Respiratory Nurse specialis Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

We are excited to announce an opening within the Respiratory Department for a Respiratory Nurse Specialist in Asthma and COPD. We are looking to recruit a motivated, experienced, and proactive nurse to join our dynamic team of specialist nurses.

For more information, please contact Beth Doherty, Lead Asthma CNS, at 07747776488 or via email at bethany.doherty@nhs.net.

Our team is responsible for reviewing patients admitted with asthma or COPD exacerbations, providing patient education and support, offering management recommendations to the ward-based MDT, and ensuring referrals to community services or GP practices upon discharge.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the primary provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving approximately 500,000 residents, with a significant increase in population due to visitors during peak seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff and operate with a budget of approximately £580 million. As a teaching hospital, we collaborate with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is the base for medical and nursing education, as well as training for health professionals in clinical and non-clinical roles. Committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements, we are continuously enhancing our clinical services, facilities, and our reputation for research and innovation.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

As an NHS employee, you will be required to successfully complete the following:

Identity checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

For more information, please visit: NHS Employers Standards

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early. Flexible working may be available—please discuss during your interview. Sponsorship may be offered, but it is not guaranteed.