Asthma Nurse Specialist

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking an Asthma Specialist Nurse (Band 6) to join the Integrated Respiratory Service on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). You will support A&E and ward care for asthma patients and assist clinics after discharge, providing specialist support for severe asthma cases.

The role requires substantial post-registration experience in respiratory care and long-term condition management.

Qualifications

• Essential: NMC registration, 3 years post-registration experience in respiratory, health-related degree or equivalent, evidence of ongoing education.
• Desirable: Post-registration study/training in Respiratory, recognised teaching qualification, able to use diagnostic equipment - Spiro/FeNo, experience of running ward or clinic.

Responsibilities

• Support A&E and wards in the care of Asthma patients
• Support clinics for Asthma patients post discharge and provide specialist support to Severe Asthma clinics
• Oversee the home biologic patients care
• Attend site and group MDTs

Skills

Respiratory care

Asthma care

Long-term condition care

Education

NMC registration

Health-related degree or equivalent

Tools

Spiro/FeNo

Job description

Job summary

Asthma Specialist Nurse Band 6 Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Do you have an interest in helping patients with Asthma?

The Integrated Respiratory Service at NMGH aims to provide a high standard care to patients across both primary and secondary care from diagnosis, acute care through to long-term management.

Using up to date evidenced based information we aim to enable patients to continue living to the best of their ability. We are looking for a passionate, patient focused person with a desire to help them live life despite their long term condition.

You need to have substantial post registration experience, including asthma care, respiratory nursing and long term condition care

Main duties of the job

• Support A&E and wards in the care of Asthma patients
• Support clinics for Asthma patients post discharge and provide specialist support to Severe Asthma clinics
• Oversee the home biologic patients care
• Attend site and group MDTs

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

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, please contact the manager named below.

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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The costs for a DBS are subject to a cost recovery policy. The cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Person Specification

Essential

• NMC registration
• 3 years post registration expereince in respiratory
• Health related degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing education

Desirable

• Post registration study/training in Respiratory
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Able to use diagnostic equipment - Spiro/FeNo
• E1xperience of running ward or clinic

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).