Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist in Respiratory to join an innovative and supportive service. You will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist support for patients with complex respiratory conditions, working within a multidisciplinary team to influence care pathways and drive service improvements. The position involves advanced clinical assessments, formulating management plans, and making autonomous decisions to ensure evidence-based interventions and optimal patient outcomes. You will also act as a key worker and specialist resource for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Essential criteria
- \*Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register (Field dependent upon role)
- \*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
- \*Recognised mentorship course
Desirable criteria
- \*To have or working towards a MSc/ Masters qualification
- \*To have or working towards advanced health assessment module -- where applicable to the role
- \*Non -- Medical Prescriber/ willingness to undertake - where applicable to the role
- \*Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- \*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
- \*Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence.
- \*Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality.
- \*Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
- \*Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment.
- \*Experience of patient service user advocacy role
- \*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
- \*Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
- \*Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
- \*Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
- \*Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- \*Experience in service development Awareness of current research related to the speciality
- \*Awareness of current research related to the speciality
- \*Experience in assessing patients in secondary care.
- Additional Criteria
- \*Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload
- \*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.
- \*Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level and to manage / prioritise own workload, supervise / appraise and asses junior staff
- \*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
- \*Ability to undertake clinical audit, analyse information and develop robust measurable action plans to support improvement / change
- \*Evidence of ability to compile reports and documents for internal / external communication
- \*Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and ability to apply to service and policy development
- \*Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload
- \*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.
- \*Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level and to manage / prioritise own workload, supervise / appraise and asses junior staff
- \*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
- \*Ability to undertake clinical audit, analyse information and develop robust measurable action plans to support improvement / change
- \*Evidence of ability to compile reports and documents for internal / external communication
- \*Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and ability to apply to service and policy development
- \*Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- \*Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- \*Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
- \*Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
- \*Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required
- \*Ability to act on own initiative
- \*Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register (Field dependent upon role)
- \*Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in (appropriate area of
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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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 ens
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