Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Immunology & Allergy Nurse Specialist to join the team on a fixed term contract for one year to help with service pressures. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 6 Nurse - previous experience in the specialty preferred but not essential as we will provide appropriate specialist training.
Main duties of the job
The Immunology & Allergy Service provides specialist immunology and allergy care to the population of Surrey and further afield. The team is based at The Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust delivering outpatient and day case care.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing care and leadership in specialist allergy and immunology services at the RSCH.
- Deliver nurse-led services within the specialty of allergy and immunodeficiency
- Further develop allergy and immunodeficiency services in the Trust in conjunction with the Band 7 Specialist Nurse
- Must be accountable for their own professional actions, not directly supervised
- Act as highly specialist resource of knowledge providing relevant education and training to patients, other staff and learners linking in with the service.
- Support the Band 7 to undertake clinical audit and research within the specialty
- To be part of developing a network of partnerships with relevant specialist and stakeholders within the regional and local area. (e.g. develop Links with the immunology CNS at FPHFT)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing care and leadership in specialist allergy and immunology services at the RSCH.
- Deliver nurse-led services within the specialty of allergy and immunodeficiency
- Further develop allergy and immunodeficiency services in the Trust in conjunction with the Band 7 Specialist Nurse
- Must be accountable for their own professional actions, not directly supervised
- Act as highly specialist resource of knowledge providing relevant education and training to patients, other staff and learners linking in with the service.
- Support the Band 7 to undertake clinical audit and research within the specialty
- To be part of developing a network of partnerships with relevant specialist and stakeholders within the regional and local area. (e.g. develop Links with the immunology CNS at FPHFT)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- First degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Intravenous accreditation
Desirable
- Have achieved or be working towards Masters level Qualification
- Specialist Clinical Course in Allergy or Immunology or working towards
- Physical assessment training
- Nurse prescribing training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting clinical governance objectives
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics
- Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and clinical audit
- Proven venepuncture and cannulation skills
Desirable
- Significant experience within the specialty (or within a specialty that provides appropriate transferable skills) at a senior level
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in allergy and immunodeficiency at Band 6 or above
- Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Experience of working on clinical trials
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- First degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Intravenous accreditation
Desirable
- Have achieved or be working towards Masters level Qualification
- Specialist Clinical Course in Allergy or Immunology or working towards
- Physical assessment training
- Nurse prescribing training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting clinical governance objectives
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics
- Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and clinical audit
- Proven venepuncture and cannulation skills
Desirable
- Significant experience within the specialty (or within a specialty that provides appropriate transferable skills) at a senior level
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in allergy and immunodeficiency at Band 6 or above
- Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Experience of working on clinical trials
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).
