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.