Respiratory Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pembrokeshire is seeking a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse. The role supports clinical nurse respiratory services and requires expertise in caring for patients with respiratory conditions. Candidates should possess NMC registration and experience in acute settings. The job promotes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of clinical nurse respiratory services across Pembrokeshire.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide specialist nursing knowledge and skills for patients with respiratory conditions.

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NMC registration

Registered Nurse level 1

Degree and working towards a higher level qualification

Respiratory Course to postgraduate level

Qualification in Nurse Prescribing

Teaching qualification

Respiratory diploma or degree level

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse to join the community Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist team in Pembrokeshire. 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 of clinical nurse respiratory services across the Pembrokeshire county and the wider Health Board system. This includes working across both primary, community and acute settings 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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 02/10/2025

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.

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
• Degree and working towards a higher level qualification
• Evidence / knowledge of key current local / national / polices and guidelines
• Respiratory Course to postgraduate level
• 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
• Managing patients using acute and community non-invasive ventilation
• Published work

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.