Respiratory Specialist Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Respiratory Specialist Nurse for the Primary Care team. You'll manage your own caseload across multiple secure sites, providing patient care for respiratory conditions. The role offers competitive pay up to £63,119 per annum, a focus on career development, and comprehensive benefits such as discounts on shopping and continuous learning support. Join a team where you can truly make a difference in patient healthcare.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Continuous professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Evidence of experience working in a community or secure environment is an advantage.
• Must have current UK professional registration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Bronchiectasis.
• Conduct annual condition reviews in line with service specifications.
• Educate patients on recognizing early condition changes.

Skills

Advanced respiratory assessment skills

Spirometry interpretation

Health promotion advice

Education

NPM registered Adult Nurse

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

Job description

Job summary

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 that gives you autonomy to manage your own caseload across six secure sites.

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

Hours and salary

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00‑17.00 or 08:00‑16:00

Salary: Full‑time, annual salary up to £63,119 per annum (FTE) – dependent on experience.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework and regional/national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System for continuous learning
• Support from the wider team and peer mentors
• Legal right to work in the UK – additional vetting and security checks will be required for this role

Main duties of the job

• Undertake assessment and treatment of patients with COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease and Bronchiectasis, working collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Implement and evaluate patient care, including quality improvement and referral to specialist pathways.
• Conduct annual long‑term condition reviews in line with Health in Justice 7A indicators and service specifications.
• Offer health‑promotion advice and support, including smoking cessation where appropriate.
• Support the delivery of respiratory education and training across the London Region.
• Educate and empower patients to recognise early changes in their condition and achieve independence.

Career development

We offer a wide range of internal and external opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Continuous professional development support
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when required

About us

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 more than 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life, driven by core values of treating patients and each other with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity and striving to do things better together.

Requirements

• NPM 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 FeNO evidence
• Experience working in a community or secure environment (hospital, community or prison) – not essential, but an advantage

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Du Cane Road, London W12 0AN

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/