Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a specialist allergy nurse to join their team. The role involves providing nurse-led desensitisation and supervising biologic treatments. Candidates should hold UK NMC registration and demonstrate competencies in allergy-related areas. The position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive and diverse environment committed to excellent care.

Benefits

Supportive and diverse work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Access to staff networks

Qualifications

• Experience in nurse-led desensitisation clinics.
• Ability to supervise biologic treatments for chronic spontaneous urticaria.
• Skills in data basing and patient registries management.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse-led desensitisation and supervise biologic treatments.
• Conduct allergy skin prick testing and interpret results.
• Assist with administrative elements of the service.

Skills

Allergy-related competencies

Desensitisation

Patient education

Skin prick testing

Education

UK NMC registration

Job description

This is a specialist allergy nursing role in a small team providing the regional commissioned service. The post-holder should already hold allergy-related competencies in areas such as desensitisation, patient education and skin prick testing. The role will provide nurse-led desensitisation, supervise biologic treatments for chronic spontaneous urticaria, provide and interpret allergy skin prick testing and assist with administrative elements of the service including high-cost drug administration, data basing, patient registries and drug ordering.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role‑specific criteria.

• Desensitisation clinics
• Biologic clinics
• Attend quarterly quality meeting
• Assist with various administrative functions (data basing, patient registries, high-cost drug management, home care, drug ordering)

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mike Tarzi Job title: Consultant Immunologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273696955

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