Respiratory Staff Nurse (open to newly qualified nurses)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Windsor; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Respiratory Nurse to join the Adult Integrated Respiratory (AIR) Team. The role supports integrated respiratory services across community, outpatient and home settings, delivering high-quality, person-centred care for adults with respiratory disease.

The post involves patient assessments in homes and clinics, LTOT/oxygen review pathways, pulmonary rehabilitation delivery, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• NMC registration (or pending registration).
• Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete.
• Some relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR significant recent clinical experience in an acute setting.
• Previous community nursing experience.
• Knowledge of COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care across community, outpatient and supported discharge pathways.
• Undertake delegated patient assessments, reviews and follow-up contacts in patients' homes, clinics and outpatient settings, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support the management of patients with COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease and other respiratory conditions through respiratory virtual ward and community respiratory services.
• Contribute to LTOT and oxygen review pathways, including patient education, safety assessments and routine monitoring.
• Assist in the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes, including exercise sessions, education and self-management support.
• Provide respiratory education to patients, carers and families, including inhaler technique, breathlessness management and lifestyle advice.
• Work collaboratively with respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, advanced clinical practitioners and respiratory consultants within a supportive learning environment.

Education

Diploma/ degree in respiratory care

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Respiratory Nurse to join the Adult Integrated Respiratory (AIR) Team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of integrated respiratory services across community, outpatient and supported discharge pathways, providing high-quality, person-centred care for adults with respiratory disease.

Main duties of the job

• To support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care across community, outpatient and supported discharge pathways.
• Undertake delegated patient assessments, reviews and follow-up contacts in patients' homes, clinics and outpatient settings, escalating concerns appropriately. Support the management of patients with COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease and other respiratory conditions through respiratory virtual ward and community respiratory services.
• Contribute to Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) and oxygen review pathways, including patient education, safety assessments and routine monitoring.
• Assist in the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes, including exercise sessions, education and self-management support.
• Provide respiratory education to patients, carers and families, including inhaler technique, breathlessness management, exacerbation recognition and lifestyle advice.
• Work collaboratively with respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, advanced clinical practitioners, consultants, primary care and community teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Undertake clinical observations and skills such as venepuncture where trained and competent.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, competency achievement and reflective practice to develop specialist respiratory skills.

Working for our organisation

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the assessment, monitoring and ongoing management of patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions, including COPD, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease. The role will involve supporting respiratory virtual ward services, pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, oxygen assessment and review pathways, patient education and self-management support. This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist respiratory knowledge and skills while working alongside experienced respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, advanced clinical practitioners and respiratory consultants within a supportive learning environment. A full UK driving licence is essential as the role includes community-based patient visits. This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September/October 2026.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration (or pending registration)

• Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete

Experience

• Some relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR significant recent clinical experience in an acute setting
• Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient in the hospital setting

• Previous community nursing experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge in general nursing
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
• Awareness of community working and structures
• Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
• Able to work as part of a team under direction and without supervision

• Clinical knowledge & skills in respiratory care

Special Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
• Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.