Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist(UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our small, dedicated regional allergy service at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This specialist role involves delivering advanced allergy care including nurse-led desensitisation, management of biologic treatments for chronic spontaneous urticaria, and allergy diagnostics such as skin prick testing.

Applicants should already hold core allergy-related competencies, including desensitisation, patient education, and interpretation of allergy testing. The postholder will also contribute to the administrative and quality aspects of the service — including data management, high-cost drug administration, patient registries, and homecare coordination.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Deliver nurse-led desensitisation and biologic therapy (e.g., omalizumab) clinics.
• Perform and interpret allergy skin prick testing.
• Provide patient education, including the use of adrenaline autoinjectors, allergen avoidance strategies, and personalised self-management plans.
• Manage anaphylaxis and other allergic emergencies appropriately.

Service Delivery and Administration

• Maintain accurate databases, patient registries, and records for high-cost drugs.
• Support drug ordering and homecare arrangements.
• Participate in quarterly quality and service review meetings.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives.

Education and Collaboration

• Work closely with the specialist allergy nursing team and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Provide education and training on allergy management to other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinic huddles and team meetings to enafe,sure s coordinated patient care.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (NMC, UK).
• Demonstrated competency in allergy nursing skills, including:
• Desensitisation therapy
• Spirometry and FeNO testing
• Patient education and self-management plans
• Administration of omalizumab and management of anaphylaxis
• Proven ability to work under pressure with accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable

Experience promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Awareness of the importance of EDI within healthcare delivery.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We celebrate individuality and encourage applications from all backgrounds. You’ll be supported through our staff networks, mentoring, and buddying programmes to help you thrive.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applicants must hold current UK NMC registration.

Visa sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker Route may be available if applicants meet all relevant eligibility, skill, and salary requirements.