Job overview

Main duties of the job

The Respiratory Department at the Royal United Hospital is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of consultants, respiratory nurse specialists, lung nurse specialists, medical nurse practitioners, respiratory physiotherapist, pharmacist and psychologist. 

You will be based in the Respiratory Outpatient Department providing a service for patients with asthma, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and tuberculosis.

Working autonomously as an integral member of the respiratory multidisciplinary team, you  will manage a caseload of patients, undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments, independently developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised patient management plans. 

You will provide clinical leadership, expert advice, and education to patients, their families/carers, and other healthcare professionals across various settings. You will play a key role in leading nurse-led initiatives, including participation in dedicated respiratory prescribing clinics, service development, audits, and the implementation of evidence-based practice to optimise patient outcomes and prevent hospital admissions. 

Band 7 achieved on completion of non-medical prescribing course, relevant respiratory knowledge and ability to work independently.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.