Job summary
We are looking for dynamic, visionary and hard-working candidates to join our expanding Respiratory Department. We are advertising a full time post for excellent candidates to join the COPD Team. The team consists of Band 6 and 7 Respiratory CNS's and Respiratory Specialists Physiotherapists. The team will be responsible for identifying and assessing inpatients in hospital. Suitable in-patients with an exacerbation of COPD who are from the Swansea Bay area will be supported at home by this team. The team also works with patients ,GPs and Virtual Wards to prevent avoidable admissions .The successful candidate will also support patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation ( NIV ) in the Community

Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be expected to work with colleagues to deliver a unified respiratory service across Swansea Bay UHB.

Wards are visited daily to identify and support patients who are suitable for an early discharge and patients are then followed up at home

The team manage a caseload of patients to provide education, teach self management skills and monitor recovery from acute exacerbations of COPD in patients homes

Education is encouraged in the team by formal education and an in house education programme.

The successful applicant will be supported via an agreed bespoke induction plan and at regular MDT meetings.

Support patients with COPD requiring NIV when new starts and during exacerbations. Previous experience of COPD and NIV is essential

About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details
Date posted
21 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-NMR083-0426-A
Job locations
Morriston Hospital
Heol Maes Eglwys, Morriston
Swansea
SA6 6NL
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration
• Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience
• Advanced clinical skills Non-medical Prescribing

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
• Experience of Community working

Desirable

• Experience of participating in practice change

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
• Awareness of professional issues and developments
• Ability to use electronic systems - 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
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Morriston Hospital
Heol Maes Eglwys, Morriston
Swansea
SA6 6NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Respiratory Clinical Lead Singleton/NPT
Alison Lewis
alison.lewis9@wales.nhs.uk
07989717747

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.