Senior Respiratory Nurse Specialist (Band 6) - MDT Lead

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

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.