Respiratory Nurse

Procarehealthltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking two Band 6 Respiratory Nurses for a fixed-term position until 31/07/2027. The role involves delivering respiratory services in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality. Ideal candidates should have NMC registration and significant experience in respiratory nursing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this position. The salary ranges from £39,263 to £47,280 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must have experience caring for patients with respiratory problems.
• Need to demonstrate ability in clinical environments.
• Registration with NMC is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of respiratory services across Hywel Dda.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Implement care interventions to reduce hospital admissions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Clinical skills in respiratory nursing

Education

NMC registration

Registered Nurse level 1

Respiratory course to post graduate level

Evidence of higher level qualification

Job description

Main area Respiratory Grade Band 6 Contract 20 months (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/07/2027) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (2 x 15 hour per week posts) Job ref 100-NMR397-1225

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site TBC Town TBC Salary £39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 12/01/2026

Respiratory Nurse

Band 6

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Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/07/2027

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Respiratory Nurses to join the respiratory team within Hywel Dda. One will be based in Pembrokeshire and the other Carmarthenshire but may need to support Ceredigion at times. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a high level of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge in respiratory nursing.

Main duties of the job

The role will support the delivery respiratory services across Hywel Dda. This is likely to be within secondary care but could involve community work to ensure seamless, high-quality care for patients with respiratory conditions. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service integration and patient outcomes. The post holder will play a key role in strengthening respiratory nursing capacity and ensuring continuity of care across the system.

The respiratory nursing team provide specialist nursing knowledge and skills for people diagnosed with respiratory conditions. They provide multidisciplinary care planning and care interventions designed to reduce hospital admissions, with the ultimate aim of improving patient outcomes. The team work closely with respiratory consultants, multi-professional respiratory colleagues, primary care, and community-based nursing teams/services.

Excellent verbal/written communication and organisational skills are essential for this role.

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Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 12/01/2026.

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 & Knowledge

• NMC registration
• Registered Nurse level 1
• Respiratory course to post graduate level
• Degree and working towards a higher level qualification
• Evidence / knowledge of key current local / national / polices and guidelines
• Qualification in Nurse Prescribing
• Teaching qualification
• Respiratory diploma or degree level

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of caring for patients with respiratory problems in acute and clinic settings
• Evidence of assisting in the planning and developing of services
• Published work
• Managing patients using acute and community non-invasive ventilation

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.