Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-26-8300655
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Allergy Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Paediatric Allergy Nurse Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team and provide high-quality, specialist care to children and young people living with allergies.
The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, testing, advice, education and nursing support to children, young people and their families/carers. Working autonomously while collaborating closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will manage a defined caseload and coordinate individual patient pathways to ensure care is safe, effective, evidence-based and centred around the needs of each child and family.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Hours per week: 22.5
Main duties of the job
- Participate in nurse led and consultant led clinics ensuring patients receive appropriate investigations, treatment and follow up
- Undertake diagnostic skin prick tests
- Advise on allergy management
- Empower children and young people and parents to develop confidence and independence in managing their allergy
- Give specialist advice to families, schools and other professionals around the management of allergy
- Support and Oversee staff nurses undertaking food challenges
Further information and detail can be found in the job description and person specification
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN child /RSCN
- Nursing Degree
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Mentoring course
- Degree module in specialist area or working towards
- Communication/counse lling skills training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
- Evidence of knowledge within specialist area
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant/ associated area.
- Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff.
Further Information
Essential criteria
- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Shippey
- Job title
- Paediatirc Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661080
- Additional information
additional information from Dr Gopi - lead clinician for paediatric allergy
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