Respiratory Nurse Specialist (4 month secondment)

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Nottingham is seeking a Respiratory Nurse Specialist to deliver high-quality care to patients with respiratory conditions. The role involves working collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams in community settings and requires strong communication and organisational skills. Candidates must be registered nurses with experience in respiratory care. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in patient outcomes through proactive and independent care management.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (General) plus significant further specialist knowledge/post‑registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory.
• Experience working with respiratory patients (e.g., COPD, ILD, bronchiectasis).
• Independent nurse prescriber (V300).

Responsibilities

• Be pro‑active in delivering anticipatory and responsive care.
• Offer a comprehensive nursing/therapy service to the resident population.
• Identify, manage and discuss a cohort of patients with long‑term lung conditions.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to maximise patient quality of life.
• Provide care in community clinic settings and in patients’ own homes.
• Travel independently across the county as required.

Skills

Teaching and assessing experience

Ability to undertake research and audit

Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

Good time‑management and ability to work unsupervised

Basic IT skills

Strong communication skills, written, verbal and presentation

Able to network effectively

Evidence of clinical skill development

Education

Registered Nurse (General) with significant specialist knowledge

Relevant health‑related honours degree

Job description

Job Summary

Care closer to home is becoming integral to the future of the NHS and the Community Health Services Division of Notts HC are at the forefront of this exciting journey. Working with our system partners to create collaborative ways to improve physical health care services, activities and interventions in local communities to meet the needs of our patients in the places they call home.

The Division operates under three Units of Management, providing an extensive portfolio of children’s, adult and specialist services across a vast geographical area. We offer various clinical and non‑clinical roles, working within supportive teams that encourage us all to provide the highest quality care.

Being part of an organisation as diverse as Notts HC provides great career development opportunities, encourages innovation and allows you to grow both professionally and make a real difference.

Responsibilities

Two secondment posts as Respiratory Nurse Specialist for a period of 4 months (dependent on starting date). The successful applicant will:

• Be pro‑active in delivering anticipatory and responsive care, promoting independence, healthy lifestyles, and reducing health inequalities to improve overall quality of life.
• Offer a comprehensive nursing/therapy service to the resident population of Mid Notts using a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑agency approach to maximise patient function, wellbeing and self‑care planning.
• Identify, manage and discuss a cohort of patients with undiagnosed and diagnosed long‑term lung conditions, providing care plans as appropriate.
• Work closely with Cardio‑Respiratory Team members and a wider multi‑disciplinary team (including acute colleagues, GPs, voluntary sector and other health professionals) to maximise patient quality of life and encourage self‑management.
• Provide care in community clinic settings and in patients’ own homes or usual place of residence.
• Travel independently across the county as required; a full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use are required.
• Pay for their DBS check; costs will be deducted from salary over the first 2 months of employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Nurse (General) plus significant further specialist knowledge/post‑registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory.
• Experience working with respiratory patients (e.g., COPD, ILD, bronchiectasis).
• Independent nurse prescriber (V300).

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Relevant health‑related honours degree.
• Recognised respiratory qualification (e.g., COPD) at a minimum of diploma level.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Competence in Spirometry.

Experience (Essential)

• Significant experience and extensive knowledge in the management of complex respiratory patients.
• Understanding of current national/local initiatives and guidelines, including NICE.
• Management of respiratory patients working in collaboration across primary care.
• Competence in holistic assessment, including physical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating respiratory services to promote high‑quality health outcomes and case management skills.
• Evidence of teaching in clinical practice.
• Strong management skills.

Experience (Desirable)

• Working in collaboration with secondary care, social care and the voluntary sector.
• Understanding of current research and evidence‑based practice.
• Experience supervising junior team members.

Skills (Essential)

• Teaching and assessing experience.
• Ability to undertake research and audit.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Good time‑management and ability to work unsupervised.
• Basic IT skills.
• Strong communication skills, written, verbal and presentation.
• Able to network effectively.
• Evidence of clinical skill development.

Skills (Desirable)

• Leadership skills.
• Participation in audit and research.
• Understanding of primary care information.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Risk Management awareness.
• Specialist knowledge of COPD/respiratory management.

Values and Behaviours (Essential)

• Demonstrate Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as specified in the Trust's policy and relevant legislation.

Training (Essential)

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Physical Requirements (Essential)

• Ability to perform the full range of duties.

Contractual Requirements (Essential)

• Able to travel between locations.
• Flexible to meet service needs.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use required; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submissions to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Ashfield Health Village, Newark Health Centre, 27 Portland Street 14‑22 Portland St, NG24 4XG, Kirkby in Ashfield, NG17 7AB

Website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/