Job summary
Following a re-structure, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join PERT (Pinderfields Emergency Respiratory Team).
We are team of Respiratory Specialist Nurses, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Respiratory Physiotherapists, Advanced Clinical Support Workers & Administrative Co-Ordinators. The service operates 7 days per week including Bank Holidays and provides service cover from 8am until 8pm.
The team is responsible for the Respiratory Virtual Ward and Home Ventilation Service for Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust.
As part of the role of the Registered Nurse you will be expected to provide in-patient and community reviews so would require a driving licence or access to a vehicle for work.
The team is based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital with cross-site working as required and the Respiratory Virtual Ward covers both the Wakefield and North Kirklees district.
Previous experience within Respiratory is desirable but not essential, however a genuine interest in respiratory is essential
Main duties of the job
- You will work alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialists to complete COPD CQUIN care bundles and Asthma care bundles
- You will undertake home visits as required to patients who are receiving an episode of care under the Virtual Ward, maintaining a safe alternative to in-patient hospital care.
- You will support the TOSCA service and provide home visits to patients requiring overnight sleep study.
- Under supervision of the Respiratory CNS, you will review patients who are on Domiciliary NIV.
- You will support the NIV consultant led clinic
- You will support the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service by providing patient education sessions.
- You will ensure all documentation and communication is maintained to a high standard.
- You will liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and refer to other services and health care professionals where appropriate ensuring holistic care.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
26 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001124
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer's website
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