Respiratory Nurse Specialist | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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Salary: | Not specified |
Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata for part time) |
Hours: | Part time |
Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
Location: | West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PX |
Company: | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 7287736/186-826-25-GH |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Community Respiratory Nurse, Band 6, within our South Notts Cardiorespiratory Service.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Whilst this post is mainly based in the West Bridgford area there will be a requirement to work across the Rushcliffe area to meet the needs of the service, therefore you must be a full UK drivers licence holder and have access to a car for work purposes.
The South Notts Cardio Respiratory Service is a community based team, which provides holistic and multidisciplinary evidence based support for respiratory patients in the South Notts area. This service includes Specialist Community Respiratory Nurses, the Home Oxygen Service and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Working in partnership with other community teams, primary care and close support from Respiratory Consultants in secondary care. We aim to improve quality of life and promote self-management for respiratory patients through comprehensive holistic interventions.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
You will be an experienced Nurse responsible for providing specialist respiratory nursing care and will work flexibly supporting the team to deliver high quality patient care.
You will need to demonstrate excellent risk assessment, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable.
Producing succinct patient assessment reports is essential and ensuring a high level of documentation within the specialist and holistic assessment which enables patients to be cared for in their own homes and clinic settings.
You will facilitate the prevention of unnecessary hospital admission/re-admission by reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individual's potential for independence.
A robust induction and competency-based development package will be provided.
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Jul 2025
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