Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Respiratory Nurse Specialist to provide compassionate leadership for the team of respiratory nurses based at Glangwili General Hospital.
They must be able to show motivation and passion for respiratory care as well as having high level of skills to support both the clinical and managerial aspects of supporting the clinical team at Glangwili General Hospital and with the wider respiratory team within Hywel Dda. In line with Health Board policies we are happy to consider alternatives to a full time post if it meets with the service needs.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include holding a clinical caseload which may include a negotiable sub-speciality within an out patient setting. Must be able to demonstrate the use and promotion of evidence based interventions to promote health, independence and self management, adherence to treatments, diagnostic interventions and signposting to key services/interventions.
Support the acute services and teams within the hospital to manage a variety of respiratory conditions (acute NIV, COPD, asthma) as well as input into training and service development. Support the initiation of timely interventions to promote patient flow and a safe discharge.
Lead in undertaking clinical audit and action results to complete the audit cycle. Support the development of clinical research within the team. Link with the wider respiratory team within Hywel Dda to work towards being a single integrated team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 11/09/2025
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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