Job overview  

A sensational opportunity has arisen to join the well-established, innovative, and dynamic Respiratory Services. We are expanding our successful teams to provide Acute Respiratory Virtual Ward and have secured new funding to increase our team with the following post available:

An enthusiastic and knowledgeable B6 Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner who is committed to delivering and ensuring others deliver excellent, evidence based respiratory care. You will be part of a team of nurses, physiotherapists, nursing associates, associate practitioners, physio technicians and administrative support to deliver care for people with respiratory illness in the place of choice. A special interest and knowledge in COPD would be beneficial.

Main duties of the job  

The successful candidate will provide specialist respiratory intervention, as well as supporting the multidisciplinary team in assessment and development of a holistic management plan. You will be expected to perform assessment of respiratory patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, developing and delivering an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme based on this. You will understand the assessment and management of multiple respiratory conditions and be aware of local and national guidelines for COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma and Oxygen.

We are looking for the best clinicians to join us in this demanding but enjoyable role which will provide a wide variety of experience and skills enhancing your professional portfolio. With dedicated support for your professional development in two organisations that received ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ on their recent CQC inspections there is every reason to join our expanding teams! We offer a comprehensive induction programme and actively support ongoing learning.

The role is a predominantly Monday – Friday with the hours being 9-5, although there is a longer-term plan to provide a 7 day service.

The role is available in Frimley Health; based in Windsor covering all areas in East Berkshire with inpatient care being at Wexham Park Hospital.