Respiratory Nurse Specialist

Job overview

Closing Date:  18.01.26

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:  commencing 19.01.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  commencing x26.01.26

See attached job description

The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards for respiratory patients.

Main duties of the job

Carries continuous responsibility for a defined caseload (patients/service-users) including setting standards, assessment of needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care following (clinical) protocols  within respiratory.  Organises, prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols. Responsible for ensuring own practice is evidence-based.

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates specialist care or treatment regimens for respiratory patients, taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender, cultural background and preferences of the individual, making reasonable adjustments to care where this is appropriate.

Works as part of the MDT fostering effective professional relationships to ensure effective communication and a seamless service for a defined caseload (patients/service-users).

Works across organisational and professional boundaries as an expert practitioner as part of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. liaising with colleagues in primary care (District Nurses, GPs etc.).

Promotes health education and health promotion with patients and carers, ensuring that they are involved in decision making.

Utilises interpersonal and communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive, and potentially contentious information with empathy and reassurance, overcoming barriers to understanding where necessary.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.

The post-holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.

The post-holder will provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff).

Although the post-holder has no direct budgetary responsibility they will be expected to assist with the effective use of resources in their clinical area.