Paediatric Respiratory CNS: Long-Term Ventilation Lead

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Discounted travel for staff

Staff parking subsidy

Staff café and break spaces

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead and develop high-quality long-term ventilation care for children and young people.

You will provide expert assessment across inpatient and outpatient settings, educate families, schools, and healthcare professionals, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centred care and regional respiratory network collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registered children's nurse with post-registration respiratory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of long term ventilation management.
• Experience leading nursing care and education for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, management, and follow-up care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Deliver education to children, young people, families, schools, and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, primary care, community services, schools, and regional networks.
• Support service development through audit, research, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
• Lead integrated patient care and conduct clinical audits in the specialist area.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Respiratory care

Long term ventilation

Clinical leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Registered Children's Nurse

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead and develop high-quality long-term ventilation care for children and young people.

You will provide expert assessment across inpatient and outpatient settings, educate families, schools, and healthcare professionals, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centred care and regional respiratory network collaboration.