Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY · To work alongside specialist Allergy and Immunology staff across a range of outpatient and day case clinics · To rapidly acquire the knowledge and skills to undertake the important repertoire of tests and procedures in the department and be fully trained to work independently. · To perform skin prick testing, intradermal testing, and adrenaline auto-injector training (after local training where required) · To support the medical staff and nurses to undertake day cases to include drug challenges, and injectable and sublingual immunotherapies. · To monitor the wellbeing of patients throughout these procedures · To be involved in immunoglobulin intravenous and subcutaneous infusion clinics, and maintain skills in intravenous administration of medication, venepuncture, and cannulation. · To assess, plan, implement and review delivery of immunoglobulin therapy ensuring that full, clear, accurate, and legible documentation is maintained. · To explain to patients and their carers the function and nature of tests and procedures carried out in the department and provide clinical support for these tests where needed. · To order stores and medication required in the department with particular reference to this role. · To participate in the development and implementation of guidelines, protocols, and nursing care plans for patients · To work as part of a Nurse-led team, reporting as appropriate to the Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Consultant, or Immunology Consultants · To be involved in the CMDU administering COVID medicines (if required) · To always ensure confidentiality only releasing confidential information obtained during employment to those acting in an official capacity. · Ensure seamless cover of annual leave and study leave 2. RESEARCH AND AUDIT · Be involved in research and participate in any Nursing research that improves quality of care and outcomes · Participate in clinical audits within the department and assist in implementing changes based on these findings · Evaluate research findings and facilitate evidence-based practice · Attend courses/training relevant to audit and research 3. MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES · Work in accordance with the Trust’s corporate objectives · Participate in the development of strategies for the Immunology and Allergy service, within a changing environment, for delivering high quality, effective specialist care, using evidence-based programmes, to improve the quality of care and health outcomes. · Always maintain Patient and Staff Health and Safety and report any breaches using the Trust DATIX system. · Be familiar with the Health and Safety at work Act (1974) and its implications and ensure that the Unit and Trust policies are followed · In particular, be familiar with the department’s fire, manual handling, and COSHH policies and complete all of the Trust’s mandatory training updates · Be fully trained in iCM and iPM; knowledge of EPMA, SALUS and other systems as required · Co-operate with all members of the multidisciplinary team

4. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES · To provide education to patients and families regarding their condition and treatments · Promote the dissemination of Immunology/Allergy knowledge within the multi-professional environment · To participate in teaching programmes when appropriate · Compile a personal and professional portfolio in accordance with NMC requirements with reference to the AfC Knowledge and Skills Framework · To be involved in professional liaison with other bodies such as the Immunology and Allergy Nurses Group (IANG), British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI), UK Primary immune deficiency Network (UKPIN) and local Networks. · Participate in clinical supervision of student Nurses and, where appropriate, junior medical staff 5. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES · The post holder will always conduct themself in a professional manner by: o Acting as a role model of expert clinical practice, empowering others through effective role modelling, teaching and teamwork o Acting in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors o Carry out such duties as may be required and are consistent with the responsibilities for the grade.