Nursing Associate - Immunology

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 a Consultant Immunologist, Nurse Consultant and 3 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 work in Outpatients and the Brooke treatment unit at Salford Care Organisation.
The post is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Candidates must already have a valid NMC PIN - essential criteria.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship, At SCO we have many patients with Immunodeficiency receiving care and treatment in the hospital and at home. Your role will involve supporting and delivering treatment to our day case patients under supervision of the Clinical Nurse specialist. You will be able to utilise your clinical skills ie. venepuncture and cannulation whilst on the unit. You will administer vaccines in the outpatient clinic and care for patients during allergy testing to medications and food. You will also be trained to carry out allergy skin prick testing and adrenaline pen training for patients.
You will receive substantive training from the team to carry out all aspects of the role., As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives., 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
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.