Lead Community Spirometry CNS – Flexible Part-Time

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Part-time role

Fixed-term contract

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist / Specialist Practitioner to lead our Community Spirometry service. The role delivers autonomous respiratory diagnostics, including spirometry, in community settings to support earlier diagnosis and better patient outcomes.

The post requires extensive respiratory experience, UK registration, and the ability to deliver education and service development across primary and secondary care.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with post-registration CPD evidence and a qualification in a relevant area.
• Mentorship course recognised and desirable.
• Desirable MSc/Master’s qualification or equivalent advanced study.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality respiratory assessment and diagnostic spirometry services in community settings.
• Manage a specialist autonomous caseload and provide expert clinical advice to patients and carers.
• Perform and interpret spirometry, ensuring quality assurance against ARTP standards.
• Support COPD, asthma and chronic respiratory disease management through accurate assessment and decision-making.
• Lead service improvement, audits, and education of staff involved in respiratory diagnostics.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous practice

Spirometry interpretation

Education & training

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Mentorship qualification

Masters/MSc (Desirable)

Tools

Spirometry equipment

Clinical governance tools

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist / Specialist Practitioner to lead our Community Spirometry service. The role delivers autonomous respiratory diagnostics, including spirometry, in community settings to support earlier diagnosis and better patient outcomes.

The post requires extensive respiratory experience, UK registration, and the ability to deliver education and service development across primary and secondary care.