Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits experienced clinicians to join a well-established integrated respiratory service. This role offers the chance to shape the future of respiratory care, including virtual wards, within a supportive and collaborative environment. The position involves managing complex respiratory cases, prescribing oxygen, and coordinating care across teams. With a focus on enhancing patient outcomes, this is a chance to contribute to service development in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellent respiratory care. Join a team that is committed to providing compassionate and competent care to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex respiratory cases.
• Ability to prescribe oxygen after clinical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in crisis and facilitate chronic disease management.
• Support hospital-at-home interventions and conduct community assessments.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise

Chronic disease management

Oxygen therapy

Team coordination

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced clinician passionate about providing specialist respiratory care within both hospital and community settings in an integrated service?

Are you seeking an opportunity to contribute to service development in a forward-thinking, integrated environment, working with system partners to enhance respiratory care?

Would you like the chance to shape the future of respiratory services, including virtual wards?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join the well-established Wirral Integrated Respiratory Service.

The Wirral Integrated Respiratory Service comprises Specialist Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Clinical Support Workers, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapist assistants, and administrative staff, all committed to delivering excellent respiratory care on the Wirral. The service offers early supported discharge, admission avoidance, chronic disease management, pulmonary rehabilitation, and a home oxygen service for all oxygen patients on the Wirral.

The role is primarily 9-5, Monday to Friday. There is some opportunity for weekend and 8-8 working hours for suitable candidates, but this is not mandatory.

Main duties of the job

1. The post holder will care for patients in crisis and facilitate chronic disease management using advanced clinical expertise.
2. Prescribe oxygen to new patients and after clinical assessment.
3. Manage complex respiratory cases, titrate oxygen in the community, and oversee acute oxygen therapy on virtual ward patients.
4. Support hospital-at-home interventions and conduct community assessments for admission avoidance.
5. Act as team coordinator, triage referrals, and communicate effectively across teams. May deputise for the service manager and oversee junior staff appraisals.

About us

We offer a welcoming environment, described by patients as "competent and caring." Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is located on the scenic Wirral peninsula, offering excellent transport links and proximity to major cities and North Wales. We are one of the largest NHS trusts in the North West, with over 6,000 staff serving a population of approximately 400,000 across Wirral and beyond.

Additional details

Post posted on: 07 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time/Part-time

Location: Willow House, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 4JY