Competent in IV administration
- Intermediate life support training
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).
