Job overview

An exciting opportunity  to develop a Paediatric food challenge service at  Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. we are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced clinical nurse specialist to join an established Consultant led Allergy team to develop  a nurse led service and reintroduce food challenges.

The paediatric allergy service manages children with a range of conditions.  The service manages children with a range of conditions to include food allergy, anaphylaxis, Urticaria/angioedema, drug allergy, and de-labelling for relevant cases.  The paediatric allergy service is based within the Dermatology department  in Amersham. the food challenge will be conducted on ward 7 ( Paediatric ward) in Wycombe Hospital.

We will also consider applications from experienced  RSCN/ child branch qualified nurses with a keen interest  in allergy and offering a 12 -18 Months development programme 

The role is currently 2 days a week service Tuesday and Thursday  excluding Bank Holidays with the scope to increase as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to:

•        Lead and participate in procedures for patients undergoing desensitisation and specialist allergy investigation including oral food challenges.
•       Work in partnership with allergy medical staff to ensure that patient's clinical needs are met in scheduled allergy clinics.
•        Undertake allergy assessment by performing skin prick testing and allergy case histories according to agreed protocols/ patient group directives.
•       Lead in the education and provide advice for junior staff, patients and carers in relation to the management of anaphylaxis and allergen avoidance
•       define, design and write protocols, clinical guidelines and policies associated with clinical development within allergy. Implementing changes to established protocols and practices as appropriate based on research driven by best practice or new ideas within allergy in consultation with the lead Consultant.

Working for our organisation

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 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.