Associate Respiratory Nurse Specialist

NHS

  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • £38,682 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 5 days ago
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our established specialist respiratory team for an experienced nurse . We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to develop in the role as associate clinical nurse specialist.A high level of clinical decision making is required for this post therefore sound theoretical and practical knowledge relating to respiratory care is required from an experienced nurse who strives to maintain clinical excellence.The role will involve daily coordination of the respiratory specialist service and caseload management of this group of patients within both clinic and ward environment.You will need excellent communication skills be able to deliver education and advice to patients, carers and health care professionals and be able to demonstrate your ability to work and make clinical decisions autonomously.Main duties of the jobYou will promote and develop high standards of care and work within the respiratory team supporting patients with respiratory conditions.You will work in close collaboration with the respiratory department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective pathway of care. This will include providing care in the ward and outpatient setting and communicating closely with primary care services.This role is ideal for a nurse with at least 2 years respiratory ward / community experience, with the drive and enthusiasm to be part of expanding respiratory specialist service.About usWith a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number390-DoM-BR-3301Job locationsBroomfieldCourt RoadChelmsfordCM1 7ETJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NMC
Desirable
  • Respiratory course
ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrable previous experience in respiratory ward / community
  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Use of acute oxygen therapy
Desirable
  • Assessment and consultation course
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NMC
Desirable
  • Respiratory course
ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrable previous experience in respiratory ward / community
  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Use of acute oxygen therapy
Desirable
  • Assessment and consultation course

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