Immunology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Our Immunology team is expanding and we are looking for a new friendly and enthusiastic colleague to join our expert nursing team as a band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist with a focus on Antibody Deficiencies.
We are a big, welcoming team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Research Nurses and Advance Clinical Practitioners who are passionate about our work - together we provide world leading Immunology care to children and families at a centre of excellence.
We work in close partnership with the medical- and multi-professional teams to treat and support children undergoing complex and innovative treatments like bone marrow transplantations, gene therapy and thymus transplants as well as providing basic immunological management and follow up. We also collaborate with external care providers across the UK and abroad., This post mainly provides nursing support for a cohort of patients with primary immunodeficiency. The caseload is predominantly children receiving immunoglobulin replacement at home or in their local hospitals, but also includes general immunology and other novel treatments including patients with immunodeficiency requiring Haematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) Transplant, Gene Therapy or Thymus Transplant. The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Immunology specialty and will provide cross cover to other Immunology Clinical Nurses Specialists (CNSs)., GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

As a band 7 CNS you will be working autonomously to provide and develop the care for children with primary and secondary antibody deficiencies. The job also involves management of our Immunoglobulin home therapy service and infusion training. This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated nurse with a passion for education to develop and progress them self and our service.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.