Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.