Respiratory Staff Nurse (open to newly qualified nurses)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Windsor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Respiratory Staff Nurse to join the Adult Integrated Respiratory (AIR) Team. The post supports care across community, outpatient and home settings, including virtual ward and rehabilitation programmes.

Open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September/October 2026, the role requires a full UK driving licence for domiciliary visits and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete.
• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of general nursing and respiratory care.
• Awareness of COPD/asthma guidelines (NICE/BTS) and community nursing structures.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care across community, outpatient and home visit pathways.
• Assist with LTOT and oxygen review pathways and pulmonary rehabilitation programmes.
• Provide inhaler technique education and self-management support to patients and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audits, service evaluation and quality improvement.

Skills

General nursing knowledge

NMC guidelines

Community nursing

COPD and asthma knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Respiratory care degree/diploma

Job description

Respiratory Staff Nurse (open to newly qualified nurses)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Respiratory Nurse to join the Adult Integrated Respiratory (AIR) Team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of integrated respiratory services across community, outpatient and supported discharge pathways, providing high-quality, person-centred care for adults with respiratory disease.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the assessment, monitoring and ongoing management of patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions, including COPD, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease. The role will involve supporting respiratory virtual ward services, pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, oxygen assessment and review pathways, patient education and self-management support.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist respiratory knowledge and skills while working alongside experienced respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, advanced clinical practitioners and respiratory consultants within a supportive learning environment. A full UK driving licence is essential as the role includes community-based patient visits.

This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September/October 2026"

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care across community, outpatient and supported discharge pathways. Undertake delegated patient assessments, reviews and follow-up contacts in patients' homes, clinics and outpatient settings, escalating concerns appropriately. Support the management of patients with COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease and other respiratory conditions through respiratory virtual ward and community respiratory services. Contribute to Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) and oxygen review pathways, including patient education, safety assessments and routine monitoring. Assist in the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes, including exercise sessions, education and self-management support. Provide respiratory education to patients, carers and families, including inhaler technique, breathlessness management, exacerbation recognition and lifestyle advice. Work collaboratively with respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, advanced clinical practitioners, consultants, primary care and community teams to ensure coordinated patient care. Undertake clinical observations and skills such as venepuncture where trained and competent. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities. Participate in ongoing professional development, competency achievement and reflective practice to develop specialist respiratory skills.

About us

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete

Experience

• Some relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR significant recent clinical experience in an acute setting
• Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient in the hospital setting
• Previous community nursing experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge in general nursing
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
• Awareness of community working and structures
• Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
• Able to work as part of a team under direction and without supervision
• Clinical knowledge & skills in respiratory care

Special Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
• Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours

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.

£23,349 to £28,423 a yearper annum incl HCAS