Paediatric Lead Respiratory Nurse

Job Description

The Paediatric Lead Respiratory Nurse provides expert assessment, treatment and ongoing support for children and young people with respiratory conditions. Requirements normally include current NMC registration as a children’s nurse, substantial paediatric respiratory experience, evidence of advanced clinical practice, strong knowledge of respiratory pathways, and experience leading services or supporting multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate is expected to provide highly specialist advice, coordinate care across hospital and community settings, educate families and healthcare professionals, contribute to service development, maintain accurate clinical records, and uphold safeguarding, governance and infection-control standards. Excellent communication, leadership, organisation and decision-making skills are essential, together with a compassionate, family-centred approach.

Company Info

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist and general hospital services through Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. It is a major teaching and research organisation closely associated with the University of Cambridge and serves patients across Cambridgeshire and the wider region. The Trust offers a broad range of paediatric, medical, surgical and specialist services, including nationally recognised respiratory, neurosciences, cancer, transplantation, maternity and women’s health care. Its workforce includes clinicians, researchers, nurses, allied health professionals and operational teams working in a complex, high-performing environment. Employees typically benefit from NHS pay and pension arrangements, professional development opportunities, staff wellbeing support and access to a diverse clinical learning community. The Trust places strong emphasis on patient safety, innovation, inclusion, education and evidence-based care.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers extensive opportunities for registered nurses, particularly in paediatrics, respiratory care, critical care and specialist community services. NHS employment provides structured pay scales, pensions and professional development. British culture is generally diverse and multicultural, with strong respect for privacy, punctuality and professional standards. The lifestyle combines historic towns, vibrant cities, countryside and coastal areas, although housing and transport costs vary considerably; Cambridge is attractive but relatively expensive. International nurses usually need NMC registration, English-language evidence such as IELTS or OET, credential verification and, in many cases, a Health and Care Worker visa sponsored by an eligible employer. This route can provide reduced visa fees and a pathway toward settlement, subject to current immigration rules. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, banking, a National Insurance number and local transport before starting work. NHS employers often provide relocation guidance, but visa and registration requirements should be checked with official UK government and NMC sources.