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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics Outpatients
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
30 hours per week (30 Hours Per Week)
Job ref
390-WAC-BA-7093
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£35,392 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2024 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Paediatric Allergy and Respiratory Nurse

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend,  is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

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 of allergy and respiratory conditions in childhood for patients, carers and healthcare professionals and develop strong relationships with both children and their families. 

As a team we are working hard to develop pathways to ensure there is seamless care for children with respiratory conditions and allergies.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. 

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. 

Working for our organisation

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 1.2 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Registered Children's Nurse
Desirable criteria
  • MIPS/ENB 998 or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience in acute paediatrics
  • Safeguarding experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working with children who have respiratory conditions

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Liza Wyatt
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268 524 900
Additional information

Suzanne Reynolds

Paediatric Matron

Basildon Hospital

 

[email protected]

01268 524900 ex 8163/blp 6897

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