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Staff Nurse - Allergy (Band 5) - Allergy Staff Nurse - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust


Company : Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust


Location : Manchester, England


Created : 2025-05-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We have vacancies in the following sectorsSelect below to see the jobs in that sectorSite F10 Allergy Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2025 23:59 Job overviewWe are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join out Allergy Nursing team. With appropriate training you will be required to work autonomously in the unit performing food/drug challenges , drug investigations, allergen immunotherapy as well as supporting multidisciplinary and nurse-led clinics. You will be actively involved in the smooth delivery of care and continued development of the Allergy service . Main duties of the jobPerforming food/drug challenges Administration of allergen immunotherapy products Skin prick tests Venipuncture and cannulation Assisting doctors in clinic Complex medical calculations Working for our organisationMFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health 'social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient 'staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at . We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Person specificationQualificationsFirst level registration - Registered Nurse Evidence of working with students Training and ExperienceMinimum of 2 years at band 5 in relevant setting Evidence of working independently Participating in audit/patient surveys Evidence of managing within a clinical area Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Awareness of relevant national and local targets/NSF frameworks Evidence of relevant CPD Awareness of the clinical governance agenda Evidence of MDT working SkillsAnalytical and judgemental skills Planning – straight forward issues Problem solving Effective communication Ability to work independently Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr