Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Immunology & Allergy Team at North Bristol Trust for a Band 5 nurse. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who is passionate about high quality patient care to join the team of Immunology & Allergy Nurses.
The team manage the care of patients with allergies who are having diagnostic tests or treatment as well as the long term management of a client group with primary antibody deficiency.
The post does involve some travel to satellite clinics including transporting medical equipment and samples. Therefore, applicants must be car drivers with access to their own car.
This is a 12 month fixed term post, with a view to extend to meet service requirements
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in nurse-led clinics providing allergy desensitisation and clinics offering drug and food challenges. The post holder will be part of a nursing team providing the primary point of contact for patients, relatives, carers and clinicians, in relation to the management of immune deficient patients or complex allergies..
The post holder will participate in departmental audit and research programmes and be actively involved in educating others and disseminating good practice.
About us
We are a small, friendly team, looking for a nurse to work closely with the Lead Immunology Nurse, Specialist Nurses and medical team, to provide specialised nursing care for patients with immune deficiencies and allergies in an outpatient and day care setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. You will need to be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative within an MDT team. Some knowledge of immunology and allergy would be an advantage however the opportunity to expand your knowledge will be available and full training will be given.
The post does involve some travel to satellite clinics and therefore applicants should be willing to travel and therefore being a car driver is desirable.
In return you will be rewarded with an interesting, dynamic and varied role, with no weekend or bank holiday working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. You will need to be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative within an MDT team. Some knowledge of immunology and allergy would be an advantage however the opportunity to expand your knowledge will be available and full training will be given.
The post does involve some travel to satellite clinics and therefore applicants should be willing to travel and therefore being a car driver is desirable.
In return you will be rewarded with an interesting, dynamic and varied role, with no weekend or bank holiday working.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Recognised teaching qualification ENB998 or equivalent
- Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of maintenance of clinical competence
Desirable
- Two years post qualification
- Current experience or keen interest in Immunology & Allergy
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current live NMC registration
- Degree or Diploma in health-related field
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration
Work Experience
Essential
- Candidate will have experience in skills required by the ward/ department. i.e. IV drug administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation / evidence of maintenance of clinical competence
Desirable
- 2 years' post registration experience
- Current experience or keen interest in Immunology & Allergy
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC code of professional conduct and current Nursing Issues
- Basic computer/ IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Trust Policies & practices including manual handling, health & safety and infection control
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Recognised teaching qualification ENB998 or equivalent
- Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of maintenance of clinical competence
Desirable
- Two years post qualification
- Current experience or keen interest in Immunology & Allergy
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current live NMC registration
- Degree or Diploma in health-related field
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration
Work Experience
Essential
- Candidate will have experience in skills required by the ward/ department. i.e. IV drug administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation / evidence of maintenance of clinical competence
Desirable
- 2 years' post registration experience
- Current experience or keen interest in Immunology & Allergy
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC code of professional conduct and current Nursing Issues
- Basic computer/ IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Trust Policies & practices including manual handling, health & safety and infection control
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).
