Specialist Respiratory Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 Months Fixed Term post in the North and Mid Hampshire Community Integrated Respiratory Service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Nurse with a passion for respiratory care to join our award winning and friendly multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to develop your chronic respiratory disease management skills through supporting patients on a mixture of patient pathways, including delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation, assessing patients on and for oxygen therapy, as well as supporting patients with acute COPD exacerbations at home through our Supported Discharge and Admission Avoidance pathways., The successful candidate will need to demonstrate passion and experience in chronic respiratory condition management, will have undertaken an accredited post graduate qualification in respiratory care as well as have evidence of supervising staff. Experience in the management and treatment of patients with COPD, Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary Fibrosis is essential for the 12 month fixed term position as well as experience in the assessment and review of home oxygen therapy.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team supported by the Locality Team Lead and accountable to the Service Lead, providing high quality care to a range of respiratory patients. You will receive a comprehensive induction program and will be mentored and guided through both in-house and external training as required. There will be peer to peer support available from our friendly team members.

As a service we are committed to teaching and the development of our staff to ensure our patients always receive the best evidence-based care possible. You can expect to be fully supported through all aspects of your clinical practice. We in turn do expect all staff to embrace the opportunities to learn, develop skills and knowledge to further their careers and improve their competence in delivering respiratory care.

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 12,000 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.

£37,338 to £44,962 a year fixed term 12 months to cover maternity leave