Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Band 6

Job summary

Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Band 6 (37.5 hours a week)

The Respiratory Nurse Specialist will work as part of the Integrated Respiratory Team, supporting inpatient and outpatient respiratory services within the acute setting across Gloucestershire. The post holder will deliver specialist respiratory nursing care to patients with a range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions, in line with Trust policies and national guidance.

Additional contract details: Would consider secondment or part time hours with a minimum of 30 hours

Main duties of the job

The role supports admission avoidance and early supported discharge through timely respiratory assessment, oxygen assessment and review, and follow-up via virtual ward and supported discharge pathways. The post holder will also contribute to the coordination of care delivered in the community, including intravenous therapies. These pathways support effective patient flow and contribute to the reduction of avoidable inpatient stays, with the bronchiectasis service supporting the release of over 600 acute bed days in 2025.

A key element of the role is proactive and reactive contact with outpatients, including telephone consultations, to provide clinical advice, assessment and follow-up as part of admission avoidance pathways.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0064

Job locations

Trustwide

Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham)

GL1 3NN

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