Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Respiratory Nurse Specialist to provide compassionate leadership for the team of respiratory nurses based at Glangwili General Hospital.
They must be able to show motivation and passion for respiratory care as well as having high level of skills to support both the clinical and managerial aspects of supporting the clinical team at Glangwili General Hospital and with the wider respiratory team within Hywel Dda. In line with Health Board policies we are happy to consider alternatives to a full time post if it meets with the service needs.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include holding a clinical caseload which may include a negotiable sub-speciality within an out patient setting. Must be able to demonstrate the use and promotion of evidence based interventions to promote health, independence and self management, adherence to treatments, diagnostic interventions and signposting to key services/interventions.
Support the acute services and teams within the hospital to manage a variety of respiratory conditions (acute NIV, COPD, asthma) as well as input into training and service development. Support the initiation of timely interventions to promote patient flow and a safe discharge.
Lead in undertaking clinical audit and action results to complete the audit cycle. Support the development of clinical research within the team. Link with the wider respiratory team within Hywel Dda to work towards being a single integrated team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 11/09/2025
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC Registration
- Master's level qualification or equivalent experience
- Qualifications in asthma and COPD
- Teaching qualification
- Qualification in Non-Medical Prescribing or willing to undertake.
- Leadership and management accredited course
- Evidence of content of key current national or international guidelines.
Desirable
- Other respiratory diploma or degree level qualifications ARTP, or similar accredited, Practical and Interpretation Spirometry certificate
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in an area with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, Motor neurone disease patients
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating services.
- Experience of teaching other disciplines.
- Experience of presenting to a range of audiences.
- Evidence of the use of asthma action plans
- Experience of ordering and interpreting investigations/tests. Managing patients needing acute CPAP
- Managing patients using acute and home based non invasive ventilation
Desirable
- Experience of leading a clinical team
- Involvement in change management.
- Evidence of assisting in the planning and developing of services
- Published work.
- Experience of undertaking audits, writing reports and presenting audit outcomes to other health professionals
Language Abilities
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC Registration
- Master's level qualification or equivalent experience
- Qualifications in asthma and COPD
- Teaching qualification
- Qualification in Non-Medical Prescribing or willing to undertake.
- Leadership and management accredited course
- Evidence of content of key current national or international guidelines.
Desirable
- Other respiratory diploma or degree level qualifications ARTP, or similar accredited, Practical and Interpretation Spirometry certificate
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in an area with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, Motor neurone disease patients
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating services.
- Experience of teaching other disciplines.
- Experience of presenting to a range of audiences.
- Evidence of the use of asthma action plans
- Experience of ordering and interpreting investigations/tests. Managing patients needing acute CPAP
- Managing patients using acute and home based non invasive ventilation
Desirable
- Experience of leading a clinical team
- Involvement in change management.
- Evidence of assisting in the planning and developing of services
- Published work.
- Experience of undertaking audits, writing reports and presenting audit outcomes to other health professionals
Language Abilities
Desirable
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.
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).
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.
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).
