Lead Nurse for the Asthma and Allergy Service
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Job overview
A vacant position has arisen within the department of
Respiratory Medicine & Allergy at St. Bartholomew’s
Hospital for a full time AA & ILD Lead Nurse. This post
combines the delivery of clinical care within the
respective Allergy and Severe Ashma services with
leadership of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. The
Allergy service is a Royal College of Physicians
Improving Quality in Allergy Services (IQAS)
accredited Centre and the combined Severe Asthma &
Allergy services is a World Allergy Organisation
(WAO)-designated Centre of Excellence for 2026
2029. The postholder should be highly specialised in
Allergy and/or Asthma and will be expected to
undertake 50% of their working time within both
specialities. The details will be outlined in a job plan
agreed with the post holder on appointment. The post
holder will be expected to undertake regular or at least
one fixed Allergy Challenge session per week as part
of their role. The remaining clinical aspect of the role
will be tailored to their existing expertise.
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The post-holder would provide leadership and vision to
develop the current nurse-led services, with the aim of
future expansion in nurse-led clinics for specific groups
of patients within Allergy and Severe Asthma & ILD
allowing CNS-led care autonomously within the
relevant multidisciplinary team(s). In addition, they will
be expected to provide leadership and day-to-day
management in the following areas: 1) the Asthma &
Allergy Day Case Unit, a high throughput location
where the nurse-led biologics injections and hot clinics
take place, as well as challenge testing, which is
consultant-led 2) Clinic 1- where the nurse-led
immunotherapy injection service takes place.
They would work in partnership with the multi
professional team to build evidence- based pathways.
Within this their role will include extending scope of
nursing practice and developing an expert level of
professional autonomy and accountability in the
provision of such care.
They would also provide leadership in clinical
governance and monitoring the quality of
nurse-led care, provide leadership and
mentorship for the nursing team, as well as
leadership in quality improvement projects.
They will participate in Allergy Clinical
Governance Meetings and Respiratory Audit
afternoons.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Visa Sponsorship Information
This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
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