Children's Asthma and Allergy Nurse Specialist
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and knowledgeable multi-professional team, specialising in the assessment and management of children with asthma and allergy conditions.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Nurse Specialist to provide specialist support to the asthma and allergy service, assisting with an existing caseload of children across North East Essex. They will work as part of a multi-professional team to ensure that children receive the highest standard of care and support.
This is full time- 37.5 hours per week permanent post but part time hours will be considered for right candidate.
Main duties of the job
To support the co-ordination of the service and run nurse-led clinics for patients from diagnosis through to treatment and follow up
To act as an advisor to health care staff on matters relating to the patient's management and to provide clinical, professional advice
Promote the development of clinically effective care that is seamless between primary and secondary care settings
To assess patients, select, carry out, and interpret the end results of specific tests in conjunction with Lead Nurse and Paediatrician
With the support of the Lead Nurse, demonstrate and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide innovative practice in paediatric asthma /allergy
Ensure a continuous service to children/young people is offered in the hospital and in the community as required
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
29 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR1898-23
Job locations
Colchester General Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester General Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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