# NIV Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/niv-nurse-specialist/80bfbd05-5a8b-4562-91ea-7a9db116c1dd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/niv-nurse-specialist/80bfbd05-5a8b-4562-91ea-7a9db116c1dd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Whiston Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-11T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T15:33:35.996Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Prescot/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Nursing_Midwifery_Registere/Nursing_Midwifery_Registere-v8245362 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8245362?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 NIV Nurse on Ward 2C. The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated and friendly team of staff on Ward 2C at Whiston Hospital. The post holder should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an acute setting and have experience in looking after patients who require Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Ward 2C is a 37 bedded Respiratory ward, which includes a six bedded NIV unit. The ward care for patients with acute respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Lung fibrosis and TB including patients stepping down from ICU/HDU We are dedicated to providing high quality patient care supported by staff education and development. Our multi-disciplinary team embraces the very latest innovations and technology to care for patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions including acute NIV and CPAP. There are eight Consultants, and the ward has implemented seven day working. We are looking for a Band 6 NIV Nurse who will bring experience, knowledge, and leadership skills to the existing team. Having a positive approach to supporting and developing your team will be crucial to maintaining the consistently high standard of care that our patients and their families require ### Main duties of the job We would like to hear from you if you have a special interest in Respiratory and want to lead the way in the continued development of a high standard of care in an acute setting There are strong links with both respiratory nurse specialists and community staff, and we work closely with all members of our MDT to provide quality care and treatment for our patients. The NIV Nurse is expected to be dynamic and enthusiastic and be able to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. - Prior experience of working in an acute setting is essential - Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development - Clinical leadership - Use of expanded nursing role - Ongoing professional development - Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Band 5 within the acute medical setting - A genuine desire to improve patient care - Keen interest in NIV Nursing - The ability to deputise in the Ward Manager’s absence ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job description and person specification are subject to AfC approval. Please see attached for main duties and responsibilities. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Flexible approach to working pattern ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills - Leadership skills - Good IT skills - Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration - Nursing Diploma, or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Evidence of post registration study/development - Recognised teaching qualification - Recognised leadership qualification/training ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role - Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues - Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures - Substantial years post registration experience - Substantial years Acute Nursing experience - Experience and evidence of quality improvement in patient care **Desirable** - Facilitated staff professional development ## Documents - [blank risk id (pdf, 384.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10558752) - [job description (docx, 163.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10590793) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (docx, 60.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10590794) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.