Job summary
CURE - Associate Respiratory Nurse Specialist Band 6 - 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the existing Respiratory Nursing team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking to recruit a 2 Band 6 nurse's with a keen interest in Respiratory Medicine.
One post will be 37.5hrs starting in May 2027 and one post will be 30hrs to start in August 2026.
The main focus of the role will be working alongside the established CURE team and the delivery of the CURE project - Tobacco addiction within the Trust. The role will also comprise of assisting the delivery of Respiratory Nursing services under the guidance of the existing team developing your skills and knowledge in respiratory areas such as ILD, COPD, Asthma, pleural and Bronchiectasis.
Main duties of the job
The CURE project is a comprehensive secondary care treatment programme for tobacco addiction within Greater Manchester. The role will also comprise of assisting the delivery of Respiratory Nursing services under the guidance of the existing team, which would equate to approximately two sessions per week although subject to service demand.
This role will look to suit a motivated, enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in Respiratory care. The ideal candidate must demonstrate their ability to work under pressure, be adaptable to change and thrive in an environment with a varied workload. At present, the service provides cover 7 days a week.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- NHS pension scheme membership.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further.
- NHS Staff discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt.
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Undertaken Smoking Cessation or Respiratory disease course.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in smoking cessation and CURE project.
- Knowledge of respiratory diseases and nursing
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of inhaler therapies and optimisation of respiratory medicines.
- Clinical audit experience
- Experience of managing caseload/team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of public health promotion
- 18 month Band 5 experience in relevant field e.g. Respiratory ward / acute medicine / accident emergency / ICU
Desirable
- Experience of mentor to staff / students
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Evidence of working as part of MDT
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to adapt and cope with change
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
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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
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
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