University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
The Paediatric respiratory specialist team are delighted to be able to offer a fixed term post for a respiratory nurse specialist responsible for asthma management.
This is an externally funded role to take a lead role in implementing and monitoring the impact of a strategy to improve the care of wheeze and asthma in children and young people across Hampshire and the IOW.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Responsibilities:
* To contribute to the development of asthma practice across Hampshire and the IOW in conjunction with the needs of local services.
* To provide specialist training focusing on the implementation of the Asthma Bundle of Care as developed by key stakeholders.
* To promote a learning environment that ensures evidence based practice and optimal service delivery.
* To support Doctors, Nursing Staff and other health care professionals in their professional and personal development.
* To work in partnership with the Divisional Education and Practice Lead, the Multi Professional Team and other Clinical Educators to provide education to improve acuity practice, high quality clinical care and service delivery.
* To lead the development and delivery of the asthma educational programme as identified in the NHSE National Bundle of Care.
* To adhere at all times to the NMC Code of Conduct.
Experience and Skills:
* Flexibility in working will be essential.
* Ability to travel between sites within Hampshire area.
* To plan and manage an educational programme to enhance patient care and maintain standards of practice in managing paediatric asthma in primary and secondary care settings.
* To provide specialist advice and support to nursing, medical and allied professional staff.
* To keep abreast of government initiatives to enhance patient care, ensure initiatives are implemented and information is disseminated to all clinical staff.
* To work closely with the Care Group team for quality and staff development.
* To attend national / international conferences as well as identify opportunities for health care professionals to participate in promoting clinical practice / expertise from within the Care Group.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025
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