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

This is a part time role at 30 hours per week.

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.

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: COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Asthma, Oxygen 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.

Location: Farnham Community Hospital, Hale Road, Farnham, GU9 9QL. The service covers North-East Hampshire, Farnham and Surrey Heath.

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; 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.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Closing date: 09 November 2026
Contact: Magda Juszczynska, Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist, bjuszczynska@nhs.net, 03006138032

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