Job summary
- Main area
- Asthma
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7526298-OCT25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Respiratory Asthma Nurse Specialist
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Are you passionate about making a real difference to patients living with asthma?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and Respiratory Team in the new Louisa Martindale Building at the heart of Brighton.
Our modern, purpose-built respiratory unit includes a dedicated Same Day Respiratory Unit on the 9th floor, with panoramic views of the English Channel — a truly unique place to deliver outstanding care.
As a Specialist Asthma Nurse in a Tier 3 asthma centre, you’ll play a vital role in delivering expert care, education and support to patients and their families. You’ll use your clinical knowledge and leadership skills to assess, treat and manage people with asthma, ensuring they receive the very best care throughout their journey.
This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to develop and expand our Severe Asthma Service. We are a Tier 3 asthma centre, initiating asthma biologics following MDT with the Severe Asthma Centre (Royal Brompton Hospital). We have close to 100 patients on biologics. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to improving outcomes for patients, while also having opportunities for your own professional development.
If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready to take the next step in your asthma nursing career, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical expertise and knowledge and demonstrate sound understanding of the issues related to patients with Asthma including assessment treatment and management of this client group. The post holder will facilitate and manage the provision of high-quality nursing care to patients with Asthma to provide optimum health and support for patients, their families and/or carers.
In this role you will:
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Work closely with patients, families and carers to provide holistic, high-quality care.
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Support colleagues and share your expertise through advice, education and guidance.
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Collaborate with primary and secondary care teams to ensure smooth transitions into community care.
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Play a key part in delivering asthma biologics-helping to identify patients, initiate treatment and monitor response.
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Contribute to education, audit and research to drive forward our innovative asthma service.
They will utilise skills of leadership and advanced clinical expertise to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff and provide advice, education, and support from diagnosis to end of life care. They will work collaboratively with primary and secondary health care professionals, supporting individuals attending the Trust either as inpatients or outpatients and ensure smooth transitions of care into the community setting.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
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To lead best practice in nursing care of patients with Asthma.
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Taking on a caseload of patients to support from referral onwards, including contributing to planning diagnostic work ups to support asthma/severe asthma diagnosis and confirm eligibility for biologics and following -up eligible for biologics.
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Supporting the UHsussex biologics MDT by providing information and insight on patient needs
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Completing and sending necessary information to the severe asthma MDT to support patient initiation on biologics.
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Involvement in biologic clinics including administering biologics for patients, and education in self-administration for future use at home.
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The post holder will be able to assess, monitor and provide asthma action plans in the acute setting and nurse led clinics.
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Act as patient’s advocate and counsel when informed discussion may lead to choices being made concerning treatment options or quality of life issues.
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To collaborate with other professionals and services in both secondary and primary care to achieve a seamless service, with effective communication between the service, regional hospitals and community teams.
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Provide a telephone support service for patients and health care professionals, communicating with other services as indicated.
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To act as an autonomous practitioner and provide nurse led clinics, request, perform and analyse tests.
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Review inpatients admitted with an acute exacerbation of asthma and facilitate with discharge plans to ensure safe appropriate discharge.
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Contribute to rota of respiratory specialist nurse cover at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath along with other respiratory specialist nurses
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Demonstrate advanced nursing practices relevant to the area of Asthma, Ordering and interpretation of diagnostics.
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collaboration with community teams and support services in the community setting.
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Ability to apply excellent analytical and judgement skills to interpret and compare a range of options on patient care.
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Demonstrate ability to act independently, use initiative and be accountable for own actions in the hospital and outpatient setting.
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Computer literate, able to use databases and other relevant programmes
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Demonstrate the ability to educate and train other health professionals, to motivate and enthuse others and work across professional boundaries
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Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and show the ability to influence and negotiate
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Active participation in research and/ or clinical evaluation and audit
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Ability to present relevant written and visual educational material
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Flexibility, adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service
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To raise the profile of Asthma in the trust, locally and nationally and actively participate in the promotion of Asthma health
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To develop specialist knowledge in Asthma care and develop robust networks with Asthma services nationally
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To act in accordance with the NMC code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associate
Please see attached Job description for full details
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential criteria
- RGN Level 1
- NMC Level one registration
- Substantial post registration experience with experience in Asthma/Respiratory medicine
- Experience at Band 7 CNS
- Experience in working within the respiratory field of Asthma. Asthma Diploma.
- Commitment to quality initiatives, research and its application to practice.
- Evidence of recent CPD/degree level study in the area of speciality.
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Knowledge of teaching techniques and ability to apply these in practice and demonstrate an understanding of learner needs.
- Commitment to quality initiatives, research and its application to practice.
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent in documentation and managing email
- Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate work of self and others
- Well developed interpersonal and influencing skills
- Excellent judgmental skills to carry out the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of interventions.
- A clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality.
- A comprehensive understanding of professional nursing issues.
- Understanding of a service orientated and patient - focused approach to work
- An understanding of organisational management issues
- Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate workload.
- Competent to use Word, Excel and Power point.
- Be able to work alone or equally to work as part of the respiratory team and with members of other multidisciplinary teams
- Attend Clinical governance meetings quarterly.
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification within the speciality of asthma
- ARTP Spirometry certificate.
- Non-Medical prescriber qualification
- Post registration qualification in adult physical assessment
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Accountable for own professional actions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debbie Eaton
- Job title
- Lead Respiratory Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 696955 EXT63109
- Additional information
Or Catherine Sauka - Asthma CNS- [email protected]
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