Respiratory Outpatients Nurse – NHS Hospitals
Location: Mid / South Wales (NHS Outpatient Clinics)
Contract: Locum / Temporary / Permanent
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:
Asthma
COPD
Bronchiectasis
Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
Post-COVID respiratory complications
Pulmonary fibrosis
Supporting respiratory tests including:
Spirometry (if trained)
Peak flow
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