• Job Description

  Req#: C9236-25-1018?language=en&page=870&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Exciting Career Opportunity in Respiratory Care

  Are you passionate about making a real difference in patients' lives? Do you want to expand your expertise in Respiratory Medicine and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team?

  We're thrilled to invite applications for a Respiratory Specialist Nurse to join our innovative Enhanced Respiratory Service in Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale, proudly part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

  Why Join Us?

  • Be at the forefront of transforming respiratory care with a service that's making a tangible impact--covering Pulmonary and Long COVID Rehabilitation, Early Supported Discharge, Admission Avoidance, and Community Clinics
  • Play a vital role in educating and supporting the wider HMR workforce, shaping the future of respiratory health

  What We're Looking For:

  • A passionate, registered professional with experience in respiratory care ready to bring enthusiasm and dedication
  • A confident communicator who can work autonomously and thrive as part of a collaborative team
  • Someone committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that is timely, compassionate, and responsive

  What We Offer:

  • An opportunity to develop your clinical, managerial, and leadership skills
  • A vibrant, supportive environment where your contribution truly makes a difference
  • The chance to travel across diverse locations within the Trust to meet service needs

  Main duties of the job

  We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and experienced respiratory nurse to join our team. You must be a registered adult nurse with extensive respiratory care experience and a demonstrated commitment to professional growth.

  You should be an effective communicator at all levels, able to work independently, and excel in teamwork. Your focus will be providing high-quality, timely, and patient-centered care, always adhering to best practice policies and guidelines.

  You will receive ongoing support through regular team meetings, one-on-one coaching, and access to a multidisciplinary team of nurses, AHPs, and consultants for mentorship and development.

  The ideal candidate will have:

  • Registration as an Adult Nurse
  • Significant experience in respiratory care
  • Post-registration training in respiratory medicine
  • A strong desire to expand clinical skills across all respiratory conditions
  • A positive, adaptable approach to service development and change management
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, carers, and the wider team

  Join us in shaping the future of respiratory health--where your skills, passion, and dedication can truly make a difference.

  About us

  The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

  As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

  In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro-rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  236-RCO-NM340-25

  Job locations

  Rochdale Infirmary

  Whitehall street

  Rochdale

  OL12 0NB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

  Person Specification

  Registration

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

  Essential Qualifications

  Essential

  • Nursing degree or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Respiratory Diploma/Degree, qualification in COPD or Teaching & Assessing

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Experience of working with both acute and chronic respiratory patients
  • Responsible for an area of care including assessment, planning and implementation of care
  • Supervision of Junior members of staff
  • Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

  Desirable

  • Clinical experience in primary/community care
  • Knowledge of community/primary care service, support and networks
  • Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes

  Person Specification

  Registration

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

  Essential Qualifications

  Essential

  • Nursing degree or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Respiratory Diploma/Degree, qualification in COPD or Teaching & Assessing

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Experience of working with both acute and chronic respiratory patients
  • Responsible for an area of care including assessment, planning and implementation of care
  • Supervision of Junior members of staff
  • Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

  Desirable

  • Clinical experience in primary/community care
  • Knowledge of community/primary care service, support and networks
  • Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes

  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).

  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.

  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

  Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rochdale Infirmary

  Whitehall street

  Rochdale

  OL12 0NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rochdale Infirmary

  Whitehall street

  Rochdale

  OL12 0NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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