Band 5-6 Developmental Respiratory Nurse / Physiotherapist

NHS; Billericay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Essex is seeking a Band 5-6 Developmental Respiratory Nurse / Physiotherapist to join their Integrated Respiratory Team. This role involves delivering high-quality respiratory care and support for community management, promoting patient education and reducing hospital admissions. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and relevant certifications. The position offers full-time and flexible working options, with a competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per year.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

In-house training opportunities

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience at band 5, preferably with respiratory experience.
• Flexibility to travel across South West Essex for home visits.
• Commitment to personal development and training.

Responsibilities

• Promote effective self-management of patients.
• Provide high level of respiratory care to COPD patients.
• Support the delivery of the Respiratory Virtual Ward service.

Skills

Community management

Patient education

Respiratory care delivery

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

NMC Pin and Registered Adult Nurse

Registered Physiotherapist

Advanced Respiratory Course

Tools

SystemOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust – Band 5-6 Developmental Respiratory Nurse / Physiotherapist

Closing date: 09 October 2025

A vacant post for a band 6 Respiratory Nurse or Respiratory Physiotherapist has arisen in North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) in the South West Essex area within the Integrated Respiratory Team. The Integrated Respiratory Team is an integrated service with Nursing staff, Specialist Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Physiotherapy Assistants and Administration staff. The service covers multiple aspects of community respiratory care, including COPD Team, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Oxygen Service, Respiratory Virtual Ward and Breathlessness and Diagnostics service.

Note for overseas qualified nurses If you are an overseas qualified nurse seeking to become UK-based registered with the NMC, you can check eligibility to be supported through the Capital Nurse consortium. Visit: https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. While NELFT welcomes overseas nurses, applications should be submitted through the Capital Nurse London group.

Main duties of the job

1. Promoting effective self-management of patients and/or providing professional intervention for community management to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, improve quality of life, and identify patients who would benefit from case management.
2. The post holder will contribute to both patient and professional education.
3. Deliver a high level of respiratory care to COPD patients and other identified respiratory conditions.
4. Perform and/or interpret ABG and CBG results for oxygen therapy assessment and review.
5. Support/deliver the assessment and delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation after upskilling and/or provide sickness and holiday cover to this service.
6. Support the delivery of the Respiratory Virtual Ward (RVW) which supports Admission Avoidance and Early Supported Discharge pathways; 7-day service with weekend rostered work.
7. Support the Breathlessness and Diagnostics service by performing quality FeNo and ARTP-accredited Spirometry; service is evolving with potential additional pathways and reviews.
8. Participate in MDT, teaching, supervision of junior staff and provide peer support.
9. Support and deliver the Trust’s values.

About us

Our Values 2025 - 2030

We have co-produced three values to embed within our culture: “We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.” These values aim to help us provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT – New starters join on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction up to two weeks, including mandatory training and equipment allocation. Induction is held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post is subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement This post attracts a 5% High Cost Area Supplement (minimum £1,303 and maximum £2,198 per annum, pro rata for part-time).

Further information is available in the attached job description and person specification.

Job responsibilities

We are a busy, fast-paced team within an evolving landscape of Respiratory Care, collaborating with local partners to deliver consistent care across Mid and South Essex. The service provides in-house training across all areas, with opportunities to upskill in nursing and therapy. The standard rota is Monday–Friday 9–5 and weekends 9–3 on a 4-week cycle, subject to training and competency sign-off.

The successful candidate will be an Adult Nurse or Physiotherapist with at least 2 years’ experience at band 5, including Respiratory experience with complex presentations and multiple comorbidities. The role requires flexibility to work across South West Essex and travel to clinic locations and home visits. Areas covered include Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford and Billericay.

Certain respiratory qualifications and courses are mandatory, with support available if not currently held but obtainable at interview.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to review these documents when applying. We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria listed in the person specification; apply as soon as possible as some posts close early.

Other

Certificates of Sponsorship While we are a registered sponsor organisation, sponsorship may not be available for all roles. Check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating basic salary for sponsorship to ensure fairness.

Use of AI Please see the attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Pin and Registered Adult Nurse
• Registered Physiotherapist
• ARTP ABG and CBG
• NMP
• Advanced Respiratory Course
• Advanced Clinical Skills Course

Experience

• NHS Experience
• Respiratory Experience
• Community experience

Other

• Commitment to personal development and training
• Audit
• SystemOne knowledge
• Microsoft
• Leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year (plus HCAS) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working