Job summary
- Main area
- respiratory
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 349-WTWA-7630972*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- WTWA
- Town
- wythenshawe
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within MFT for a 12 month fixed term band 6 specialist nurse within the Severe asthma service.
Based at Wythenshawe hospital the successful candidates will provide care to severe asthmatic patients at one of the leading national center's.
The post holder will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working as a nurse at a band 5 level and will be experienced in the field of respiratory medicine. They will be a confident decision maker, hardworking, forward thinking, dedicated and display a passion for the care of the respiratory patient.
Candidates must hold qualifications demonstrating specialist respiratory knowledge and exhibit a strong desire to develop themselves professionally. Experience within the NHS essential.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of an established multi-disciplinary team the successful post holder will assist in the delivery of care to severe asthma patients, providing assessment, treatment, education, and support to not only patients and their families but also helping to support and develop other healthcare professionals. See Job description for further details.
Working for our organisation
| Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time. |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
| To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. |
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant professional qualification RN/RGN
- CPD Portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Related advanced respiratory qualification
- Respiratory/Asthma module
Experience
Essential criteria
- Nurse – minimum 2 years at Band 5 in the respiratory care setting
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to take a role within the multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of patient education to promote patient autonomy
- Confident in the interpretation of blood results.
- Extensive understanding of inhaled therapies.
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda.
Desirable criteria
- Conducts research and/or clinical audit.
- Awareness of biological therapies and other specialist treatments
- Non-medical prescriber.
- Demonstrate an indepth knowledge surrounding asthma / severe asthma
- Proficient in the development of personalised asthma action plans.
- Evidence of delivering teaching / training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kerry Hince
- Job title
- Lead clinical nurse specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 291 5026
- Additional information
for the successful candidates offered an interview please note a short 5 minute power point presentation with a pre set title will be required as part of the interview process.
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