Job Introduction
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist Respiratory Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established respiratory service that prides itself on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
About the Role
As a Specialist Respiratory Nurse, you will work alongside an experienced multi-disciplinary clinical team to provide effective care and support to patients with chronic respiratory conditions. This includes delivering and supporting:
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
COPD Supported Discharge
Home Oxygen Assessment and Review Services
You will use your advanced clinical skills and specialist knowledge to assess, monitor, and manage patients in a variety of settings. Your role will be central in supporting individuals to achieve optimal respiratory health and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments and develop personalised care plans.
Monitor patient progress and adapt interventions based on clinical evidence and patient feedback.
Provide education and support to patients and their families to promote self-management and understanding of respiratory conditions.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and other services to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
Contribute to service development initiatives and clinical audit activities.
About You
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated practitioner with:
NMC registration
Proven experience in respiratory care or a related speciality.
Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
A commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Why Join Us?
Work in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team.
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
Make a real impact on the lives of people living with respiratory conditions.
If you’re passionate about respiratory care and want to work in a role where you can make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Jane Lindsay -Jane.Lindsay@hcrgcaregroup.com or Sarah Nockolds - Sarah.Nockolds@hcrgcaregroup.com
Main Responsibility
• Developing and implementing care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments, current guidelines, and best evidence.
• Assessing patient suitability for Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) and ensuring cost-effective and appropriate provision.
• Providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients with COPD and ILD.
• Supporting the delivery of Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), including education and exercise programs.
• Promoting patient self-management through behavioral change strategies.
• Communicating complex clinical information to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Managing and prioritizing ongoing patient care within a case management approach.
• Using IT systems to maintain accurate records and support clinical audits.
• Working collaboratively within the community nursing team and multidisciplinary services.
• Ensuring compliance with professional and organizational policies and procedures.
Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities and specification.
The Ideal Candidate
• Registered Nurse qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Expert knowledge in the treatment and management of long-term respiratory conditions.
• Knowledge of pharmacology in the management of long-term disease.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and providing care to patients with long-term respiratory conditions.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• IT literacy and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly in response to service needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement
Package Description
At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:
• Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £37,338 with Agenda for change terms and conditions including NHS pension.
• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counseling, career coaching, and legal advice.
• Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
• Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
As you’d expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
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