Respiratory Outpatients Nurse – NHS Hospitals
Location: Mid / South Wales (NHS Outpatient Clinics)
Contract: Locum / Temporary
Employer: SJK Healthcare
SJK Healthcare is urgently recruiting an experienced Respiratory Outpatients Nurse to support specialist respiratory clinics across NHS hospitals. This role is ideal for a nurse with strong respiratory knowledge and experience managing chronic respiratory conditions.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting consultant-led respiratory clinics
* Conducting respiratory assessments & clinical observations
* Managing patients with conditions such as:
o Asthma
o COPD
o Bronchiectasis
o Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
o Post-COVID respiratory complications
o Pulmonary fibrosis
* Supporting respiratory tests including:
o Spirometry (if trained)
o Peak flow
o FeNO testing
* Providing inhaler technique training & patient education
* Supporting smoking cessation advice
* Monitoring oxygen saturation & escalation where required
* Coordinating follow-up appointments and telephone/virtual clinics
* Accurate documentation in hospital EPR systems
* Working collaboratively with Consultants, Respiratory Physiologists, HCAs & AHPs
Requirements
* Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)
* Minimum 1 year experience in Respiratory, General Medicine, or Acute Care
* Experience with spirometry or inhaler education is beneficial
* Strong communication and patient support skills
* Confident working independently within busy outpatient settings
* Ability to manage complex respiratory patient needs
* You must live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK
What We Offer
* Competitive NHS-aligned pay
* Flexible outpatient clinic shifts
* Weekly payroll
* Fast-track compliance
* Dedicated consultant support
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