Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative and forward‑thinking Respiratory Services as we expand our highly regarded team to deliver an Acute Respiratory Virtual Ward. With newly secured funding, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner to play a key role in shaping and delivering high‑quality respiratory care across East Berkshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team providing patient‑centred care in the community and hospital settings.
Main Duties
You will deliver specialist respiratory assessment and intervention for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Working collaboratively with nurses, physiotherapists, nursing associates, associate practitioners, technicians and administrative colleagues, you will contribute to the development of holistic, evidence‑based management plans tailored to individual patient needs.
The role involves assessing patients with complex physical and psychological presentations, planning and implementing personalised treatment programmes, and supporting the wider team in delivering safe, effective care.
A strong understanding of respiratory disease management is essential, including knowledge of local and national guidance relating to:
* Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
* Bronchiectasis
* Interstitial Lung Disease
* Asthma
* Home Oxygen therapy
A special interest in COPD would be advantageous.
About Us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability‑confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
We know how important it is to have a healthy work‑life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Details
Date posted: 11 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 6
Salary: £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 151‑KMU395
Job locations: King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP
Job Responsibilities
This role is based in Windsor, covering East Berkshire, with inpatient care delivered at Wexham Park Hospital. For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
What We Offer
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* Supportive leadership within two organisations rated Good and Outstanding by the CQC
* The opportunity to contribute to the development of an evolving seven‑day service
* The post is primarily Monday to Friday, 9am‑5pm, with future plans to expand service provision
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Registered Nurse – Part 1, 2, 12
* First degree in nursing, or demonstrable experience at this level
* Teaching / assessment programme
* Relevant specialist post‑basic programme in respiratory / experience or relevant community nursing qualification
Desirable Qualifications
* Diploma/degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willingness to complete
* Previous community nursing experience
Essential Skills & Knowledge
* Demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge in general nursing
* Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
* Clinical knowledge & skills in respiratory care
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience of formal / informal teaching of patients & staff
* Demonstrates skilful written and verbal communication skills
* Keyboard and word processing skills
* Commitment to multidisciplinary working
* Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
* Presentation and teaching experience
* Advanced clinical assessment skills
* Knowledge of blood gas interpretation
Desirable Skills & Knowledge
* Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
* Presentation and teaching experience
* Advanced clinical assessment skills
* Knowledge of blood gas interpretation
Special Requirements
* Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
* Willingness to be able to work weekends and unsocial hours
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check (subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP
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