Respiratory Specialist Nurse

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Respiratory Specialist Nurse to manage a personal caseload in secure environments within London. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and a Level 7 qualification in respiratory care. Responsibilities include assessing patients with respiratory diseases and providing health promotion advice. This full-time role offers an annual salary up to £63,119 and benefits like discounts on shopping and leisure activities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Employee assistance helpline

24/7 support for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration.
• Post-registration qualification in respiratory disease required.
• Experience in a community or healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory disease.
• Implement and evaluate patient care including individualised treatment plans.
• Provide health promotion advice and smoking cessation support.

Skills

Advanced respiratory assessment skills

Spirometry interpretation (ARTP certification)

FeNO certification

Experience in a community setting

Education

NMC registered Adult Nurse

Post-registration qualification in respiratory disease (Level 7 or above)

Job description

Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Respiratory Specialist Nurse to join our Primary Care team for the London Region. This brand‑new role gives you the autonomy to manage your own caseload in a unique setting.

Locations

• HMP Belmarsh (Cat A)
• HMP Thameside (Cat B)
• Heathrow IRC
• HMP Pentonville (Cat B)
• HMP Wormwood Scrubs (Cat B)
• HMP Brixton (Cat B)

Hours

Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:00 or 08:00 to 16:00

Salary

Full‑time; annual salary up to £63,119 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

Support & Development

• Bespoke induction including Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Learning Management System for your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory disease (COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis).
• Implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care including QoF, specialist referrals and individualised treatment plans.
• Conduct annual long‑term condition reviews in line with Health in Justice 7A indicators.
• Provide health promotion advice and smoking cessation support.
• Support delivery of respiratory education and training across the HiJ London Region.
• Educate patients to recognise early signs of change and empower independent care decisions.

Requirements

• NMC registered Adult Nurse (or equivalent).
• Post‑registration qualification in respiratory disease/COPD (Level 7 or above).
• Advanced respiratory assessment skills – spirometry interpretation (ARTP certification) and FeNO certification.
• Evidence of experience in a community setting.
• Preferred: experience in hospital, community or prison environment.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Full‑time employee assistance helpline and financial assistance.
• 24/7 support for personal and professional development.

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group delivers NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments. We are the UK’s leading independent provider, putting patients’ needs first regardless of background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by core values: integrity, diversity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Employment Conditions

Candidates must have legal right to work in the UK. The role is subject to additional vetting and security checks, and Disclosure & Barring Service checks. Current UK professional registration is required.

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group – Du Cane Road, London, W12 0AN.