Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced, enthusiastic
and motivated paediatric nurse to lead the development of the paediatric
allergy service at the Leeds Childrens Hospital. Paediatric allergy is a
very busy service and offers numerous consultant-led and nurse-led clinics
per week. The post holder will lead a friendly team of paediatric allergy
nurses and will be a crucial member of the multi-disciplinary team providing
care to children with complex allergic diseases (e.g. food allergy, allergic
rhinitis, eczema, asthma, medication/latex allergy).
Strategically
the post holder will actively lead on setting standards of care, service
development, and change management. The successful candidate will need to continually
work to further develop and improve the Leeds Paediatric Allergy service and
to confidently advocate for service improvement initiatives within the
Childrens CSU. This role requires a
proactive individual with strong leadership skills who is comfortable working
independently and autonomously.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they are a strong and
credible source of clinical knowledge in order to support the development of
the nursing team and wider multi-disciplinary team. They will be responsible
for delivering independent nurse-led clinics, undertaking clinical
assessments, and making treatment decisions using advanced clinical knowledge
and experience. A non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to
obtain) is integral for the role as prescribing for patients within the
paediatric allergy service is required daily.
The post holder will lead on the coordination and delivery of food/medication
challenges, coordinate the delivery of immunotherapy treatment, and take an
active role in allergy-related research.
The
Team Leader assumes overall oversight and responsibility for ensuring
appropriate nursing support is available for consultant-led allergy clinics
and for delivering food/medication challenges in an independent nurse-run
clinical area. The post holder will
line manage a team of paediatric allergy nurses, including mentoring and
supporting staff with their professional development.
The
service operates predominantly Monday to Friday with clinical activity being
delivered from 0730-1700. Clinics are delivered at both the Leeds General
Infirmary and Wharfedale Hospital on a weekly basis so a full driving
license/car driver or access to private transportation is essential for this
role.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the
north.
For
all new starters to the Trust we have an award winning, structured
Introduction to Professional Practice (IPP) Induction programme to prepare
you for working at LTHT
Leeds
Childrens Hospital has state of the art treatments, facilities and a
comprehensive development programme for Nurses.
The
Childrens Allergy team are committed to improving the lives and outcomes of
young people. If you have experience in managing children and young people
with allergic disease or, are wanting to learn more about this varied and
interesting field and want to work in an amazing supportive, dynamic team we
want to hear from you.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload,
including the setting of standards of care, assessment of care needs and the
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will provide highly
specialised nursing advice specific to the patient group or speciality. The
job holder will lead the development of specialist nursing practice within
the field and undertake nursing research and clinical audit.
The
job holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, parent /carer
preparation and education that will support and inform them through their
childs future management of their condition. The job holder will liaise with
and be responsible for the communication between the hospital and all
relevant agencies. The jobholder will provide nursing expertise and education
to the patients in their parents and also to other health professionals
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload,
including the setting of standards of care, assessment of care needs and the
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will provide highly
specialised nursing advice specific to the patient group or speciality. The
job holder will lead the development of specialist nursing practice within
the field and undertake nursing research and clinical audit.
The
job holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, parent /carer
preparation and education that will support and inform them through their
childs future management of their condition. The job holder will liaise with
and be responsible for the communication between the hospital and all
relevant agencies. The jobholder will provide nursing expertise and education
to the patients in their parents and also to other health professionals
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience working within the Allergy Speciality
- Significant and relevant experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Strong Paediatric Nursing and Clinical Skills and Knowledge
- Strong leadership and advocacy skills
- Organisational and people management skills
- Experience in managing a team
Desirable
- Previous experience delivering autonomous nurse-led clinics
- Experience in the management of paediatric allergic conditions
- Service development and change management experience
- Experience in clinical audit, standard setting and quality assurance
- Experience in handling complaints and having difficult conversations
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- First Level Degree or equivalent
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Master Level Degree Education or equivalent experience
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Evidence of ability to work independently and autonomously
- Time management skills - be able to prioritise own and others workload
- Evidence of working as a proactive member of a multidisciplinary team
- Communication: excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of current issues within healthcare and Paediatric Allergy
- Experience and involvement in research
- Conflict Management Skills
- Excellent IT Skills (including Word, Excel, Teams & Outlook)
Additional requirements
Essential
- Driving Licence/Car Driver or access to private transportation
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Desirable
- Cannulation competency
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience working within the Allergy Speciality
- Significant and relevant experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Strong Paediatric Nursing and Clinical Skills and Knowledge
- Strong leadership and advocacy skills
- Organisational and people management skills
- Experience in managing a team
Desirable
- Previous experience delivering autonomous nurse-led clinics
- Experience in the management of paediatric allergic conditions
- Service development and change management experience
- Experience in clinical audit, standard setting and quality assurance
- Experience in handling complaints and having difficult conversations
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- First Level Degree or equivalent
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Master Level Degree Education or equivalent experience
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Evidence of ability to work independently and autonomously
- Time management skills - be able to prioritise own and others workload
- Evidence of working as a proactive member of a multidisciplinary team
- Communication: excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of current issues within healthcare and Paediatric Allergy
- Experience and involvement in research
- Conflict Management Skills
- Excellent IT Skills (including Word, Excel, Teams & Outlook)
Additional requirements
Essential
- Driving Licence/Car Driver or access to private transportation
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Desirable
- Cannulation competency
- Presentation skills
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).
