Senior Specialist Nurse for Clinical Immunology & Allergy

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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

Job overview

Role Purpose:

To provide expert clinical leadership and guidance within the Allergy and Clinical Immunology specialty at King's College Hospital. This role involves providing clinical expertise, supporting patients, their families, and staff members by offering information, guidance, and professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Expertise: Offer specialised knowledge and support to patients and their families in the field of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
• Professional Development: Promote continuous learning and growth within the team, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.
• Policy Development: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create relevant policies and patient information materials that support standardised care across the care group.
• Team Leadership: Liaise effectively with team members to ensure a cohesive and specialised service.
• Education and Training: Deliver educational sessions at the Kings Academy, national and international courses, and provide informal on-the-job training.
• Staff Management: Provide direct line management to Allergy and Clinical Immunology nurses.
• Research Participation: Contribute to research projects within the care group and specialty.

This role requires a dedicated and experienced nurse with a passion for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, committed to providing exceptional care and advancing professional development within the team.

Working for our organisation

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality specialised care: Ensure the delivery of exceptional nursing care in Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
• Develop nurse-led services: Utilise advanced practice skills to create and maintain efficient patient pathways.
• Ensure evidence-based care: Assess patient needs, identify appropriate interventions, and manage patient care effectively.
• Policy development and review: Contribute to the creation, revision, and implementation of relevant policies and guidelines.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
• Education and training: Provide mentorship and training to junior staff and participate in educational programs.
• Patient support: Offer information, support, and continuity of care to patients and their families.
• Resource management: Identify and utilise appropriate resources both locally and internationally.
• Medication administration: Administer medications according to prescribed guidelines.
• Service excellence: Ensure the delivery of a high-quality, research-based nursing service.
• Policy adherence: Develop, update, and monitor relevant trust policies and procedures.
• Effective communication: Maintain open communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

This summary highlights the key responsibilities of the Senior Specialist Nurse role, focusing on clinical expertise, patient care, team leadership, education, and adherence to professional standards.

Person specification

interview process

Essential criteria

• A clinical expert either through formal qualification (Degree) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area.
• Demonstrable experience of managing change within a clinical environment.
• Recognised teaching qualification
• NMC Registration
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
• MSc or working towards
• Experience of working in partnership with multi- disciplinary team.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ability to compile reports and documents for internal / external communication

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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate Publications

King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre Website

King's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD (PDF, 344.4KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)