Respiratory Specialist Nurse / Physiotherapist

NHS; Helston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Cornwall is looking for a motivated band 6 clinician, either a Nurse or Physiotherapist, with experience in respiratory care or a desire to specialize in this field. The role involves assessing patients in their homes, advising primary care on management, and monitoring respiratory conditions. Candidates should be registered and have relevant qualifications, as frequent travel is required. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient care and health improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (adult) / HCPC Registered.
• Qualification in Respiratory Care (or equivalent experience).
• Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree.
• Must be a prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with chronic respiratory disease in their own home.
• Advise primary care on managing respiratory patients.
• Monitor disease progression and clinical needs.
• Specialist management of symptoms such as breathlessness.
• Conduct home oxygen assessments.

Skills

Working knowledge of spirometry, pulse oximetry and inhalers

Arterial blood gas analysis

Education

Registered Nurse (adult) / HCPC Registered

Qualification in Respiratory Care (or equivalent experience)

Post-registration diploma or working towards a degree

Prescriber

Job description

We are a happy, supportive multidisciplinary team based in the West area of the beautiful county of Cornwall, primarily looking after patients with chronic lung disease and breathlessness. We work closely with GPs and the acute hospital sites to keep our patients as independent and healthy as possible at home, supporting them to understand and manage the symptoms of their condition and enjoy the best quality of life.

We have a current vacancy for a motivated band 6 clinician (Nurse or Physiotherapist) who either has experience in respiratory care or would like to specialise in the field.

The closing date is 02 December 2025.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

Main duties of the job

Assessing patients with chronic respiratory disease in their own home or community clinic.

Advising primary care or other generalists in specialist management of respiratory patients.

Monitoring disease progression and clinical need through arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, spirometry.

Specialist management of symptoms such as chronic breathlessness, airway secretions, cough and medicines optimisation.

Home oxygen assessment and review of prescriptions, both long-term and ambulatory.

Integrated working with other specialist HCPs within the team (OT, physio, SLT, dietetics, support workers and administrator) and wider system (GPs, practice and community nursing and therapies, acute site clinicians and consultants) to share skills and ensure the patient receives seamless care.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Person Specification

Education Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Registered Nurse (adult) / HCPC Registered
• Qualification in Respiratory Care (or equivalent experience)
• Hold a post‑registration diploma or be working towards a degree
• Prescriber

Skills and Aptitude

• Working knowledge of spirometry, pulse oximetry and inhalers
• Arterial blood gas analysis

Knowledge and Abilities

• The ability to work without direct supervision, yet as part of a team
• Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust