Immunology and Allergy CNS

Job summary

immunology and Allergy Band 6 - Secondment or fixed term Opportunity

Epsom and St Helier Immunology and Allergy department are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated individual who is keen to work in the field of immunology and allergy.

The post holder will assist with many specialist tests, undertake patient assessments and eventually train to run their own nurse led clinics within this specialised department.

The post holder will be based at St Helier Hospital but may be required to support immunology and allergy activity elsewhere.

You will join a small team of nurses and consultants covering a very large demographic of patients undertaking face to face and virtual assessments including skin prick testing, blood tests, follow up patient competency assessments and food and drug allergy testing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered adult nurse to further develop their portfolio by gaining a very unique skillset within this field.

To find out more or arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Nevine Irwin (Matron for clinical services) .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in interventions within the immunology / allergy areathat will maintain and improve standards of care and promote a seamless servicewithin a multi-professional will be achieved through clinical practise, management, education, researchaudit and professional activities taking into account directorate and corporateobjectives and within the clinical governance training will be provided to enable the post holder to gain the competenciesnecessary to assist in the delivery of infection immunotherapy and other associatedduties.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Immunology and Allergy CNS role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

qualifications and training

Essential

First level registered general nurse or RN (adult branch ENB 998 or equivalent (or willing to undertake this) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (or willing to undertake training)

Experience

Essential

Extensive post registration experience Experience of working within multiprofessional team

knowledge and skills

Essential

Good IT skills Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

Cannulation and IV skills Research and audit awareness

Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstrate evidence of active interest in immunology / allergy

Desirable

Active participation in the RCN Immunology and Allergy Nurse Forum

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