Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist /Allied Health Care professional

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Registered Nurse Part 1,2,12 or equivalent qualification in allied health care professions

2. Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits.

3. Minimum 2 years relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR

At least 2yrs recent clinical experience in the acute setting

4. Able to work autonomously and within a team

5. Evidence of continuing professional development

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Joanne King Respiratory Nurse Consultant 07917093468 or joanneking2@nhs.net wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Interview will be held on 27th Oct 2025

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Care Professional
• Relevant specialist post basic programme in respiratory / experience or relevant community nursing qualification

Desirable

• First degree in nursing, acute skills, patient assessment or demonstrable experience at this level
• Teaching / assessment programme
• Diploma in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete

Previous Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR At least 2yrs recent clinical experience in the acute setting
• Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient in the hospital setting
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor to others

Desirable

• CBG / ABG interpretation
• Previous community nursing experience
• Non-Medical prescribing course

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in general nursing
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
• Awareness of community working and structure
• Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
• Clinical knowledge & skills in respiratory care
• Able to work autonomously and within a team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience of formal / informal teaching of patients & staff
• Decision making skills
• Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
• Keyboard and word processing skills

Desirable

• Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Presentation and teaching experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
• Demonstrates a commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Forward thinking
• Able to manage self directed learning
• Able to be receptive to advise and guidance from senior colleagues
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Emotional maturity
• Motivation/drive/ enthusiasm
• Confidence, Patience and Empathy
• Caring
• Commitment to ongoing implementation of the Trust's objectives, nursing & midwifery strategy, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSF's
• Adaptable to service change
• Clear vision of role & commitment to development of respiratory services.
• Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy /policy and how this relates to the service
• Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice
• 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.

UK Registration

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