Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Respiratory Nurse Specialist to join the Leeds Community Respiratory Service.
You will be joining a well-established multi-disciplinary team of specialist nurses, specialist physiotherapists, associate practitioners, and clinical support workers. We provide care and treatment predominantly for patients with COPD, at home and in clinics. The aim of the service is to improve the quality of life of patients living with COPD, empowering patients to manage their condition and working in partnership with them to make their own decisions.
We collaborate closely with colleagues in local hospitals to facilitate hospital discharges and support admission avoidance as well as chronic disease management and pulmonary rehabilitation. In addition, we provide the Leeds Home Oxygen Service, providing assessment and monitoring for respiratory and non-respiratory patients needing oxygen at home.
Main duties of the job
You will be passionate about patient care, flexible in your approach, and committed to service development. Delivering care in patient homes, you will be comfortable making decisions and working independently with the support of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
You will have experience of caring for patients with COPD, but full training and support will be provided. We encourage applicants to contact the service prior to applying for the role.
You will work Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, we are a weekday service covering Bank Holidays as they fall with the exception of Christmas Day. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you can travel independently across the city and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
The role is part time 22.5 hours over 3 days.
For questions about the job role, please contact Anne Wilkinson
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job:
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work:
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
05 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
VP0503EFEB
Job locations
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS7 4BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
* Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Desirable
* Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS7 4BB
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Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Chapeltown Health Centre
Spencer Place
Leeds
LS7 4BB
Employer's website
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