CNS – COPD Early Discharge Team
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea, SA6 6NL
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
We are looking for dynamic, visionary and hard-working candidates to join our expanding Respiratory Department. We are advertising a full time post fo...
The successful candidates will be expected to work with colleagues to deliver a unified respiratory service across Swansea Bay UHB.
Wards are visited daily to identify and support patients who are suitable for an early discharge and patients are then followed up at home
The team manage a caseload of patients to provide education, teach self management skills and monitor recovery from acute exacerbations of COPD in patients homes
Education is encouraged in the team by formal education and an in house education programme.
The successful applicant will be supported via an agreed bespoke induction plan and at regular MDT meetings.
Support patients with COPD requiring NIV when new starts and during exacerbations. Previous experience of COPD and NIV is essential
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration
- Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience
- Advanced clinical skills Non-medical Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Experience of Community working
Desirable
- Experience of participating in practice change
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Awareness of professional issues and developments
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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