Band 5-6 Developmental Respiratory Nurse / Physiotherapist | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

A vacant post for a band 6 Respiratory Nurse or Respiratory Physiotherapist has arisen in North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) in the area of South West Essex within the Integrated Respiratory Team. The Integrated Respiratory Team is an integrated service with Nursing staff, Specialist Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Physiotherapy Assistants and Administration staff. The service covers many aspects of community respiratory care, including COPD Team, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Oxygen Service, Respiratory Virtual Ward and Breathlessness and Diagnostics service.

For overseas qualified nurses wishing to become UK registered with the NMC, please check eligibility to be supported through the Capital Nurse consortium at the Capital Nurse London website. NELFT welcomes overseas nurses but cannot consider applications directly; you should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

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2. Promoting effective self-management of patients and/or providing professional intervention for community management to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, improve quality of life and actively identify patients who would benefit from case management.
   
3. Make a contribution to both patient and professional education.
   
4. Deliver a high level of respiratory care to COPD patients and other suitably identified respiratory conditions.
   
5. Perform and/or interpret ABG and CBG results for oxygen therapy assessment and review.
   
6. Support/deliver the assessment and delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation after upskilling and/or provide sickness and holiday cover to this service.
   
7. Support the delivery of the Respiratory Virtual Ward (RVW) which supports Admission Avoidance and Early Supported Discharge pathways. This service is 7 days and requires weekend cover on a rostered basis.
   
8. Support the Breathlessness and Diagnostics service by performing quality FeNo and ARTP accredited Spirometry. The service is evolving and additional suitable pathways may be added.
   
9. Participate in MDT, teaching, supervision of junior staff and provide peer support.
   
10. Support and deliver the Trust’s Values.
    

Our Values 2025 – 2030: We are kind, We are respectful, We work together with our communities. These values help us provide the best care by the best people. New starters are welcomed with a comprehensive induction, including mandatory training and systems training, and meetings with executive team and senior managers. Induction is held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.

The post is Monday – Friday 9:00–17:00 and Saturday – Sunday 09:00–15:00, on a 4-week or suitable rota basis once training and competency are signed off.

Probationary period applies.

High Cost Area Supplement: This post attracts 5% of basic salary (minimum £1,303 and maximum £2,198 per annum, pro rata for part-time).

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• The successful candidate will be an Adult Nurse or Physiotherapist with at least 2 years’ experience at Band 5, including Respiratory experience and those with complex respiratory presentation and multiple comorbidities.
  
• Ability to work flexibly across South West Essex and travel to clinic locations and home visits.
  
• Covered areas include Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford and Billericay.
  
• Certain respiratory qualifications and courses are mandatory; support may be provided if not currently held, to be qualified at interview.
  
• Certificates of Sponsorship: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, sponsorship cannot be offered for all roles. Check UKVI eligibility; HCAS is not included in basic salary for sponsorship calculations.
  

We encourage applications even if you do not meet all criteria. Some posts may close early. See the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

We welcome your application and note the advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.

For reference, a video related to the role and organisation can be found at 3nX8CImoDX8. This advert and role are subject to change and closing dates.