Respiratory Specialist Nurse | and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Our Community Respiratory Service delivers high quality, patient centred care for people living with long term respiratory conditions in Sutton Borough of London. We provide a comprehensive range of support, including specialist outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits, ensuring patients receive holistic assessment and tailored treatment within their own community. A core element of our service is our well established, venue based pulmonary rehabilitation programme, designed to improve symptom control, exercise tolerance, and overall quality of life.

This programme is recognised for its strong outcomes and patient satisfaction. Our team is made up of highly skilled specialist respiratory nurses, physiotherapists, and an occupational therapist who work collaboratively to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach, our commitment to clinical excellence, and our dedication to supporting patients to manage their respiratory health with confidence and independence.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a well-established community multidisciplinary respiratory specialist team, consisting of Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, and Respiratory Assistant Practitioner.

• Providing holistic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in line with agreed policies, protocols, and guidelines
• Requesting and performing appropriate diagnostic and/or therapeutic interventions to support comprehensive patient assessment
• Prescribing clinically appropriate treatments in accordance with local guidelines and Trust protocols for Non-Medical Prescribing
• Leading on the professional development of junior team members within the service
• Actively promoting health and participating in health promotion activities
• Managing complaints in line with Trust policy and professional standards
• Contributing to the development of evidence-based practice through audit, evaluation, and user and stakeholder feedback

Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.