Clinical Nurse Specialist Respiratory/Practitioner

NHS; Farnham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is expanding its Respiratory Services team with the need for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner in Farnham. In this pivotal role, you will guide a multidisciplinary team in delivering quality, patient-focused respiratory care while working towards achieving an excellent work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK professional registration.
• Experience in managing acutely unwell respiratory patients.
• Knowledge of local and national guidelines for respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in providing holistic care to respiratory patients.
• Perform assessment and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver specialist respiratory interventions.

Skills

General Nursing Knowledge

Respiratory Care Expertise

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12

First degree in nursing

Relevant specialist post basic programme in respiratory

Job description

Job summary

This exciting opportunity is based at Farnham Community Hospital, serving North-East Hampshire, Farnham, and Surrey Heath within Frimley Health. We are proud to expand our innovative and well-established Respiratory Services team with the launch of an Acute Respiratory Virtual Ward, supported by new funding.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner who is passionate about delivering and promoting excellent, evidence-based respiratory care. In this senior role, you will lead and support a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, physiotherapists, nursing associates, associate practitioners, physio technicians, and administrative staff. Together, you will provide high-quality care to patients with respiratory conditions, enabling them to receive treatment in their preferred place of care.

A special interest and expertise in COPD would be highly advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will provide specialist respiratory intervention, as well as supporting the multidisciplinary team in assessment and development of a holistic management plan.

You will be expected to perform assessment of respiratory patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, developing and delivering an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme based on this.

You will understand the assessment and management of multiple respiratory conditions and be aware of local and national guidelines for COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma and Oxygen.

We are looking for the best clinicians to join us in this demanding but enjoyable role which will provide a wide variety of experience and skills enhancing your professional portfolio. With dedicated support for your professional development in two organisations that received 'good' and 'outstanding' on their recent CQC inspections there is every reason to join our expanding teams! We offer a comprehensive induction programme and actively support ongoing learning.

The role is designated to provide a cover for 7 day service.

The role is available in Frimley Health; based in Farnham Community Hospital covering North-East Hampshire and Farnham and Surrey Heath.

About us

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.

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.

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Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

151-KMU237

Job locations

Farnham Hospital

Hale road

Farnham

GU99QL

Job description Job 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.

Job description Job 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 Essential

• Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12
• First degree in nursing, or demonstrable experience at this level
• Teaching / assessment programme
• Relevant specialist post basic programme in respiratory / experience or relevant community nursing qualification

Desirable

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

Experience Essential

• Relevant substantial clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR recent clinical experience in acute or community settings
• Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor to others

Desirable

• CBG / ABG interpretation
• Previous community nursing experience

Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in general nursing.
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
• Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
• Able to work autonomously and within a team.
• Keyboard and word processing skills
• Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Knowledge of blood gas interpretation

Special Requirements Essential

• 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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12
• First degree in nursing, or demonstrable experience at this level
• Teaching / assessment programme
• Relevant specialist post basic programme in respiratory / experience or relevant community nursing qualification

Desirable

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

Experience Essential

• Relevant substantial clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR recent clinical experience in acute or community settings
• Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor to others

Desirable

• CBG / ABG interpretation
• Previous community nursing experience

Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in general nursing.
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
• Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
• Able to work autonomously and within a team.
• Keyboard and word processing skills
• Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Knowledge of blood gas interpretation

Special Requirements Essential

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farnham Hospital

Hale road

Farnham

GU99QL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farnham Hospital

Hale road

Farnham

GU99QL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)