Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and forward thinking Paediatric Nurse with a wide range of interest and knowledge in allergy and respiratory conditions to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team.
This post offers a unique opportunity to work along side the paediatric team of Consultants and nursing colleagues to develop our service. You will need to act as a resource on the management and treatment ofallergy and respiratory conditions in childhood for patients, carers and healthcare professionals and develop strong relationships with both children and their a team we are working hard to develop pathways to ensure there is seamless care for children with respiratory conditions and role of the allergy and respiratory nurse will form a part of the wider multi-disciplinary team and work with the consultants and senior nursing team to further develop the service.
Main duties of the job
The role of the allergy and respiratory nurse will form a part of the wider multi-disciplinary team and work with the consultants and senior nursing team to further develop the service.
The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a detailed knowledge of paediatric allergy and respiratory, a proven interest in education and training and be able to work both independently and within a team.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached for full details on job description and job specification which outlines the roles and responsibility of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Children's Nurse
Desirable
2. MIPS/ENB 998 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
3. Significant experience in acute paediatrics
4. Safeguarding experience
Desirable
5. Experience working with children who have respiratory conditions