Senior Community Respiratory Nurse – Autonomous Home Visits

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS health service seeks a band 6 Physiotherapist/Nurse to assess patients with chronic respiratory diseases in their homes and clinics. The role demands community or respiratory experience and offers a structured approach to pulmonary care, including multidisciplinary teamwork. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, NHS discounts, and 27 days of annual leave. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your career while supporting patient-centered care in various community settings.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Comprehensive Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Band 6 or band 5 with community or respiratory experience.
• Familiar with British Thoracic Society guidelines.
• Ability to work autonomously during home visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist advice to primary care teams.
• Conduct home oxygen assessments.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Community or respiratory experience

Strong engagement skills

Motivational techniques

Problem-solving approach

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

A regional NHS health service seeks a band 6 Physiotherapist/Nurse to assess patients with chronic respiratory diseases in their homes and clinics. The role demands community or respiratory experience and offers a structured approach to pulmonary care, including multidisciplinary teamwork. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, NHS discounts, and 27 days of annual leave. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your career while supporting patient-centered care in various community settings.