Respiratory Nurse Practitioner — Home & Virtual Ward Leader

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Respiratory Nurse Practitioner to assess patients in two local hospitals and deliver hospital-level care at home for COPD exacerbations and related conditions. The role emphasizes autonomy, clinical decision-making, and comprehensive respiratory management in community and hospital settings.

You'll work within the Liverpool Community Respiratory Team, supported by a Respiratory Consultant and a MDT, contributing to audit, research,

Qualifications

• Post registration/qualification experience required.
• Experience of successful multi-agency working.
• Demonstrable experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD/Short courses.
• Management and clinical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis: conduct full assessments and determine care settings.
• Care Planning & Delivery: develop personalised care plans and manage community exacerbations.
• Virtual Ward & Telehealth Care: participate in virtual wards with remote monitoring.
• Education & MDT Collaboration: provide specialist advice and train staff.
• Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance: maintain records and participate in audits.
• End-of-Life Care & Advanced Care Planning: coordinate advance care planning with teams.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Education

Registered Professional

V300 Prescriber

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Respiratory Nurse Practitioner to assess patients in two local hospitals and deliver hospital-level care at home for COPD exacerbations and related conditions. The role emphasizes autonomy, clinical decision-making, and comprehensive respiratory management in community and hospital settings.

You'll work within the Liverpool Community Respiratory Team, supported by a Respiratory Consultant and a MDT, contributing to audit, research,