Respiratory Specialist Nurse | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,751 - £60,651 pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Surrey, SM3 8EP |
| Company: | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7715454/343-7715454-UB-RB-Y |
Summary
Our Community Respiratory Service delivers high quality, patient centred care for people living with long term respiratory conditions in Sutton Borough of London. We provide a comprehensive range of support, including specialist outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits, ensuring patients receive holistic assessment and tailored treatment within their own community.
A core element of our service is our well established, venue based pulmonary rehabilitation programme, designed to improve symptom control, exercise tolerance, and overall quality of life. This programme is recognised for its strong outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Our team is made up of highly skilled specialist respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, and an occupational therapist who work collaboratively to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach, our commitment to clinical excellence, and our dedication to supporting patients to manage their respiratory health with confidence and independence.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a well‑established community multidisciplinary respiratory specialist team, consisting of Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, and Respiratory Assistant Practitioner.
The Respiratory MDT’s key aims are:
• To deliver evidence‑based care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions within the Sutton borough of London
• To develop integrated respiratory service pathways through audit and evaluation
• To promote health through patient empowerment, education, and self‑management support
Principal duties include:
• Providing holistic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in line with agreed policies, protocols, and guidelines
• Requesting and performing appropriate diagnostic and/or therapeutic interventions to support comprehensive patient assessment
• Prescribing clinically appropriate treatments in accordance with local guidelines and Trust protocols for Non‑Medical Prescribing
• Leading on the professional development of junior team members within the service
• Actively promoting health and participating in health promotion activities
• Managing complaints in line with Trust policy and professional standards
• Contributing to the development of evidence‑based practice through audit, evaluation, and user and stakeholder feedback
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Friday 6 Feb 2026