Job summary
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to deliver diagnostic spirometry to the clients of Change Grow Live (CGL) Coventry, the commissioned drug and alcohol treatment provider. The successful post holder will conduct clinics in CGL Coventry to diagnose respiratory conditions and advise accordingly on their management. The innovative project is paving the way for tackling health inequalities and bringing care to the most vulnerable within society. This trailblazing project, funded by the ICB (Integrated Care Board), enables us to deliver care to those who typically do not engage with primary or secondary care, aiming to increase early diagnosis and reduce drug related deaths. The post holder will integrate across primary and secondary care. Support to be successful in this role will be provided by clinicians at CGL and the Community COPD Service and Respiratory Physiology department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.

The post-holder will need to provide evidence of a valid Full UK driving license and must have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work closely with other clinicians and healthcare professionals, providing clinical advice, assessment and support for patients with respiratory conditions.

\*\*\*\*\* The post duration is 1 year and 10 weeks\*\*\*\*\*\*

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer. - to be added in to additional contract details

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 62 weeks
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B7-7911233-C
Job locations: Change, Grow, Live Coventry, 1a Lamb street, Coventry, CV1 4AE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with The Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
• Effectively communicate sensitive information to individuals from all backgrounds who are experiencing health inequalities and may be considered as vulnerable. The post holder will be working with patients who are receiving treatment from the locally commissioned Substance Misuse Service and will need to communicate serious diagnoses which will require significant patient engagement and lifestyle change to improve their outcomes.
• A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to healthcare professionals and Service Leads to ensure service objectives are met, participating in COPD Service / Policy development and involving patients and public.
• Responsible for the clinical assessment of patients with COPD, ensuring evidence-based care is planned, implemented, and evaluated / audited.
• Demonstrates highly technical and / or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including complex patient monitoring; equipment management and frequent administration of invasive tests/procedures; for example spirometry, venepuncture, inhaler technique and capillary blood gas sampling.
• Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal of students and junior staff.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current UK Professional Registration (NMC registered)
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience in performing spirometry and willingness to complete ARTP accreditation for this role if successful in gaining the role (accreditation will be supported by Respiratory Physiology UHCW).
• Study at level 7 (masters level)
• Relevant Spirometry qualification, or willingness to undertake.

Desirable

• Counselling Course or Module
• Relevant COPD qualification (or willing to undertake)
• Teaching and assessing qualification.
• Teaching and assessing qualification.

Experience
Essential

• Professional clinical experience in appropriate speciality.
• Ability to successfully manage people and change.
• Experience in Audit.

Desirable

• Experience in managing COPD and/or Asthma in primary and / or secondary care settings.

Knowledge
Essential

• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
• A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures
• Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development.

Desirable

• A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.
• Experience in Policy/Service Development

Skills
Essential

• IT skills
• Manage a patient caseload.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Ability to work in a clinic or patients home environment.
• Patient focused.
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good management of own and others time
• Able to use initiative and make decisions.
• Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions.

Desirable

• Venepuncture

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below).
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience.

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: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: Change, Grow, Live Coventry, 1a Lamb street, Coventry, CV1 4AE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse Community COPD Service, Nichola Wade, nichola.wade@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476964167

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