Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist​/Practitioner

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative and forward‑thinking Respiratory Services as we expand our highly regarded team to deliver an Acute Respiratory Virtual Ward. With newly secured funding, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner to play a key role in shaping and delivering high‑quality respiratory care across East Berkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team providing patient‑centred care in the community and hospital settings.

You will deliver specialist respiratory assessment and intervention for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Working collaboratively with nurses, physiotherapists, nursing associates, associate practitioners, technicians and administrative colleagues, you will contribute to the development of holistic, evidence‑based management plans tailored to individual patient needs.

The role involves assessing patients with complex physical and psychological presentations, planning and implementing personalised treatment programmes, and supporting the wider team in delivering safe, effective care.

A strong understanding of respiratory disease management is essential, including knowledge of local and national guidance relating to:

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Bronchiectasis
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Asthma
• Home Oxygen therapy

A special interest in COPD would be advantageous.

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.

This role is based in Windsor, covering East Berkshire, with inpatient care delivered at Wexham Park Hospital.

This is a demanding yet highly rewarding position that will broaden your clinical expertise and enhance your professional portfolio. You will benefit from:

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive leadership within two organisations rated Good and Outstanding by the CQC
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of an evolving seven‑day service

The post is primarily Monday to Friday, 9am‑5pm, with future plans to expand service provision.

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

• Registered Nurse – Part 1, 2, 12.
• First degree in nursing, or demonstrable experience at this level
• Teaching / assessment programme
• Relevant specialist post‑basic programme in respiratory / experience or relevant community nursing qualification

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

• Relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR recent clinical experience in the acute or community setting
• Degree in nursing, or demonstrable experience at this level
• Teaching/assessment programme

• Previous community nursing experience
• CBG / ABG interpretation

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge in general nursing
• Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
• Clinical knowledge & skills in respiratory care
• Able to work autonomously and within a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience of formal / informal…