Paediatric CNS (Allergy)

The post holder will have the lead responsibility for providing specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise in the care and management of children and adolescents with allergies.

The post holder working closely with the medical team and other health professionals will initiate, develop and use effective approaches to meet the needs of this group of children and their families.

To lead on service delivery, working in conjunction with lead clinician, ward, community, and multi-professional teams to initiate, develop and progress care to meet the needs of children and young people with allergies ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and support.

The post holder will support the allergy service in close liaison with the lead subspecialty clinician and managing their own caseload of patients.

The post holder will advocate for children and their families, ensuring continuity of care and precise communication, monitoring service provision using a number of quality standards to improve outcomes for children and young people. Develop, facilitate and provide education and advanced clinical expertise for nursing, medical and paramedical staff through extensive knowledge of allergy care and management.

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