Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 7 Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist, based at St Mary's Hospital.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse to provide visible and supportive leadership to our team. The Paediatric Allergy Day Unit is a busy unit, which provides a 5-day service. A team of Specialist Nurses and world renowned Specialist Consultants, are trained in oral food challenges, skin prick test, spirometry, oral and intravenous immunotherapy, etc.

The post holder will work in partnership with service users and enabling their care and support by assessing and managing care of children who attend our Paediatric Allergy Day Unit; and our consultant and nurse-led clinics, which includes the Hammersmith Hospital site. Aside from promoting positive learning culture, the post holder will lead on a range of risks, governance and quality improvement. The post holder will work with the MDT in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in elective, and emergency or unforeseen situations.

As the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will offered the opportunity to engage in nurse-led clinics and advancing your skills the assessment modules and non-medical prescribing. It is an expectation that all staff employed who come in contact with children and young people have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver efficient, compassionate and excellent nursing care to patients and their families which is evidence based.
• The post holder will work with the Allergy Lead Clinical nurse specialist and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the allergy team. In addition he/she will provide specialist allergy nursing care and/or support and deputise for the Matron and Lead Nurse in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
• To co-ordinate the unit on a regular basis and act as a senior clinical resource to staff.
• To minimise risk and maintain safety of patients and staff; supporting the ward manager in investigating incidents and identifying ways to improve practice.
• To actively promote the safeguarding of children and young people.
• To use evidence based practice and actively participate in the progression of nursing within Imperial Healthcare Trust and West London Children's Healthcare.
• To be flexible in working practices to meet the needs of the service. Assist the Band 8a/b in managing human resources.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability: Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year pa inclusive pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Location: London

Person Specification
Essential

• RSCN/RN/RN (child)
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
• Teaching/mentorship qualification or experience
• APLS/EPLS Certification
• Experience working within the Allergy/Asthma speciality
• Possess the Capital Nursing Intravenous Passport or Equivalent
• Advanced clinical skills and knowledge of patients clinical care.
• Organisational and people management skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current issues in patient safety and experience
• Experience and knowledge of quality. Standard setting and audit.
• Experience in complaints and quality assurance.

Desirable

• Advanced nursing practice qualification or working towards
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards
• Allergy/Asthma Diploma
• Experience in the management of paediatric allergy/ asthma
• Has experience in autonomous nurse-led clinics or willing to engage in training
• Experience of change management - positive change agent
• Research and audit experience
• Sound IT skills (incl email and office packages)
• Excellent presentation skills

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