Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Epsom; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals is seeking a Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert nursing care for children with asthma and other respiratory conditions across acute and community settings.

The role includes managing a specialist caseload, running nurse-led clinics, and delivering respiratory assessments and education. Collaboration with paediatric consultants and multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Children’s Nurse with experience at Band 6 or above.
• Nurse Prescriber (V300)
• Master’s degree or working towards one in a health related subject
• Advanced Physical Assessment module completed or in progress

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions.
• Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics and perform respiratory assessments (FeNO, spirometry).
• Provide education and specialist respiratory nursing advice to patients and families.
• Support medicines optimisation and independent prescribing where appropriate.
• Coordinate care across acute, community and primary care settings including complex discharge planning.
• Educate, supervise and mentor nursing colleagues and act as a specialist respiratory resource.
• Contribute to audits, research, and implementation of national asthma standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Nurse prescribing

Teaching ability

Time management

Autonomous decision making

Education

RN Child or RSCN

Nurse Prescriber (V300)

Master’s degree (health related)

Advanced Physical Assessment

Job description

Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 7

Main area Paediatric Specialist Nursing Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 343-8265545-RB-AT

Site Cross Site Working Town Epsom Salary £55,524 - £62,652 pro rata per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

The Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide specialist nursing care, assessment, treatment, education and ongoing support to children and young people with asthma and other respiratory conditions across acute and community settings. The post holder will manage a specialist caseload, deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics, undertake respiratory assessments including FeNO and spirometry, and provide expert advice to children, families and healthcare professionals.

The role will work closely with paediatric respiratory consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support safe discharge and transition to adult services, and promote evidence-based asthma and respiratory management. The post holder will also contribute to staff education, clinical audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions, providing assessment, treatment, education and ongoing support.
• Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary asthma/respiratory clinics and undertake specialist assessments, including FeNO, spirometry and skin prick testing.
• Provide specialist respiratory nursing advice and education to children, young people, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Support medicines optimisation and prescribe independently where appropriate, in accordance with service requirements.
• Coordinate care across acute, community and primary care settings, including complex discharge planning and transition to adult services.
• Provide education, clinical supervision and mentoring to nursing colleagues and act as a specialist respiratory resource across the Trust.
• Lead and contribute to clinical audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to the development and review of local asthma and respiratory guidelines and pathways.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide specialist nursing care to children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions, including assessment, treatment, education and management of a specialist caseload. Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics, undertake respiratory investigations such as FeNO and spirometry, and support safe discharge and transition to adult services.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and primary/community care services, provide specialist education and clinical support to staff, and contribute to audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards.

The full detailed job description and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description document.

Qualifications and Further Training

• RSCN/RN child with significant experience at Band 6 or above
• Nurse Prescriber (V300)
• Master’s degree or working towards one in a health related subject
• Advanced Physical Assessment module

Experience

• Asthma course or extensive respiratory experience
• Significant paediatric experience at Band 6 or above
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the asthma/ respiratory nurse specialist
• Sound working knowledge of current issues and legislation pertaining to specialist area of practice
• Broad paediatric nursing experience in a variety of settings
• Experience of management (patient caseload or staff team)
• Experience of working in a community setting

Knowledge

• Family dynamics and the implications on the family of a child with chronic illness
• Good working knowledge of child safeguarding practices nationally and locally
• Knowledge of national guidelines and policies pertaining to children
• Knowledge pertaining to informed consent relating to children
• Awareness of current research and its effect on quality patient care
• Knowledge of local targets plans and guidelines for children

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner
• Able to act as a professional role model.
• Proven teaching ability
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to communicate, with empathy age appropriate clinically sensitive information
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization
• To be competent in the administration of IV therapy via a variety of access routes
• Computer Literate in a variety of software packages
• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS: You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role, Patient facing roles -be able to understand an individual’s communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences Able to provide a customer focussed service
• Highly developed skills and expertise in area of specialty
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information in an effective manner

Other requirements

• Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
• Ability to travel between Trust sites
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
• Car Driver with full driving licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.