Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist or Allied Health Professional (AHP) with specialist knowledge and experience in respiratory care to join our team at Farnham Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician to provide high-quality, patient-centred respiratory care across the service. You will work as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking comprehensive assessment, clinical management and review of patients with a range of respiratory conditions, while supporting the delivery and development of the service.

You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and other healthcare professionals to promote effective self-management, improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital admissions. The role will include providing specialist advice, education and support to patients and colleagues, contributing to clinical pathways and supporting service improvement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team. You will be committed to evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and delivering compassionate care.

If you are an experienced respiratory clinician looking for an opportunity to develop your specialist practice and make a positive difference to patients and the wider service, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job
Provide specialist respiratory intervention and support the multidisciplinary team with assessment and development of holistic management plans.

Assess respiratory patients with a wide range of presentations, including complex physical and psychological conditions.

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of multiple respiratory conditions, including:COPDBronchiectasisInterstitial Lung Disease (ILD)AsthmaOxygen therapy

Be familiar with and apply local and national clinical guidelines relating to respiratory conditions.

Join a demanding but rewarding role offering a wide variety of experience and opportunities to develop new clinical skills.

Enhance your professional portfolio through varied clinical experience.

Receive dedicated support for professional development across two organisations rated "Good" and "Outstanding" in their most recent CQC inspections.

Benefit from a comprehensive induction programme.Access and be actively supported with ongoing learning and professional development.

Work predominantly Monday to Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.There is a longer-term plan to introduce a 7-day service.

The role is based within Frimley Health, at Farnham Community Hospital. The service covers North-East Hampshire, Farnham and Surrey Heath.

About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to the job role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12
• Degree in nursing or demonstrable experience at this level
• Teaching / assessment programme

Desirable

• Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in general nursing/physiotherapy
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC/HCPC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
• Awareness of community working and structures
• Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
• Able to work autonomously and within a team
• Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Advanced clinical assessment skills

Experience
Essential

• Relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty
• Recent clinical experience in the acute or community setting
• Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient

Desirable

• CBG / ABG interpretation
• Previous community nursing experience

Special Requirements
Essential

• Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
• Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours

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