Part-time Band 7 Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist post in the Paediatric Allergy Day Unit at St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post holder assesses and manages the care of children attending the day unit and consultant and nurse-led clinics, and leads on risk, governance and quality improvement. The unit runs a five-day service with oral food challenges and immunotherapy, and there is scope to take on nurse-led clinics. Current paediatric nursing registration and APLS or EPLS certification are essential.
What the job involves
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care to children and their families
- Assess and manage the care of children attending the day unit and clinics, working in partnership with families
- Co-ordinate the unit regularly and act as senior clinical resource for staff
- Deputise for the Matron and Lead Nurse in managing the clinical area
- Provide specialist allergy nursing care and support across the allergy team
- Lead on risk, governance and quality improvement
- Minimise risk and maintain patient and staff safety, supporting the ward manager in investigating incidents
- Promote a positive learning culture and help monitor policies, standards of nursing care and staff development with the MDT
- Manage complex situations and take appropriate action in elective, emergency or unforeseen situations
- Promote the safeguarding of children and young people
- Use evidence-based practice and contribute to nursing progression across the Trust and West London Children's Healthcare
- Work flexibly to meet service needs and assist the Band 8a/b in managing human resources
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Teaching or mentorship qualification or experience
- APLS or EPLS certification
Registration & licences
- Paediatric nursing registration: RSCN, RN or RN (child)
Experience
- Experience in the allergy or asthma speciality
- Experience and knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Experience in complaints handling and quality assurance
Skills & knowledge
- Advanced clinical skills and knowledge of patient care
- Organisational and people management skills
- Sound knowledge of current patient safety issues
Other
- Capital Nursing Intravenous Passport or equivalent
Nice to have
- Advanced nursing practice qualification or working towards
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards
- Allergy or asthma diploma
- Experience managing paediatric allergy or asthma
- Experience in autonomous nurse-led clinics or willingness to train for them
- Experience of change management as a positive change agent
- Research and audit experience
- Sound IT skills including office packages, and excellent presentation skills
What’s offered
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Membership options for onsite leisure facilities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
