Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist

West London Children's Healthcare (WLCH) are recruiting two Band 7 Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialists , with one post allocated to each site across the WLCH network :

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
West Middlesex University Hospital

These new posts will strengthen paediatric allergy care across WLCH by providing advanced clinical expertise, improving continuity, and supporting the delivery of safe, high‑quality care for children and young people with asthma.

Candidates are welcome to apply for a specific site or to be considered for all three posts.

Interviews for both posts will be on the same day.

The Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for the delivery and development of specialist allergy services for children and young people across North West London. Working within the paediatric allergy multidisciplinary team, the role will support improved outcomes, reduced unwarranted variation, and high-quality, equitable allergy care.

The Band 7 CNS shall be expected to lead and manage his/her own patient cohort. In addition, work as part of the clinical nurse specialist team, cross covering patient cohorts where necessary and working alongside the MDT at all times.

The role involves working within a seamless specialist asthma / respiratory and allergy medical and nursing service that is aimed at continuously improving standards of patient care and facilitating multi-professional working. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

The Paediatric Asthma Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide expert, evidence‑based care to children and young people with asthma, undertaking holistic assessments, managing a specialist caseload, and running nurse‑led clinics across acute, community, and primary care settings.

The role involves developing personalised asthma management plans, supporting self‑management education, and ensuring safe prescribing and medication management.

The post holder will work collaboratively with families, GPs, schools, and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, address safeguarding concerns, and promote consistent best practice. They will contribute to service development through quality improvement, audit, data analysis, and implementation of national and local guidelines.

In addition, the role includes supporting colleagues through teaching, supervision, and leadership, while maintaining personal professional development and clinical competence. Effective, inclusive communication and accurate documentation are essential, alongside active participation in ICS network meetings, Trust initiatives, and multidisciplinary discussions to enhance asthma outcomes across the region.