Band 5-6 Developmental Respiratory Nurse / Physiotherapist | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Billericay; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Essex seeks a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse or Physiotherapist to provide high-level respiratory care and support community management. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and be flexible to work across various locations. This role offers a 5% high cost area supplement. Applications are encouraged even if all criteria are not met. The closing date for applications is Thursday 9 Oct 2025.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Experience as an Adult Nurse or Physiotherapist with at least 2 years at Band 5.
• Flexibility to work across South West Essex, including home visits.
• Certain respiratory qualifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Promote effective self-management of patients.
• Deliver high-level respiratory care to COPD patients.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication skills

ABG and CBG interpretation

Education

Adult Nurse or Physiotherapist qualification

Job description

Overview

A vacant post for a band 6 Respiratory Nurse or Respiratory Physiotherapist has arisen in North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) in the area of South West Essex 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 many aspects of community respiratory care, including COPD Team, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Oxygen Service, Respiratory Virtual Ward and Breathlessness and Diagnostics service.

For overseas qualified nurses wishing to become UK registered with the NMC, please check eligibility to be supported through the Capital Nurse consortium at the Capital Nurse London website. NELFT welcomes overseas nurses but cannot consider applications directly; you should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

Key Responsibilities

1. Promoting effective self-management of patients and/or providing professional intervention for community management to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, improve quality of life and actively identify patients who would benefit from case management.
2. Make a contribution to both patient and professional education.
3. Deliver a high level of respiratory care to COPD patients and other suitably 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. This service is 7 days and requires weekend cover on a rostered basis.
7. Support the Breathlessness and Diagnostics service by performing quality FeNo and ARTP accredited Spirometry. The service is evolving and additional suitable pathways may be added.
8. Participate in MDT, teaching, supervision of junior staff and provide peer support.
9. Support and deliver the Trust’s Values.

Values and Induction

Our Values 2025 – 2030: We are kind, We are respectful, We work together with our communities. These values help us provide the best care by the best people. New starters are welcomed with a comprehensive induction, including mandatory training and systems training, and meetings with executive team and senior managers. Induction is held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.

Contractual and Working Arrangements

The post is Monday – Friday 9:00–17:00 and Saturday – Sunday 09:00–15:00, on a 4-week or suitable rota basis once training and competency are signed off.

Probationary period applies.

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

Qualifications and Requirements

• The successful candidate will be an Adult Nurse or Physiotherapist with at least 2 years’ experience at Band 5, including Respiratory experience and those with complex respiratory presentation and multiple comorbidities.
• Ability to work flexibly across South West Essex and travel to clinic locations and home visits.
• Covered areas include Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford and Billericay.
• Certain respiratory qualifications and courses are mandatory; support may be provided if not currently held, to be qualified at interview.
• Certificates of Sponsorship: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, sponsorship cannot be offered for all roles. Check UKVI eligibility; HCAS is not included in basic salary for sponsorship calculations.

Additional Information

We encourage applications even if you do not meet all criteria. Some posts may close early. See the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

We welcome your application and note the advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.

For reference, a video related to the role and organisation can be found at 3nX8CImoDX8. This advert and role are subject to change and closing dates.