Job summary
The post has the following principal areas of responsibility;
*To run an oxygen assessment service for patients requiring long term oxygen therapy (LTOT)
*To provide hospital / community-based care and support for patients with respiratory disorders requiring LTOT
*To work collaboratively with all health care professionals to provide a seamless package of care for patients with chronic respiratory disorders.
*To advise management, facilitate early discharge and provide educational support for patients admitted with an exacerbation of their airway's disease.
*To work closely with the other members of the oxygen service team, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist and Respiratory Support Team
*An essential requirement of this role is that you have access to your own vehicle
Main duties of the job
*To advise medical staff on the management of patients being discharged from hospital on oxygen.
*To work with other members of the Respiratory team to provide a holistic care package for patients with Respiratory conditions.
*To manage acutely ill LTOT patients in the community reducing the need for readmission to hospital where possible
*To review and establish requirement for oxygen in palliative patients and liaise with palliative care team
*Advising GPs / DNs, key care nurses about changes in management of patients on oxygen therapy
*To provide advice for primary and secondary care with regard to respiratory conditions
*Creates a supporting, caring environment whilst caring for patients in their own home
*To review information for patients and other health care professionals maintaining close links with all areas of primary care
*To develop policies/standards of practice against which quality of care can be measured.
*To lead and promote smoking cessation counselling and be actively involved in the supporting patients during this process in liaison with occupational health and other agencies.
*To participate in and support patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation
*To actively ensure the continuing implementation of changes to clinical practice to improve patient care working within professional guidelines.
*Participation in the development of guidelines for good practice.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 02 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1099733
- Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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This advert is for Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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