Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist with an interest in Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) to join a dynamic, evolving Respiratory Service in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
We are a dynamic team that strive to fulfil the ethos of the Health Board to provide safe high quality care, with the aim of providing that care closer to home. The respiratory team strive to provide a supportive environment through a framework of values and behaviours, where there are opportunities to develop and consolidate new skills.
This is a fixed term post for 9 months to cover maternity leave
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work alongside a team of specialist Nurses, Consultant Nurse, Respiratory Physicians and other members of the wider multidisciplinary team to provide care for those patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation(NIV) at home, for chronic ventilatory failure.
The post holder will hold the responsibility and accountability to support a case load of patients that require long term non invasive ventilation for various respiratory conditions. The post requires autonomous working and case management with the guidance and support of CNS's, Consultant Nurse and Consultant NIV lead.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across the health board to support the NIV service providing the link between community and secondary care. There will be requirement to visit the patient in their own home to provide timely care and management for admission avoidance. Additionally there will be a need to provide specialist input and advice where needed, within a hospital environment supporting patients through their journey from Hospital to Home.
The desired candidate will have a passion for safe, high quality service delivery and service improvement, putting the patient at the forefront of care delivery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
28 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-NMR434-1125-A
Job locations
Chest Clinic, St Woolos Hospital
132 Stow Hill
Newport
NP20 4GA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
- Extensive experience in area of specialty
Desirable
- Masters or working towards
Essential
Qualifications
Desirable
Essential
Skills
Desirable
- Evidence in professional development
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence in professional development
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Chest Clinic, St Woolos Hospital
132 Stow Hill
Newport
NP20 4GA
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Chest Clinic, St Woolos Hospital
132 Stow Hill
Newport
NP20 4GA
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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