Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Paediatric Allergy Team for a highly motivated, experienced paediatric nurse with a passion and interest in allergy. The Paediatric Allergy Nurse will work collaboratively with all members of the Royal United Hospital paediatric team to deliver, effective, high quality, safe patient centered care on the main hospital site in Bath. Based in Children's outpatients but also reviews ward patients, the applicant will be an enthusiastic, flexible individual who is confident & self-motivated in their learning and development, and desire to join our welcoming and supportive team. We are a well established specialist service, with a wealth of experience. The applicant should be someone who is equally interested, and passionate about allergy. Our multidisciplinary team has a strong reputation locally and nationally as being innovative and responsive in the development of our service to meet our local population's health needs and we are continually building on this. We are part of two regional networks, the post holder would be encouraged to attend network days either virtually or in person 2-3 times annually. The capability to work autonomously is essential, as we are a small, friendly team, with a large caseload, and all of the team are part-time. For further in depth information please see Allergy Nurse Job Description Main duties of the job Clinical Practice/Care Delivery Coordinate care, facilitate communication and support education between the wider MDT, other clinicians, community healthcare, schools and parents of CYP with allergies. Contribute and participate in twice weekly consultant led MDT style clinics. Once appropriately trained contribute to and run nurse led clinics, one to two per week. Have excellent communication skills for supporting patients and their families across the paediatric age range and recognise the impact that an allergy diagnosis can have on family life. Have experience of data management/research and a clear understanding of the importance of attention to detail, and the knowledge and confidence to manage clinical issues independently following RUH and national guidelines. Gain excellent opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and skills in managing all aspects of childhood allergic conditions including food allergy, asthma, eczema, urticaria & allergic rhinitis, with the support of a highly skilled nursing and multidisciplinary team. This will include practical training, clinical supervision, attending allergy teaching/training, and linking in with other allergy services, both locally, nationally, virtually or in person. To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines Please see full Job description for more detailed information About us At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 427-6884006 Job locations Royal United Hospitals Foundation Trust Bath Combe Park Bath, BA1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Children's Nurse/RN (Child) Degree Graduate Willingness to undertake postregistration qualification in paediatric allergy Ability to manage own caseload Recognised teaching qualification Desirable Recognised Paediatric Allergy Qualification Non-Medical prescribing or willingness to undertake Evidence of participation in clinical research Experience in producing teaching material Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven record of minimum 2 years post registration acute paediatric nursing experience Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of ability to work independently and also within the MDT In depth knowledge of paediatric and adolescent care including safeguarding issues Used to dealing with sensitive issues The ability to work under pressure to manage workload and meet deadlines Knowledge of child protection workings and practices Desirable Community nursing experience Previous experience of working within the allergy specialty Awareness of National Guidelines relating to Paediatric Allergy Link nurse role/special interest in children and young people with allergy Knowledge of allergy research Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Children's Nurse/RN (Child) Degree Graduate Willingness to undertake postregistration qualification in paediatric allergy Ability to manage own caseload Recognised teaching qualification Desirable Recognised Paediatric Allergy Qualification Non-Medical prescribing or willingness to undertake Evidence of participation in clinical research Experience in producing teaching material Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven record of minimum 2 years post registration acute paediatric nursing experience Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of ability to work independently and also within the MDT In depth knowledge of paediatric and adolescent care including safeguarding issues Used to dealing with sensitive issues The ability to work under pressure to manage workload and meet deadlines Knowledge of child protection workings and practices Desirable Community nursing experience Previous experience of working within the allergy specialty Awareness of National Guidelines relating to Paediatric Allergy Link nurse role/special interest in children and young people with allergy Knowledge of allergy research Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal United Hospitals Foundation Trust Bath Combe Park Bath, BA1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)