Paediatric Allergy CNS

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed paediatric nurse to join the children’s allergy team.

You will be working as part of a forward-thinking team of clinical nurse specialists (CNS), paediatricians, GP’s, dietitians, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) in primary and secondary care.

As a member of the CNS team, teaching and supporting the development of parents, carers, and children and young people’s knowledge, understanding and management of their allergic conditions is central to this role.

On a day-to-day basis the CNS team provides nurse-led clinics and supports several multidisciplinary clinics weekly. We also deliver a nurse-led food/drug challenge service and pollen immunotherapy, ensuring a holistic approach to delivery of children’s allergy care.

Previous experience of caring for children with allergic conditions such as asthma, eczema and food allergy in community or acute settings will be advantageous, but not essential for this post. Practical training, support and clinical supervision will be provided.

You will need to have excellent communication and teaching skills and the ability to work as part MDT as well as independently. You will have a key role in maintaining high standards of nursing care and contributing to the smooth running and development of the service.

We will support your professional development both in practice and accessing relevant specialist study opportunities.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive nursing service within a MDT for children and young people with allergic conditions. The post holder will participate in the nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical care, education and support required for both acute and long-term allergic conditions.

The post holder will work collaboratively with both the community and the acute unit multidisciplinary teams contributing to all aspects of our service which aims to minimise episodes of poor health and promote a philosophy of ambulatory and community care wherever possible.

Teaching and supporting the development of parents, carers, and children and young people’s knowledge, understanding and management of their allergic conditions will be central to this role.

Following a period of training, supervision & support the post holder will work independently. Clinical work will be guided and supported by Lead Nurse and the wider MDT allergy team.

The post holder will assist in the monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service to ensure delivery of an evidence based, cost-efficient service, that achieves high standards of care and the best outcomes for children and their families.

The post holder will be involved in the development and delivery of an immunotherapy service and the ongoing delivery and development of the food and drug oral challenge service in our day care setting.

Person Specification

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Essential

  • NMC registered Paediatric nurse

Desirable

  • Evidence of paediatric training

Well developed general paediatric nursing skills

Essential

  • At least 2-3 yrs experience at band 5 in acute paediatric setting
  • Evidence of problem solving skills

Desirable

  • Extended clinical skills such as respiratory assessment

Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Essential

  • Can demonstrate ability to work, plan & organise own time
  • Demonstrate ability to think independently

Desirable

  • Evidence of further professional development

safeguarding children

Essential

  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding policies and practices

Desirable

  • Has experience of involvement in safeguarding children cases in clinical practice

Personal & professional qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team through examples

Desirable

  • Can provide more than one example of sucessful MDT working

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).

Closing Date: 27 July 2026

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