Interstitial Lung Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6) - Respiratory - University Hospita[...]

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a leading healthcare organization for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Respiratory care. This six-month fixed-term role offers a chance to provide exceptional nursing care for patients with Interstitial Lung Disease while collaborating with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in patient assessment, education, and management, ensuring high standards of care. Join a forward-thinking institution that values staff development and promotes a culture of inclusion and respect. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience required.
• Experience in teaching and leadership roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing care for ILD patients.
• Assess patients and manage treatment discussions in MDT.
• Educate patients on self-management and treatment options.

Skills

Respiratory nursing

Patient assessment

Oxygen therapy

Teaching

Leadership

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Main area: Respiratory

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Fixed term, 6 months (to cover absence in the team)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 205-7143003-A

Interstitial Lung Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 6

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity in the ILD service for a Clinical Nurse Specialist. This is a 6-month fixed-term position. Secondments will be considered.

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse eager to join our specialized team and advance their career.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Providing and maintaining high standards of skilled nursing care for patients with Interstitial Lung Disease, following established care models.
2. Assessing patients with ILD on the ward for management and discussion at the ILD Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Offering advice and support to nursing and medical staff regarding management and care.
3. Advising on treatment modifications, including oxygen therapy, and educating patients and carers on self-management.
4. Ensuring appropriate patients are considered for follow-up, pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation, long-term oxygen therapy, and palliative care.
5. Participating in developing educational materials for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, and assisting in their delivery and evaluation.
6. Managing time effectively to handle patient caseloads.
7. Providing a nurse-led telephone consultation service for regional ILD patients.

Main duties of the job

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Working for our organization

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites—Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford—we serve approximately three million people and are renowned for facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist trauma center for North Midlands and North Wales.

We value all employees and offer a range of development programs to help staff reach their potential.

We promote a culture of inclusion, equal opportunities, and diversity, ensuring all staff feel valued and respected. Our commitment is to a set of shared values co-created with staff, patients, and carers.

Investing in our staff directly impacts the quality of care we provide. Our employees are as important as our patients and the community we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

(Same as above; consider combining or referencing earlier section for brevity.)

Person specification

Knowledge

• At least 2 years post-registration experience
• Experience of teaching

Qualifications

• NMC registration

Personal qualities

• Experience in respiratory nursing
• At least 1 year in a leadership role

Important application information

• All correspondence will be sent via email—please check regularly.
• Provide email addresses for all referees from the last three years.
• We are committed to equality and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
• Flexible working options are available.
• Applicants may need to pay for their DBS check prior to starting.
• We use ‘trac.jobs’ for recruitment; refer to the privacy notice for details.

Additional notes:

• We support the Armed Forces community.
• Communications will be via email; security of emails cannot be guaranteed.
• Support is available for completing applications; contact the recruitment team at 01782 675533.
• Apply promptly as roles may close early due to high demand.
• Overseas qualifications require official translation through ECCTIS.
• UK visa holders must have at least six months remaining.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Appropriate UK professional registration is required.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a DBS check.