Respiratory Nurse CNS

Walsall Healthcare; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is hiring a Respiratory Nurse Specialist in Walsall Manor Hospital. The role is a Band 6 CNS, permanent full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, with some weekend work. The salary ranges from £39,959 to £48,117 per year, with a pension and NHS benefits.

You will work within an integrated respiratory service, participate in MDTs, and develop management plans for COPD/ILD patients while advancing clinical practice and education across teams.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current registration.
• Non-MedicalPrescriber qualification is required.
• Respiratory qualification or substantial experience.
• Completed standards of student supervision and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Promote early supported discharge of COPD patients in line with national guidelines.
• Participate in MDT to ensure seamless care and management planning.
• Provide nebuliser assessments and maintain hospital nebuliser loan service.
• Support smoking cessation services and link with inpatient services.
• Contribute to COPD audits and oxygen therapy guidance per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse / Degree holder

Non-Medical Prescriber

Respiratory Qualification / Experience

Standards of student supervision and assessment

Job description

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Main area Respiratory Nurse CNS Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: 37.5 hours per week full time Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (monday to friday with occasional weekend work 8am-4pm) Job ref 407-MLTC-8371104

Site Walsall Manor Hospital Town Walsall Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 08:00 Interview date 30/11/2026

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

RESPECT – COMPASSION – TEAMWORK – PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

The post holder will support the Respiratory Nurse Specialist in providing a Respiratory Service that is evidence and research based and provides seamless, quality care. They will gain understanding of the national guidelines for ILD, COPD, Bronchiectasis including diagnosis and evidence based interventions, pharmacological and non – pharmacological.

The role will include assessment of patients with respiratory disease and the development of individualised management plans in conjunction with the medical team. You will gain knowledge regarding the delivery of health promotion of the respiratory patient and their carer and the post holder will have excellent communication skills. The post holder will assist in reducing length of stay and support the early supported community discharge scheme. The post holder will participate with ARI pathway MDT daily. The post holder will enhance their knowledge with having the experience and opportunity of attending and respiratory clinics. In the absence of the respiratory nurse specialist the post holder will conduct nurse led clinic. Good communication will be developed with the community copd teams.

The respiratory service are currently working towards the COPD National audit programme (NRAP) in the form of audit monitoring and this will form part of the role . The post holder will support the patient pathway and become part of a team who value their staff and excel in providing quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the Respiratory Nurse Specialist and guidance of the Respiratory Medical team to promote early supported discharge of COPD patients, discharging patients safely and assisting in reducing lengths of stay. Adhering to national guidelines. Will observe the Respiratory nurse led clinic sessions gaining knowledge in disease management and evaluation of care. To participate in MDT with the respiratory team and promote care management to ensure the patients journey is seamless. To provide advice and support to patients undergoing nebuliser assessments and maintain the hospital nebuliser loan service. To participate in referral to the pulmonary rehabilitation programme, T. Liase with inpatient smoking cessation service. To have knowledge of the National Audit programme and complete the audits in a timely manner. To provide advice, assessment and support to patients and ward staff regarding all aspects of oxygen therapy and working in accordance with Walsall Healthcare’s oxygen policy, the local HosAR and the British Thoracic Society oxygen guidelines. To gain knowledge in disease specific conditions. To observe service improvement and participate in sharing new ideas and changes in clinical practice. . Accept accountability and responsibility for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines. Participate in training initiatives and induction programmes for pre- and post- registration staff.

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Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Respiratory Nurse Specialist and guidance of the Respiratory Medical team to promote early supported discharge of COPD patients, discharging patients safely and assisting in reducing lengths of stay. Adhering to national guidelines.
• The post holder will under supervision ensure the needs of all respiratory patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Will observe the Respiratory nurse led clinic sessions gaining knowledge in disease management and evaluation of care. In the absence of Respiratory Nurse Specialist, conduct Nurse led clinic.
• To participate in MDT with the respiratory team and promote care management to ensure the patients journey is seamless.
• Liaise with multi - disciplinary and multi - agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care.
• To provide advice and support to patients undergoing nebuliser assessments and maintain the hospital nebuliser loan service.
• To participate in referral to the pulmonary rehabilitation programme, To also promote this service as per the patient discharge bundle.
• To be able to provide smoking cessation advice and recommend interventions and support. Liase with inpatient smoking cessation service.
• To have knowledge of the National Audit programme and complete the audits in a timely manner.
• To provide advice, assessment and support to patients and ward staff regarding all aspects of oxygen therapy and working in accordance with Walsall Healthcare’s oxygen policy, the local HosAR and the British Thoracic Society oxygen guidelines.
• To gain knowledge in disease specific conditions.
• To observe service improvement and participate in sharing new ideas and changes in clinical practice.
• Maintain the Trust’s aims and objectives within the clinical setting.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines.
• Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patients and register any additional skills acquired as a result of enhanced practice.
• Participate in training initiatives and induction programmes for pre- and post- registration staff.

17. Assist in developing and delivering a variety of education packages for healthcare professionals, patient forums and carer groups in formal and informal settings.

Management and Leadership

18. Assist in the efficient and effective use of equipment and resources to meet the needs of the service.

• Ensures effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.

20. Assist in maintaining a safe level of nursing staff to allow the the respiratory nurse service to provide continuity of care. Assist in taking remedial action and report to senior management when this cannot be achieved.

• Support colleagues in improving patient care within the service and contributing to strategic development.
• Deputise for manager as required.
• Contribute to COPD clinical audits and quality improvement projects.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ Degree Holder
• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Respiratory Qualification/Experience
• Completed Standards of student supervision and assessment

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant respiratory experience
• Have knowledge and understanding of local and national guidelines related to Respiratory
• Have a clear understanding of clinical governance.
• Have understanding of the holistic needs of the Respiratory patient.

Knowledge

• Show commitment to service improvement across the trust, with awareness of audit and bench marking processes.

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac.

Sponsorship and Visas

We welcome applications from all candidates with the right to work in the UK, including those on Health and Care Visas, Graduate Visas, or other valid permissions. All candidates will be considered on equal terms.

This Trust currently recruits successfully from the domestic labour market and has a sufficient pool of suitably qualified candidates for Band 3 roles. Visa sponsorship is therefore not available for this role currently. Candidates who already hold the right to work in the UK, including those on an existing Health and Care Visa, Graduate Visa, or any other valid permission are welcome to apply and will be considered on equal terms. This position is reviewed regularly in line with Home Office guidance. Right to work will be verified at each stage of the recruitment and monitored throughout employment. All candidates who are offered a position will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK as part of the pre-employment checks process. Where a candidates' right to work is derived from another person’s immigration permission, the Trust will discuss the implications of this with the candidate before a permanent post is confirmed, to ensure that both parties understand the terms on which employment can be sustained.

Recruitment and Selection Approach

In line with best practice and regulatory guidance, our selection process is fair, consistent and based on your ability to perform the role, contribute to the organisation and your potential for development.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates at any stage. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.