Respiratory Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is looking for two Band 6 Respiratory Nurses to join their respiratory team. Candidates should have NMC registration and a high level of clinical skills in respiratory nursing. The role involves supporting respiratory services and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. This fixed-term position offers a salary range of £39,263 to £47,280 per annum pro rata, with additional support for Welsh language skills.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for patients with respiratory problems in acute and clinic settings.
• Evidence of assisting in planning and developing services.
• Knowledge of local/national policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of respiratory services across Hywel Dda.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide specialist nursing knowledge for respiratory conditions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

NMC registration

Registered Nurse level 1

Respiratory course to post graduate level

Degree and working towards a higher level qualification

Qualification in Nurse Prescribing

Teaching qualification

Respiratory diploma or degree level

Job description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/07/2027

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Respiratory Nurses to join the respiratory team within Hywel Dda. One will be based in Pembrokeshire and the other Carmarthenshire but may need to support Ceredigion at times. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a high level of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge in respiratory nursing.

Main duties of the job

The role will support the delivery respiratory services across Hywel Dda. This is likely to be within secondary care but could involve community work to ensure seamless, high-quality care for patients with respiratory conditions. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service integration and patient outcomes. The post holder will play a key role in strengthening respiratory nursing capacity and ensuring continuity of care across the system.

The respiratory nursing team provide specialist nursing knowledge and skills for people diagnosed with respiratory conditions. They provide multidisciplinary care planning and care interventions designed to reduce hospital admissions, with the ultimate aim of improving patient outcomes. The team work closely with respiratory consultants, multi-professional respiratory colleagues, primary care, and community-based nursing teams/services.

Excellent verbal/written communication and organisational skills are essential for this role.

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About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
• community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 12/01/2026.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• NMC registration
• Registered Nurse level 1
• Respiratory course to post graduate level
• Degree and working towards a higher level qualification
• Evidence / knowledge of key current local / national / polices and guidelines
• Qualification in Nurse Prescribing
• Teaching qualification
• Respiratory diploma or degree level

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of caring for patients with respiratory problems in acute and clinic settings
• Evidence of assisting in the planning and developing of services
• Published work
• Managing patients using acute and community non-invasive ventilation

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata