NHS
Job title:
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Paediatric Allergy and Asthma
Company
NHS
Job description
A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 nurse to join the Paediatric Asthma and Allergy service at the Princess Royal University Hospital. This new and exciting role will challenge both your clinical and leadership skills and provide the opportunity for you to gain differing experience in this rewarding environment.Main duties of the jobAs a clinical nurse specialist you will co-ordinate inpatient and outpatient care of paediatric patients with allergy /asthma aged 0-16yrs from the local population. You will be involved in providing supportive care to children during acute admissions and during outpatient appointments. You will work closely with members of the MDT. Teaching and training is an integral component of this role both to staff, families and children.This role is essential in supporting patients and families from diagnosis and ongoing care and management of allergy and asthma. You will be required to assist in nurse led clinics and supporting GP’s and schools.About usKing’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.Date posted04 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum including HCAContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number213-CAX-7051051-AJob locationsPrincess Royal University HospitalFarnborough CommonOrpingtonBR6 8NDJob descriptionJob responsibilities
- To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients and their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. These can include:
- Managing a patient caseload
- Ordering/ performing diagnostic tests
- Making and receiving referrals
- Admitting and discharging patients for specific conditions and within agreed Trust protocols
- Commencing specific training to patients and families
- Food challenges
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
- To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients and their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. These can include:
- Managing a patient caseload
- Ordering/ performing diagnostic tests
- Making and receiving referrals
- Admitting and discharging patients for specific conditions and within agreed Trust protocols
- Commencing specific training to patients and families
- Food challenges
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- NMC Part 1 (Children)
Desirable
- A clinical expert either through formal qualification (Degree / Masters) and / or extensive clinical experience pertinent to Allergy/ Asthma
- Non-Medical Prescribing Course
SkillsEssential
- Knowledge proven interest in working with children
- Track record of innovating services
- Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT
- Ability to impart complex information to patients, parents and carers, with different levels of understanding
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Personal attributesEssential
- Strong leadership skills
- Track record of innovating services
- Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT
- Ability to impart complex information to patients, parents and carers, with different levels of understanding
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Qualification in conflict management
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- NMC Part 1 (Children)
Desirable
- A clinical expert either through formal qualification (Degree / Masters) and / or extensive clinical experience pertinent to Allergy/ Asthma
- Non-Medical Prescribing Course
SkillsEssential
- Knowledge proven interest in working with children
- Track record of innovating services
- Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT
- Ability to impart complex information to patients, parents and carers, with different levels of understanding
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Personal attributesEssential
- Strong leadership skills
- Track record of innovating services
- Ability to build up a rapport with patients and the MDT
- Ability to impart complex information to patients, parents and carers, with different levels of understanding
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Qualification in conflict management
Expected salary
£51883 – 58544 per year
Location
Orpington, Greater London
Job date
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:35:17 GMT
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