Senior Respiratory Nurse
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Xyla Senior Respiratory Nurse
The closing date is 01 March 2027
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Respiratory Nurse to join the Respiratory and Sleep Services team at Eastbourne. Working within a multidisciplinary team alongside Respiratory Consultants, a Respiratory Physiologist, and a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key role in the delivery and clinical leadership of outpatient respiratory and sleep clinics.
The successful Band 6 and above Nurse will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a range of general respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, chronic cough, breathlessness, and sleep-related disorders. You will provide expert clinical assessment, patient education, care planning, and ongoing management while ensuring the safe and effective running of clinics. Specialist and complex respiratory cases will be managed by the Respiratory Consultants.
This role is ideally suited to a senior nurse band 6 and abovewith extensive respiratory experience who is confident working autonomously, leading clinical services, and supporting multidisciplinary team working. Strong assessment, communication, and organisational skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within an outpatient setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical leadership across Respiratory and Sleep Clinics, managing a caseload of patients with general respiratory and sleep-related conditions. Duties will include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring treatment outcomes, delivering patient education, and supporting the day-to-day running of clinics. The successful candidate will work closely with Respiratory Consultants, a Respiratory Physiologist, and a Healthcare Assistant to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care, while escalating complex or specialist cases to the Consultant team as appropriate. The role will also involve supervising junior staff, maintaining accurate clinical records, and contributing to service improvement and clinical governance activities
About us
Xyla is one of the UK's leading healthcare Insourcing service providers, working in partnership with the NHS, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and healthcare organisations to deliver high-quality clinical services across England. Xyla provides a range of services including diagnostics, elective care, community healthcare, insourcing, and workforce solutions, helping to reduce waiting lists and improve patient access to care.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£470 a day
Contract
Locum
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0073-26-0049
Job locations
Eastbourne
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Role- Lead and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of Respiratory and Sleep Clinics.
- Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, clinical reviews, and care planning.
- Manage patients presenting with a range of respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, chronic cough, breathlessness, and sleep disorders.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress, implementing appropriate interventions where required.
- Provide education and support to patients regarding disease management, treatment plans, inhaler techniques, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
- Work collaboratively with Respiratory Consultants and the Respiratory Physiologist to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Supervise and support the Healthcare Assistant within the clinic setting.
- Escalate complex or specialist cases to the Consultant team as appropriate.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with local and national standards.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance activities.
- Promote a culture of safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Role- Lead and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of Respiratory and Sleep Clinics.
- Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, clinical reviews, and care planning.
- Manage patients presenting with a range of respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, chronic cough, breathlessness, and sleep disorders.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress, implementing appropriate interventions where required.
- Provide education and support to patients regarding disease management, treatment plans, inhaler techniques, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
- Work collaboratively with Respiratory Consultants and the Respiratory Physiologist to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Supervise and support the Healthcare Assistant within the clinic setting.
- Escalate complex or specialist cases to the Consultant team as appropriate.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with local and national standards.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance activities.
- Promote a culture of safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 or above Registered Nurse (NMC Registered Nurse).
- Significant post-registration experience within Respiratory Nursing.
- Experience leading or coordinating respiratory outpatient, community, or clinic-based services.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Experience managing patients with a broad range of respiratory conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 or above Registered Nurse (NMC Registered Nurse).
- Significant post-registration experience within Respiratory Nursing.
- Experience leading or coordinating respiratory outpatient, community, or clinic-based services.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Experience managing patients with a broad range of respiratory conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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
Xyla
Address
Eastbourne
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://xylaservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Xyla
Address
Eastbourne
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://xylaservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Resourcer
Zae Monteiro
02078414737
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£470 a day
Contract
Locum
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0073-26-0049
Job locations
Eastbourne
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
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