Clinical Nurse Specialist - Severe Asthma

Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Severe Asthma

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Severe Asthma (Birmingham Regional Severe Asthma Service)

• Band: Band 6 (£39,959 - £48,117 per year)

• Location: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working

• Closing Date: 31st July 2026

• Reference Number: 304-9017595

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Birmingham Regional Severe Asthma Service (BRSAS) based at Heartlands Hospital.

BRSAS is a nationally commissioned, premier specialist service providing high-quality care to patients across the UK. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a nurse looking for a new challenge, providing comprehensive personal development support to help you grow into a specialized asthma nurse delivering holistic, patient-centred care.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Specialist Inpatient & Clinic Review: Review inpatients, provide specialist advice, educate on inhaler techniques, assess medication adherence, and complete asthma care bundles.

• Biologic Therapy Clinics: Undertake specialist biologic clinics, administer injections, evaluate patient responses to treatment, and educate patients and carers for homecare delivery.

• Nurse-Led Clinics & Diagnostics: Run nurse-led clinics to review patient progress, make safe adjustments to care plans, and undertake/interpret diagnostic tests.

• Audit & Data Collection: Collect and submit clinical data to the National Asthma Audit Programme, while actively participating in departmental research, audits, and professional presentations.

• Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to drive service development and continuous quality improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

• Portfolio of certified or accredited post-registration professional development.

Experience (Essential)

• Post-registration nursing experience with demonstrable knowledge and professional development in a relevant specialist practice area.

• In-depth knowledge of specialist procedures required for the role, with a commitment to further training and education.

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and cross-agency healthcare environment.

• Solid understanding of clinical governance, patient safety processes, and personal professional accountability.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).

• Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace and supports reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Checks: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks (where applicable), and active UK professional registration. Skilled Worker sponsorship is welcomed.