Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 7 Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist, based at St Mary's Hospital.
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.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Career development, flexible working and wellbeing
- Staff recognition scheme
- Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities