Respiratory Specialist Nurse

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Respiratory Specialist Nurse to manage a caseload across multiple sites, focusing on respiratory diseases. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £63,119 per annum and opportunities for professional development, with responsibilities ranging from patient assessment to health promotion. The ideal candidate will have advanced respiratory assessment skills and a post-registration qualification in respiratory disease.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• NMC registered Adult Nurse or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification in respiratory disease/COPD (Level 7 or above).
• Advanced respiratory assessment skills, including spirometry interpretation.
• Evidence of working in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory disease.
• Implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care.
• Conduct annual long-term condition reviews.
• Offer health promotion advice and support.
• Support the delivery of respiratory education.

Skills

Respiratory disease management

Patient assessment

Education and training

Education

NMC registered Adult Nurse or equivalent

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

ARTP certification

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Respiratory Specialist Nurse to join our Primary Care team for the London Region. This is a brand new role and you will have the autonomy to manage your own caseload in a unique setting. This is a patient‑facing role and you will be working across all sites throughout the week.

Locations

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

Responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality. As a Respiratory Specialist Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Undertake the assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory disease (COPD, interstitial lung disease and bronchiectasis) working collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care including quality of care, referrals to specialist pathways and developing individualised treatment/care plans.
• Conduct annual long‑term condition (respiratory) reviews in line with Health in Justice 7A indicators and service specification.
• Offer health promotion advice and support to patients with respiratory disease including smoking cessation where appropriate.
• Support the delivery of respiratory education and training across the HiJ London Region.
• Educate and empower patients to identify early signs of change in their condition and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to gain independence and make informed choices.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Adult Nurse, or equivalent.
• Post‑registration qualification in respiratory disease/COPD (Level 7 or above).
• Advanced respiratory assessment skills, including spirometry interpretation (ARTP certification) and evidence of FeNO certification.
• Evidence of working in a community setting.
• Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Company Culture

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
• We act with integrity.
• We embrace diversity.
• We strive to do things better together.

Employment Details

This position is full time. You’ll receive an annual salary up to £63,119 per annum FTE, depending on experience.