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Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
*Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- Experience
*Significant years post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at B6 or above in defined or associated speciality Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
- Experience
*Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence.
- Experience
*Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality.
- Experience
*Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Experience
*Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment.
- Experience
*Experience of patient service user advocacy role
- Experience
*Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff
- Experience
*Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
- Experience
*Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
- Experience
*Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
- Qualifications
*Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register (Field dependent upon role)
- Qualifications
*Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in (appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- Qualifications
*Recognised mentorship course
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
- Additional Criteria
*Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level and to manage / prioritise own workload, supervise / appraise and asses junior staff
- Additional Criteria
*Competent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to undertake clinical audit, analyse information and develop robust measurable action plans to support improvement / change
- Additional Criteria
*Evidence of ability to compile reports and documents for internal / external communication
- Additional Criteria
*Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and ability to apply to service and policy development
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- Additional Criteria
*Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
- Additional Criteria
*Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required
- Additional Criteria
*Ability to act on own initiative
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
*Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Experience
*Experience in service development Awareness of current research related to the speciality
- Experience
*Awareness of current research related to the speciality
- Experience
*Experience in assessing patients in secondary care.
- Qualifications
*To have or working towards a MSc/ Masters qualification
- Qualifications
*To have or working towards advanced health assessment module -- where applicable to the role
- Qualifications
*Non -- Medical Prescriber/ willingness to undertake - where applicable to the role
Job summary
Are you an experienced and passionate nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist Respiratory to join our innovative and supportive Respiratory service.
This rewarding role places you at the heart of patient care, providing expert clinical leadership and specialist support for patients living with complex respiratory conditions. You will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, influencing care pathways, driving service improvements, and making a real difference to patient outcomes every day.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, forward-thinking, and committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care. In return, we offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of respiratory services.
Join us and be part of a team where your skills, knowledge, and compassion truly make a difference.
Main duties of the job
As a Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing care for patients with complex respiratory conditions, including COPD, Bronchiectasis, respiratory infections, and those requiring oxygen therapy. You will undertake advanced clinical assessments, formulate management plans, and make autonomous decisions to ensure timely, evidence-based interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
The post holder will act as a key worker and specialist resource for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, delivering advice, education, and support throughout the patient journey. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and across organisational boundaries to coordinate care, facilitate safe discharge planning, and improve continuity of care.
You will contribute to the development and delivery of respiratory services through involvement in service improvement initiatives, clinical audit, quality improvement programmes, and evaluation of patient outcomes. The role will support the implementation of national respiratory guidance, best practice standards, and Trust priorities.
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: 01 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9018748
- Job locations: Trustwide, 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 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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