Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity within our Respiratory Department for a Band 7 Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual with strong autonomous practice skills who can also work collaboratively as part of our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising patient outcomes, delivering high-quality specialist care, and contributing to the ongoing development of our respiratory services.
Main duties of the job
The Respiratory Department at the Royal United Hospital is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of consultants, respiratory nurse specialists, lung nurse specialists, medical nurse practitioners, respiratory physiotherapist, pharmacist and psychologist.
You will be based in the Respiratory Outpatient Department providing a service for patients with asthma, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and tuberculosis.
Working autonomously as an integral member of the respiratory multidisciplinary team, you will manage a caseload of patients, undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments, independently developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised patient management plans.
You will provide clinical leadership, expert advice, and education to patients, their families/carers, and other healthcare professionals across various settings. You will play a key role in leading nurse-led initiatives, including participation in dedicated respiratory prescribing clinics, service development, audits, and the implementation of evidence-based practice to optimise patient outcomes and prevent hospital admissions.
Band 7 achieved on completion of non-medical prescribing course, relevant respiratory knowledge and ability to work independently.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with UK NMC registration.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Recognised leadership course.
- Diagnostic Reasoning Module.
- Clinical Assessment Module.
- Post-registration qualification - preferably in speciality area.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience working as a Respiratory Nurse Specialist.
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within respiratory nursing and an understanding of its application in clinical practice.
- Understanding of long-term respiratory conditions, physiology, treatments and the psychological aspects of these.
- Understanding of equality & diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients within own area.
- Evidence of delivery on projects related to improving patient care
- Experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the NMC Code of Practice and the requirements of it for the practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Specific Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory conditions, using a systematic approach.
- Ability to manage time effectively; meet deadlines, manage work pressures and demands
- Able to demonstrate good communication: verbal and written.
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise workload and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
- Able to act as an advocate to service users
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with UK NMC registration.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Recognised leadership course.
- Diagnostic Reasoning Module.
- Clinical Assessment Module.
- Post-registration qualification - preferably in speciality area.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience working as a Respiratory Nurse Specialist.
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within respiratory nursing and an understanding of its application in clinical practice.
- Understanding of long-term respiratory conditions, physiology, treatments and the psychological aspects of these.
- Understanding of equality & diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients within own area.
- Evidence of delivery on projects related to improving patient care
- Experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the NMC Code of Practice and the requirements of it for the practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Specific Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory conditions, using a systematic approach.
- Ability to manage time effectively; meet deadlines, manage work pressures and demands
- Able to demonstrate good communication: verbal and written.
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise workload and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
- Able to act as an advocate to service users
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
