Respiratory Nurse Specialist
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary
Respiratory Specialist Nurse, 37.5 hours per week covering a 7 day service.

Do you have a passion for respiratory Nursing? Are you looking for a new challenge? Medical Service Line 2 is looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse with experience working in acute respiratory medicine to work collaboratively with the well-established senior teams in the Respiratory specialist Nursing Team

You will provide support to other wards around the Trust supporting Respiratory Patients.

You will need to possess excellent communication skills, have a can-do attitude with a commitment to undergo rapid training with the Specialist nursing team. You must be able to contribute to teaching and education to junior members of the team.

This post is subject to enhanced CRB disclosure and References.

Main duties of the job

• To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilization of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care.
• To contribute to the delivery and development of Respiratory service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.
• To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the Respiratory Services as set out in the NMC Code.
• To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner.
• To work as senior member of a clinical team, in the provision of comprehensive Respiratory and Virtual ward Services.
• complaints to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
• To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public.
• To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times.
• To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal / external agencies.
• To manage own case load of patients and independently review patients in primary and secondary setting with arrange of respiratory conditions.

About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 297-8125919

Key responsibilities

• Support an environment where health promotion and informed patient choice is encouraged and developed to its maximum potential, with the available resources
• Support the evaluation of Respiratory Practice by monitoring the standards of care and ensuring that nursing practice is audited and research based in order to provide a continually improving service and support the clinical governance framework
• Request patient investigations within protocols and manage patient care with own professional Respiratory competence
• Monitor treatment compliance and advise on modifications to treatment within agreed guidelines and protocols
• Contribute to the development of nursing practice guidelines, policies and protocols / care pathways within Respiratory Medicine
• Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare; acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviors
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through delivery of respiratory practice to the highest standard
• Act as a professional role model and provide specialist support and advice to colleagues
• Take a lead in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating specialist programmes of care in partnership with the patient and the multidisciplinary team
• Respond to enquiries from patients, relatives and carers; deal with concerns, formal complaints, PALS concerns and actively problem solve to improve the patients experience. Comply with NMC Professional Registration; practice in line with current NMC Code and keep up to date with current nursing practices

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current RN NMC registration
• Diploma in Nursing
• Degree in Nursing or working towards

Desirable

• Clinical skills
• Non Medical Prescribing

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of experience in caring for patients with respiratory illnesses
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development relevant to post
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Skills
Essential

• Evidence of good communication skills
• IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Ave, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact: Matron Laura Collins, lauracollins5@nhs.net, 01914458303

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