Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Immunology & Allergy Team at North Bristol Trust for a Band 6 nurse. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who are passionate about high quality patient care to join the team of Immunology & Allergy Nurses. The teams manage the care of patients with allergies who are having diagnostic tests or treatment as well as the long term management of a client group with primary antibody deficiency. Main duties of the job The post holder will participate in nurse-led clinics providing allergy desensitisation and clinics offering drug and food challenges. The post holder will be part of a nursing team providing the primary point of contact for patients, relatives, carers and clinicians, in relation to the management of immune deficient patients or complex allergies. The post holder would also be part of the nurse led Penicillin allergy delabelling service, following the relevant training. The post holder will be required to train patients and relatives to self-adminster a variety of treatments for both immune deficiency and allergy and participate in audit and research programmes. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. You will need to be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative within an MDT team. Some knowledge of immunology and allergy would be an advantage however the opportunity to expand your knowledge will be available and full training will be given. About us We are a small, friendly team, looking for a nurse to work closely with the Lead Immunology Nurse, Specialist Nurses and medical team, to provide specialised nursing care for patients with immune deficiencies and allergies in an outpatient and day care setting. In return you will be rewarded with an interesting, dynamic and varied role, with no weekend or bank holiday working. For more information or an informal chat, please contact the Immunology Lead Nurse, Lisa Smith on 0117 414 6401 or lisa.smith2nbt.nhs.uk. Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 339-MED2955-LMG Job locations Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of a team of Immunology Nurses who provide a high standard of care and treatment to patients with a variety of immunology and allergy conditions predominantly in an Outpatients setting. To assess new allergy patients in a clinic, request relevant tests and make diagnoses after receiving the relevant training. To promote and maintain a high standard of care for patients receiving immunoglobulin therapy in a Day Unit/Outpatient setting. To carry out a variety of allergy testing in a clinical setting, including skin and intradermal testing and drug/anaesthetic allergy testing. Full training will be given. To run a nurse led clinic providing specialist treatment to patients receiving desensitisation for severe allergy conditions. Establish and maintain a professional and therapeutic relationship with patients and their relatives through interpersonal and negotiation skills. Contribute to/deputise for the Immunology Lead Nurse, prioritising workload, managing time, resource and staff efficiently, working flexibly in differing environments without direct supervision and anticipating and planning for the future needs of the service. Communicate regularly with consultant immunologist and other health professionals working in the field of immunology, in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Be willing to develop skills required to assess new patients in allergy clinics. May be required to work at satellite centres on an as required basis. Willing to undertake training in order to support the immunology team and provide support and direction for professional practice. Ability to develop and teach practical skills to patients and their families in order that treatment can be continued in the community. Ability to demonstrate practical clinical skills (venepuncture and cannulation). Able to act as a knowledge resource for other health professionals needing advice on aspects of immunology and allergy. Be competent in assessing patients risk factors before and after allergy desensitisation injections. Be able to analyse complex clinical diagnostic allergy testing (skin prick testing) and interpret results. Life support skills (adult). Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of a team of Immunology Nurses who provide a high standard of care and treatment to patients with a variety of immunology and allergy conditions predominantly in an Outpatients setting. To assess new allergy patients in a clinic, request relevant tests and make diagnoses after receiving the relevant training. To promote and maintain a high standard of care for patients receiving immunoglobulin therapy in a Day Unit/Outpatient setting. To carry out a variety of allergy testing in a clinical setting, including skin and intradermal testing and drug/anaesthetic allergy testing. Full training will be given. To run a nurse led clinic providing specialist treatment to patients receiving desensitisation for severe allergy conditions. Establish and maintain a professional and therapeutic relationship with patients and their relatives through interpersonal and negotiation skills. Contribute to/deputise for the Immunology Lead Nurse, prioritising workload, managing time, resource and staff efficiently, working flexibly in differing environments without direct supervision and anticipating and planning for the future needs of the service. Communicate regularly with consultant immunologist and other health professionals working in the field of immunology, in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Be willing to develop skills required to assess new patients in allergy clinics. May be required to work at satellite centres on an as required basis. Willing to undertake training in order to support the immunology team and provide support and direction for professional practice. Ability to develop and teach practical skills to patients and their families in order that treatment can be continued in the community. Ability to demonstrate practical clinical skills (venepuncture and cannulation). Able to act as a knowledge resource for other health professionals needing advice on aspects of immunology and allergy. Be competent in assessing patients risk factors before and after allergy desensitisation injections. Be able to analyse complex clinical diagnostic allergy testing (skin prick testing) and interpret results. Life support skills (adult). Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Teaching Qualification Experience Essential Recent acute nursing experience Desirable Experience of working within the field of immunology/allergy Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Teaching Qualification Experience Essential Recent acute nursing experience Desirable Experience of working within the field of immunology/allergy 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 North Bristol NHS Trust Address Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)