Nursing Associate - Clinical Immunology

Job overview

Do you want to be a part of our Accredited dynamic Immunology and Allergy service and help us improve the lives of our patients from across the north of England and Wales?

Nursing Associates looking for an exciting challenge in a specialist area are encouraged to join our nursing workforce who continually go above and beyond to ensure we deliver outstanding patient care. If you want to specialise in this area, have the drive, commitment, and enthusiasm to successfully make a difference then we want to hear you.

You will work in a small specialist team alongside 2 Consultant Immunologists, Nurse Consultant, Trainee Advanced Practitioner and 2 Clinical Nurse Specialists caring for patients with Immunodeficiency and Allergy. The role is diverse, and training will be provided by the Immunology team. You will be working in the Outpatients department and the Brooke treatment unit at Salford Care Organisation.

The post is Part time and has fixed working days - Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Candidates must already have a valid NMC PIN - essential criteria.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship

Main duties of the job

The role involves supporting and delivering treatment to Immunology and Allergy patients under supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Consultant and/or medical staff. Role-specific duties require prior training before independent practice.

Outpatient Clinic (OPD): Ensure patients have up-to-date vaccine prescriptions. Administer intramuscular vaccines (e.g. pneumococcal) with CNS second check. Maintain adequate vaccine and skin prick test stock, arrange procurement, and keep clinic areas tidy. Update patient information boards and collect patient feedback.

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT): Attend and contribute to weekly MDT meetings and teaching sessions. Plan weekly BTU activity, including medication procurement.

Brooke Treatment Unit (BTU): Perform venepuncture, cannulation, and patient observations. Assess patient suitability for treatment and liaise with CNS. Administer treatments under supervision with a second check, including Omalizumab, immunoglobulin therapies, venom and pollen immunotherapy. Conduct allergy testing, adrenaline auto-injector training, and immunoglobulin home therapy training. Support allergy challenges under direct supervision.

Additional Duties: Undertake audits, maintain patient databases, perform daily fridge temperature checks, and support patient engagement activities such as education events and support groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk