NIV Nurse Specialist
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Prescot, L35 5DRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
1 day leftJob description
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 ...
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
The job description and person specification are subject to AfC approval.
Please see attached for main duties and responsibilities.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
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
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
Other
Essential: - Flexible approach to working pattern
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
8 September 2026
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