Job summary
We're seeking an experienced and compassionate Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our expanding Community Diagnostic Hub service. This role plays a pivotal part in improving early identification and management of asthma in children and young people.
You will lead on delivering accurate, timely asthma assessments and diagnoses, ensuring families receive clear, evidence-based guidance and rapid access to the right support. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help shape a high-quality, community-based diagnostic pathway that reduces delays, enhances patient experience, and supports better long-term outcomes.
Main duties of the job
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Conduct specialist asthma assessments, including history-taking, spirometry, FeNO testing, and symptom evaluation.
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Provide timely and accurate diagnosis of asthma within Community Diagnostic Hubs.
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Develop personalised care plans and ensure families understand management strategies.
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Offer expert clinical advice and education to children, families, and healthcare colleagues.
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Support service development to strengthen community-based respiratory pathways.
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Mentor junior staff and contribute to training across the wider paediatric workforce.
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Participate in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
Closing date of applications: 30 March 2026Interview date: WC 13 April 2026 (STC)
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration & revalidation requirements
- Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 6 post
- Tier 3 Training - Children & Young People Asthma Capability Framework
Desirable
- Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
- ARTP Accreditation
- experience of spirometry
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
- Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
Desirable
- Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality
- Evidence of teaching/nurturing
- Provides expert advice
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for all delegated nursing care within the team
- Is a decision maker
- Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action
- Manage safe/ safer staffing
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Communicates highly complex condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff
- Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
Desirable
- Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Car owner and full driving licence essential to role
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration & revalidation requirements
- Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 6 post
- Tier 3 Training - Children & Young People Asthma Capability Framework
Desirable
- Evidence of degree / working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
- ARTP Accreditation
- experience of spirometry
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of management / leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
- Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
Desirable
- Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality
- Evidence of teaching/nurturing
- Provides expert advice
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for all delegated nursing care within the team
- Is a decision maker
- Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action
- Manage safe/ safer staffing
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Communicates highly complex condition related, sensitive information to patients, public and staff
- Understands and overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance
Desirable
- Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Car owner and full driving licence essential to role
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
