North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Respiratory Specialist Nurse - Peterborough

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

Please note we are only able to accept applicants from those with a live NMC, or UK nursing students waiting PIN. We are unable to support OSCE at this time.

North West Anglia Foundation trust (NWAFT) covers a number of key sites including Peterborough City Hospital (PCH), Hinchinbrook and Stamford, cross site working is essential. You will develop skilled practice in the multidisciplinary management and nursing care of adult patients with a range of respiratory conditions such as Interstitial lung disease (ILS), Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Home Oxygen, and pulmonary rehabilitation. This role will be working within our hospital team, covering both inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and some home visits. You will offer an individualised service respecting the many diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds of our service users.

The applicant must have the means to travel around the community, to attend patents in their own home and work for on all trust sites.

Main duties of the job

1.Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and working to providing complex clinical care that is evidence-based, person-centred, safe, and compassionate.

To participate in inpatient and outpatient care, provide support, information, and education to empower patients to make informed decision about their ongoing chronic disease management
To improve quality of life by treating patients holistically, tailoring their treatment to provide individualised evidence based, high quality care.
To only act within own scope of competence including Non-Medical prescribing.

Use existing knowledge and work towards expertise and enhanced levels of clinical judgement to independently undertake complex and holistic assessments.
Act independently to plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate complex care using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions.

Act as an expert resource within their own organisation and for external agencies, asking for advice when appropriate.

Review referrals and offer advice to other clinicians when required.
Support the delivery of education and training opportunities for others within own scope of practice.

5.Communicate effectively in challenging environments and situations with patients, their families/carers, and the multi-disciplinary team.

6. Promote and encourage innovative clinical practice to support a culture of excellence within the wider health and care team.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-Med-7255228

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a respiratory service for patients under the care of Physicians in the Trust, and provide advice and guidance to colleagues within primary care.

To have a good understanding of national guidelines for ILD, COPD, Bronchiectasis, asthma and oxygen, including diagnosis and evidence-based interventions.

To manage and supervise the clinical care of respiratory patients including assessment, care planning, and on-going support, monitor adherence, including inhaler technique, untoward side effects of the drugs, and assess and arrange provision of oxygen therapy, assessment of functional ability (e.g. 6 minute walk test) and palliation of symptoms

To be able to provide effective smoking cessation advice and recommend interventions and support.

To provide advice, assessment and arrange the installation of oxygen therapy.

To perform diagnostic procedures such as spirometry and capillary blood gas sampling.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a respiratory service for patients under the care of Physicians in the Trust, and provide advice and guidance to colleagues within primary care.

To have a good understanding of national guidelines for ILD, COPD, Bronchiectasis, asthma and oxygen, including diagnosis and evidence-based interventions.

To be able to provide effective smoking cessation advice and recommend interventions and support.

To provide advice, assessment and arrange the installation of oxygen therapy.

To perform diagnostic procedures such as spirometry and capillary blood gas sampling.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse/HCPC registered
Advance clinical assessment or willing to undertake
Respiratory module at degree level or willingness to undertake

Desirable

Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years post registration within an acute or critical care setting
Ability to impart complex information
Ability to build a rapport with patients and the MDT

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse/HCPC registered
Advance clinical assessment or willing to undertake
Respiratory module at degree level or willingness to undertake

Desirable

Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years post registration within an acute or critical care setting
Ability to impart complex information
Ability to build a rapport with patients and the MDT

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)