Job Description

The Buckinghamshire Integrated respiratory service (BIRS) has an exciting opportunity within its service and looking for a dynamic allied healthcare professional or nurse with a keen interest in respiratory medicine.
A valid driving licence is essential for this role as the post holder will be required to travel to various BHT venues, community centres and patient homes within Buckinghamshire.
The post holder will provide specialist respiratory input supporting the service pathway within the acute, community setting and outpatient setting, using highly developed specialist practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge/respiratory qualifications.
Staff will be trained to be a specialist resource of information for health and social care staff, patients, families, carers, and external agencies who may require advice and support, and guidance in the management of respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma and other respiratory disease.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the various service pathways as part of the Buckinghamshire Integrated Respiratory Team (BIRS). The role includes working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver education and treatment and management plans for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory conditions, visiting patients at home to reduce avoidable hospital admission, early supported early discharge pathways for patients with COPD and other respiratory conditions.
Provide advice and support to patients (and their carers where appropriate) including the provision of education and self-management support.
Support skills and knowledge development in community nursing and acute care.
Undertake patient assessments.
Provide specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in their related field.
Work in collaboration with the Team to look at new and innovative ways of providing a positive patient and staff experience. This will be demonstrated with the patient and staff experience feedback questionnaires.
Work closely and supportively with the Specialist Nurses and directly with the Department teams. This will allow facilitation to develop and improve nursing practice; improve staff morale and patient experience.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,338 to 44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-IM7226532-A
Job locations
Amersham Hospital
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Good general education
• Registered General Nurse/ HPC
• Further education training e.g MSPP
• Registered RN (adult)/ AHP
• Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
• Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme
• Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
• Knowledge of a role of a Band 6
• Knowledge of the NMC code of Professional Conduct or HPC registration
• Experience delivering patient education
• Advanced Diagnostic and Clinical Assessment Skills Module
• Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies / DH agenda
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group

Desirable

• Able to manage own case load
• Self Motivated
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Good time management skills
• Computer skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of Respiratory nursing
• Significant experience at a Band 5/6 nursing level within a related field
• Previous experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring
• Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff
• Proven ability to utilise word, power point and excel to a level of producing documents, reports
• Post registration experience working with respiratory patients
• Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to change

Desirable

• Post registration experience
• previous work related experience
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Special circumstances
Essential

• Able to work required shift pattern
• Driving license

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Good general education
• Registered General Nurse/ HPC
• Further education training e.g MSPP
• Registered RN (adult)/ AHP
• Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
• Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme
• Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
• Knowledge of a role of a Band 6
• Knowledge of the NMC code of Professional Conduct or HPC registration
• Experience delivering patient education
• Advanced Diagnostic and Clinical Assessment Skills Module
• Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies / DH agenda
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group

Desirable

• Able to manage own case load
• Self Motivated
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Good time management skills
• Computer skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of Respiratory nursing
• Significant experience at a Band 5/6 nursing level within a related field
• Previous experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring
• Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff
• Proven ability to utilise word, power point and excel to a level of producing documents, reports
• Post registration experience working with respiratory patients
• Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to change

Desirable

• Post registration experience
• previous work related experience
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Special circumstances
Essential

• Able to work required shift pattern
• Driving license