Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner - Respiratory

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Farnham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction programme

Professional development support

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Farnham is seeking an experienced Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist or AHP with specialist respiratory knowledge to join our team at Farnham Community Hospital. You will work autonomously, assess and manage patients with respiratory conditions, and contribute to service development and education across two organisations.

The role offers a varied clinical environment with opportunities to advance specialist practice, participate in professional development,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – Part 1,2,12
• Degree in nursing or demonstrable equivalent
• Teaching / assessment programme
• Respiratory care diploma or degree desirable
• Knowledge of COPD/asthma guidelines

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist respiratory intervention and support the multidisciplinary team with assessment and development of holistic management plans.
• Assess respiratory patients with a wide range of presentations, including complex physical and psychological conditions.
• Apply local and national clinical guidelines relating to respiratory conditions.
• Join a demanding but rewarding role offering a wide variety of experience and opportunities to develop new clinical skills.
• Enhance your professional portfolio through varied clinical experience.
• Receive dedicated support for professional development across two organisations rated 'Good' and 'Outstanding' in their most recent CQC inspections.
• Benefit from a comprehensive induction programme.
• Access and be actively supported with ongoing learning and professional development.
• Work predominantly Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
• There is a longer-term plan to introduce a 7-day service.

Skills

Autonomous working

Respiratory care

NMC/HCPC guidelines

COPD & asthma guidelines

Communication skills

Advanced assessment skills

Education

Degree in nursing

Respiratory care diploma (Desirable)

Tools

Epic EPR

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist or Allied Health Professional (AHP) with specialist knowledge and experience in respiratory care to join our team at Farnham Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician to provide high-quality, patient-centred respiratory care across the service. You will work as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking comprehensive assessment, clinical management and review of patients with a range of respiratory conditions, while supporting the delivery and development of the service.

You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and other healthcare professionals to promote effective self-management, improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital admissions. The role will include providing specialist advice, education and support to patients and colleagues, contributing to clinical pathways and supporting service improvement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team. You will be committed to evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and delivering compassionate care.

If you are an experienced respiratory clinician looking for an opportunity to develop your specialist practice and make a positive difference to patients and the wider service, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist respiratory intervention and support the multidisciplinary team with assessment and development of holistic management plans.
• Assess respiratory patients with a wide range of presentations, including complex physical and psychological conditions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of multiple respiratory conditions, including:
  • COPD
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
  • Asthma
  • Oxygen therapy
• Be familiar with and apply local and national clinical guidelines relating to respiratory conditions.
• Join a demanding but rewarding role offering a wide variety of experience and opportunities to develop new clinical skills.
• Enhance your professional portfolio through varied clinical experience.
• Receive dedicated support for professional development across two organisations rated “Good” and “Outstanding” in their most recent CQC inspections.
• Benefit from a comprehensive induction programme.
• Access and be actively supported with ongoing learning and professional development.
• Work predominantly Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
• There is a longer-term plan to introduce a 7-day service.
• The role is based within Frimley Health, at Farnham Community Hospital. The service covers North-East Hampshire, Farnham and Surrey Heath.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

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Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to the job role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse – Part 1,2,12
• Degree in nursing or demonstrable experience at this level
• Teaching / assessment programme

Desirable criteria

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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in general nursing/physiotherapy
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC/HCPC 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 autonomously and within a team
• Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Advanced clinical assessment skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty
• Recent clinical experience in the acute or community setting
• Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient

Desirable criteria

• CBG / ABG interpretation
• Previous community nursing experience

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• 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.