Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Respiratory Nurse to join the Adult Integrated Respiratory (AIR) Team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of integrated respiratory services across community, outpatient and supported discharge pathways, providing high-quality, person-centred care for adults with respiratory disease.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the assessment, monitoring and ongoing management of patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions, including COPD, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease. The role will involve supporting respiratory virtual ward services, pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, oxygen assessment and review pathways, patient education and self-management support.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist respiratory knowledge and skills while working alongside experienced respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, advanced clinical practitioners and respiratory consultants within a supportive learning environment. A full UK driving licence is essential as the role includes community-based patient visits.

This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September/October 2026

Main duties of the job

• To support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care across community, outpatient and supported discharge pathways.
• Undertake delegated patient assessments, reviews and follow-up contacts in patients' homes, clinics and outpatient settings, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support the management of patients with COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease and other respiratory conditions through respiratory virtual ward and community respiratory services.
• Contribute to Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) and oxygen review pathways, including patient education, safety assessments and routine monitoring.
• Assist in the delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes, including exercise sessions, education and self-management support.
• Provide respiratory education to patients, carers and families, including inhaler technique, breathlessness management, exacerbation recognition and lifestyle advice.
• Work collaboratively with respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, advanced clinical practitioners, consultants, primary care and community teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Undertake clinical observations and skills such as venepuncture where trained and competent.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, competency achievement and reflective practice to develop specialist respiratory skills.

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications

• NMC registration (or pending registration)

Desirable Qualifications

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

Essential Experience

• Some relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR significant recent clinical experience in an acute setting
• Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient in the hospital setting

Desirable Experience

• Previous community nursing experience

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge in general nursing
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC 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 as part of a team under direction and without supervision

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Clinical knowledge & skills in respiratory care

Essential Special Requirements

• 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Closing date: 18 November 2026
Reference number: 151-KMU543-A
Contact: Makayla Brennan, Respiratory clinical nurse specialist, makayla.brennan@nhs.net, 03006146796

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