Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 26 hours per week
- Job ref
- 151-KMU543-A
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- King Edward VII hospital
- Town
- Windsor
- Salary
- £23,349 - £28,423 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Respiratory Staff Nurse (open to newly qualified nurses)
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Respiratory Nurse to join the Adult Integrated Respiratory (AIR) Team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of integrated respiratory services across community, outpatient and supported discharge pathways, providing high-quality, person-centred care for adults with respiratory disease.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the assessment, monitoring and ongoing management of patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions, including COPD, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease. The role will involve supporting respiratory virtual ward services, pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, oxygen assessment and review pathways, patient education and self-management support.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist respiratory knowledge and skills while working alongside experienced respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, advanced clinical practitioners and respiratory consultants within a supportive learning environment. A full UK driving licence is essential as the role includes community-based patient visits.
This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September/October 2026"
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
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Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration (or pending registration)
Desirable criteria
- Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete
Experience
Essential criteria
- Some relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR significant recent clinical experience in an acute setting
- Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient in the hospital setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous community nursing experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge in general nursing
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
- Awareness of community working and structures
- Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
- Able to work as part of a team under direction and without supervision
Desirable criteria
- Clinical knowledge & skills in respiratory care
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
- Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Makayla Brennan
- Job title
- Respiratory clinical nurse specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 614 6796
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