**Please note, the NHS salary scales have recently changed and are expected to come into effect in October. New starters joining the Trust before this time will commence on the old payscales and will move to the new ones once they have been finalised**

A rare opportunity for a permanent Band 6 specialist nurse post has become available in our children's Allergy service, based in our children's out patients department in Harrogate.

Working closely with the medical lead to manage the needs of CYP with allergies across our community, to participate in the BCG vaccination programme, and to carry out Specialist bloods.

If you have the necessary knowledge, skills & experience, do get in touch.

Main duties of the job

To provide child centred professional expertise, advice, care and support for children with allergies, together with their families, facilitate the development of self-care skills and knowledge. This post also includes delivery of the BCG vaccination programme.

To liaise and communicate with other professionals and agencies to ensure optimum control of their condition.

To actively participate in personal and professional development.

To implement and evaluate family centred care and to be responsible for the delivery of care and assessment, development and evaluation of individual programmes of care.

To promote good evidence based practice in the diagnosis, treatment and care of children with allergic conditions.

To develop and maintain a broad and detailed knowledge of related conditions, their diagnosis, prognosis and management and impact on child and their family

To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients within the service

To lead on allergy investigations, oral challenges, skin prick test interpreting and acting on results.

To assist in allergy clinics developing the service for nurse led clinics. Liaising withchildren, young people & their families.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Best person for the role

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse - Child field on NMC Register min. 2 years post reg
• oDemonstrate previous experience of working with children and infants with allergies, including allergy testing & complex blood tests.
• oExperience & evidence of vaccination training & administration.

Desirable

• oRecognised qualification in allergy & vaccination nursing practice.
• oNurse prescriber
• oLeadership qualification

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

50 Lancaster park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

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421-CCS-1432R