Respiratory Nurse / Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly service for a highly motivated enthusiastic nurse or physiotherapist looking to develop their respiratory skills during a 12 month secondment.

The post is full-time; however, part time hours may be considered.

The role will be working primarily within the North and Mid Hampshire area providing high quality care to a range of respiratory patients. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team supported by a locality team lead and accountable to the service lead.

The service provides Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Oxygen assessment and review, Admission Avoidance & Supported Discharge. We work with community services and networking is important. The successful candidate will primarily work within Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Oxygen Assessment whilst having an understanding of the other elements of the service.

Ideally, candidates will have a minimum of 6 months post graduate experience. As a service we are committed to teaching and the development of our staff is paramount. All staff will be expected to embrace the opportunities to learn and develop skills and knowledge to further their careers in respiratory care. During the year you will have the opportunity to obtain a qualification in capillary blood gas sampling through an accredited program.

Applicants need to be enthusiastic, motivated and be able to motivate others. They will have excellent communication skills with patients, families and health care professionals. They will be committed to excellence in the workplace.

A car driver is essential as the post will involve travelling across the region.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.