Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to join our team in the position of Paediatric Atopy Nurse providing a full service of atopy services to our Paediatric Respiratory, Clinical Immunology, and Allergy services within our Children's Outpatient Department.
This post is offered on a substantive basis working full time hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Please note:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications and therefore advise the completion and submission of applications at the earliest opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will care for babies, children, young people (BCYP) and their families affected by various allergic conditions, including asthma, attending North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
Key working requirements include the requirements of the postholder;
- To support children with allergies and their families by undertaking skin prick testing, respiratory function tests, supporting the food challenge service, assessing concordance with therapy, and educating families on personalised management plans and devices for their chronic conditions.
- The post holder will support the inpatient wards, emergency department and health care professionals in primary care and educational settings in providing holistic atopy care to BCYP in our community.
- To participate in clinical audits and service development working towards the allergy team objectives.
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For more information, please access the following link:https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and main responsibilities. If you have any questions or would like to visit our unit please contact me.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and main responsibilities. If you have any questions or would like to visit our unit please contact me.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered Nurse (Child)
- oEvidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
- oEvidence of fulfilling mandatory training including PILS and Level 3 Child Protection
Desirable
- oPossession of a relevant degree
- oENB 998 / Assessing and mentoring qualification
Skills and attributes
Essential
- oExcellent paediatric clinical skills
- oAble to deliver high quality, patient focused care and able to set clear standards of care.
- oAbility to identify deficits in the quality of care and take appropriate action.
- oAbility to promote the philosophy of family centred care.
- oAbility to advise/seek advice from relevant professionals on behalf of children, parents and other staff members.
- oAbility to deal effectively with stressed, anxious parents and children.
- oExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- oAble to communicate complex information effectively.
- oAbility to input and retrieve information from IT systems.
- oBe extremely well organised and able to prioritise own workload effectively or delegate accordingly.
- oAble to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines.
- oAbility to work autonomously, independently and as part of a team.
- oAdministering medication under patient group directives
- oAble to successfully collaborate with multidisciplinary team and work across organizational boundaries.
- oAble to contribute effectively and appropriately at meetings and forums.
- oAble to teach staff, patients and carers effectively.
- oAble to identify own training needs and willing to participate in continuing education in relation to the role.
- oAbility to ensure accurate and detailed documentation is maintained at all times.
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience within paediatrics Experience of teaching families, children & young people disease management Have knowledge & understanding of confidentiality issues Awareness of issues affecting paediatric nursing / child health Experience of working with families where safeguarding concerns are present
Desirable
- oExperience in caring for children with allergic and respiratory conditions.
Trust Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet Trust values.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oEnthusiastic and motivated.
- oGood interpersonal skills.
- oProfessional approach to work.
- oAccountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- oMutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered Nurse (Child)
- oEvidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
- oEvidence of fulfilling mandatory training including PILS and Level 3 Child Protection
Desirable
- oPossession of a relevant degree
- oENB 998 / Assessing and mentoring qualification
Skills and attributes
Essential
- oExcellent paediatric clinical skills
- oAble to deliver high quality, patient focused care and able to set clear standards of care.
- oAbility to identify deficits in the quality of care and take appropriate action.
- oAbility to promote the philosophy of family centred care.
- oAbility to advise/seek advice from relevant professionals on behalf of children, parents and other staff members.
- oAbility to deal effectively with stressed, anxious parents and children.
- oExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- oAble to communicate complex information effectively.
- oAbility to input and retrieve information from IT systems.
- oBe extremely well organised and able to prioritise own workload effectively or delegate accordingly.
- oAble to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines.
- oAbility to work autonomously, independently and as part of a team.
- oAdministering medication under patient group directives
- oAble to successfully collaborate with multidisciplinary team and work across organizational boundaries.
- oAble to contribute effectively and appropriately at meetings and forums.
- oAble to teach staff, patients and carers effectively.
- oAble to identify own training needs and willing to participate in continuing education in relation to the role.
- oAbility to ensure accurate and detailed documentation is maintained at all times.
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience within paediatrics Experience of teaching families, children & young people disease management Have knowledge & understanding of confidentiality issues Awareness of issues affecting paediatric nursing / child health Experience of working with families where safeguarding concerns are present
Desirable
- oExperience in caring for children with allergic and respiratory conditions.
Trust Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet Trust values.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oEnthusiastic and motivated.
- oGood interpersonal skills.
- oProfessional approach to work.
- oAccountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- oMutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.
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).
