Respiratory Specialist Nurse – RCAS - COPD - Virtual Ward
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull, HU3 2JZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 October 2026
14 days leftJob description
The Respiratory Clinical Assessment Service (RCAS) and Virtual Ward (COPD) Specialist Nurse will deliver high-quality, patient-centred respiratory car...
The post holder will be responsible for delivering specialist respiratory nursing care across the Respiratory Clinical Assessment Service (RCAS), Respiratory Virtual Ward and wider respiratory services. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, treatment planning, patient monitoring, care coordination, admission avoidance, early supported discharge, patient education, multidisciplinary working, service development, quality improvement, audit and professional leadership. The role requires autonomous practice, effective use of digital health technologies and contribution to workforce development. A full description of the duties, responsibilities and accountabilities associated with this role is provided in the attached document and should be read in conjunction with this Job Description.
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Application Completion
Essential
- Clear and comprehensive application demonstrating relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
- Evidence of commitment to high-quality, patient-centred respiratory care.
- Ability to provide accurate and professional written information.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential: - Registered Nurse First level.; - Must have up to date NMC registration.; - Level 6 Degree (working towards).; - Mentorship/ Teaching qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of research undertaken.
- ARTP full Spirometry certificate.
- Accredited COPD Certificate.
- History taking and clinical examination qualification.
- Phlebotomy/ Cannulation
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- 3 years relevant experience in acute Respiratory medicine.
- Experience caring for acutely ill patient needing respiratory support.
- Evidence of professional development.
- Change management.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- IT literate.
Desirable
- Evidence of changes in practice undertaken.
- Protocol/guideline development.
- Community care experience.
- Using IT systems to capture clinical information.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex and sensitive information clearly and compassionately to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to build effective therapeutic and professional relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrates empathy, professionalism and a patient-centred approach in all interactions.
- Confident in providing education, advice and support, including the use of digital communication and remote monitoring technologies.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education, presentation s or training.
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries.
- Confidence in using digital health technologies.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible approach to working across acute, community and virtual care settings.
- Ability to travel independently across the service footprint.
- Commitment to maintaining professional registration, continuous professional development and high standards of patient-centred care.
Desirable
- Participation in audit, quality improvement or service development initiatives.
- Membership of a relevant professional respiratory organisation (e.g. ARNS).
Other Requirements
Essential: - Full driving license.; - Car Owner inclusive of business insurance
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
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First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
1 October 2026
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