The closing date is 08 January 2026
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Job summary
Please note- it is the applicants responsibility to seek authorisation from their current manager to be released for the secondment before a formal application is made.
We are looking for a new enthusiastic, innovative candidate who would fit into this highly motivated team. You will be joining an exciting, well established, experienced Respiratory Nurse Specialist Team of 3 whole time equivalents that benefits from, superb clinical and managerial leadership, from the wider Respiratory team.
This post is for maternity cover for 12 months.
You will be part of a dynamic, hardworking clinical team that work together to provide Respiratory nursing support to patients with a wide range of respiratory disease. You will provide vital support to these patients, their carers and families; with close links to our Community Partners, you will also be made to feel valued as you are developed to your full potential by this Trust.
The department is looking to introduce new disease specific multidiscipline clinics like Asthma, Bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease. The successful candidate will be part of the nursing team that delivers this service.
You will ideally have experience as a Respiratory Nurse Specialist and be able to demonstrate commitment to further education, ideally clinical examination, diagnostics at Masters Level and non-medical prescribing, or be working towards these qualifications.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
To work within a multi-disciplinary team and deliver high quality specialist Respiratory care to a broad spectrum of patients living with chronic lung disease, within both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The post holder will be expected to advise primary and secondary care clinicians as appropriate about the setting up, implementation, delivery and evaluation of patient care utilising evidence based practice. In addition, the post holder will be expected to provide a service in accordance with national, regional and local guidance, standards and protocols and polices to ensure the most positive outcome for the patients are achieved.
The post holder will abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and promote and maintain standards of professional practice in accordance with The Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) Code and Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
Key relationships include, Matron, Director of Nursing, Heads of Quality, Directorate Manager, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Administrative and Clerical Support Staff, Professional and Technical Staff.
Job responsibilities
- To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
- To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
- To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
- To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trust corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.
- To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldicott principles.
- To ensure that when creating, managing and sharing information records it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines. All employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining data quality, ensuring that records are legible and attributable and that the record keeping is contemporaneous.
- To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
- All employees will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, and gender or employment status.
- To be responsible for the prevention and control of infection within their own area. To attend Infection Control Induction training and mandatory Infection control training and follow all, Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to Infection Control.
- To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate).
- The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trusts continued organisational development.
- The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration on Part 1 of the Register
- Teaching and Assessing or Mentorship Qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Currently studying higher level qualification, e.g. Masters level
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Current ILS/BLS valid
- Clinical Diagnostics/Clinical Examination (or working towards)
- V300 Non-Medical Prescribing (or working towards)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of working as a Respiratory Nurse. Including ability to manage time and prioritise tasks and work load.
- Recent experience in speciality at band 6 or above
- Evidence of Teaching and Education
- Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to workplace challenges.
Desirable
- Proven track record in service development and implementation of change
Skills
Essential
- Understanding how audit can influence quality of care
- Understanding and application of current evidence based practice.
- Evidence of effective leadership
- Evidence of previous management experience
- Effective organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Professional role model
- Demonstrate commitment to Clinical Governance, NICE, CQC and best practice
- Ability to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
- Strong commitment to openness, honesty and inclusiveness.
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes
Other
Desirable
- Car owner/supported driver
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).