Advanced Clinical Respiratory Specialist
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,888.00 to £64,880.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £57888.00 - £64880.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chertsey, KT16 0PZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M0050-17-25-0008 |
Summary
The postholder(s) working closely with the Respiratory Clinical Leads at the ICB will support Surrey Heartlands ICB to improve identification and review of patients with asthma. The postholder(s) will deliver a quality highly specialised improvement programme, focusing on either West Surrey or East Surrey GP facing practices. The post holder will proactively support GP practices, by helping them to identify and manage uncontrolled asthma patients, aged 18 and over to embed evidence-based guideline care to improve asthma management across the entire asthma spectrum - from mild patients who may be on Short acting beta 2 agonists (SABA) monotherapy alone, right through to severe asthma patients who may be on long term oral steroids and high dose Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). The post holder will conduct face to face patient reviews and educate both practice staff and staff within the locality in asthma management. The postholder(s) will support the CORE20Plus5 delivery for patients with Long Term Conditions (respiratory) by: Providing additional capacity to support proactive patient reviews, alleviating pressure from the system ensuring care aligns with NICE and local guidelines Act as an independent non-medical prescriber and contribute to adherence of medi-cines optimisation strategies Deliver a positive reduction in environmental burden from carbon emissions from re-duced use of metered dose inhaler SABA therapy, and increased use of dry powder inhalers for AIR and MART. Promote patient self-management and deliver individualised care plans Encourage uptake of Influenza, Pneumococcal and Covid Vaccinations where they meet eligibility criteria. Improve the equity in standard of care for Asthma patients. Reducing the clinical burden in primary and secondary care from increasing appropri-ateness of referrals and reducing unscheduled visits for asthma care (hospital admis-sions from severe exacerbations and GP visits for exacerbations). Provide support for education to GP practices as needs are identified to help improve HCP knowledge and capabilities regarding asthma care Provide educational support for the rollout of SENTINEL to GP Practices Providing a sustainable impact on the improved capability of HCPs to manage asthma on project completion e.g. by role modelling clinics. Ensuring effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and organisational boundaries. Build relationships with all stakeholders to enable delivery of identified programmes and targets which support integration and continuity of care for patients with respiratory conditions. Key Responsibilities To lead and promote high quality specialist asthma care within Primary Care Clinical Review a caseload of patients with respiratory needs, providing evidence-based as-sessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care with Primary Care. Liaise and support Community Services and Secondary care to support patient care and improve overall outcomes. Undertake detailed clinical assessments, including diagnostic investigations (e.g., spi-rometry, FENO, peak flow, airway reversibility). Develop and review individualised self-management plans and support patients in life-style changes. Provide specialist advice to patients, carers, and professionals, including education on inhaler technique and medication adherence. Participate in Practice MDT meetings as appropriate. Ensure accurate and timely documentation in line with local and national standards. Service Development & Management Lead and promote integration of respiratory care between primary, secondary, and community services. Identifying patients for review, and support GP practices to set up systems and pro-cesses for improving ongoing care of asthma patients Develop and implement policies, protocols, and guidelines in line with national and lo-cal standards. Monitor and report on service outcomes, including cost savings and quality improve-ments. Participate in and lead service audits or evaluations for the project. Attend and participate in ICB respiratory Network meeting relating to this project Attendance as a member of the Steering Group, providing updates as required. Teaching & Training Provide specialist training and education to clinicians, management, and staff at all levels. Support the development and maintenance of clinical competencies within the team. Act as a clinical tutor/mentor for junior staff and students. Communication Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across the health and social care system. Present information in a variety of formats tailored to different audiences. Manage complex and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism Raise challenges or concerns with the project team as soon as identified. Governance & Quality Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and codes of conduct (NHS, NMC, GPhC, etc.). Ensure compliance with infection control, health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity policies. Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards at all times. Wellbeing & Professional Development Engage with wellbeing initiatives and support a positive workplace culture. Maintain professional registration and continuous professional development. Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning.