Job requirements
Essential
29 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Managing those with Complex/Long Term Conditions.
- Skills
Flexible and positive approach
- Skills
Leadership and delegation skills.
- Skills
Confident to highlight and address under performance
- Skills
Therapeutic handling techniques.
- Training
CPD
- Training
Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
- Knowledge
Up to date knowledge in developments within respiratory care in respect of oxygen
- Knowledge
Excellent verbal / /written communication skills
- Knowledge
Self motivated and able to lead by example
- Knowledge
Excellent organisational skills
- Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of the BTS Guidelines
- Experience
Experienced in managing and prescribing patients with oxygen therapy
- Experience
Knowledge of Respiratory management within Primary/Secondary/Community Care with ability to transfer skills to appropriate setting and appropriately refer to relevant HCP
- Experience
Experience of working with Respiratory patients eg COPD, ILD and Bronchiectasis
- Experience
Experience working in the community
- Qualifications
1st Level Registered Nurse/ equivalent HCPC registration
- Qualifications
Post-registration and significant further specialist knowledge/post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory in Respiratory
- Qualifications
Knowledge of specialist procedures through training
- Qualifications
Able to perform blood gas sampling (CBG)
- Physical Requirements
Able to deliver the principle accountabilities identified in job description in a variety of settings.
- Physical Requirements
Ability to undertake Manual Handling Procedures in line with Trust Policy.
- Physical Requirements
Ability to produce reports and respond to clinical need e.g. ability to carry out capillary blood gas sampling and spirometry
- Physical Requirements
To deliver the principle accountabilities identified in the job description.
- Physical Requirements
Can demonstrate the ability to communicate and support individuals with life limiting conditions. Ability to communicate with patients and carers who may have cognitive impairment.
- Values and Behaviours
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- Values and Behaviours
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
- Contractual Requirements
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Contractual Requirements
Flexibility to work within the needs of the service which may include 7 day working between 8am – 8pm on a rota basis.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience working in a specialist Home Oxygen Service
- Qualifications
ARTP Spirometry experience/training or working towards
- Qualifications
Relevant post registration diploma/degree courses in respiratory management
- Qualifications
experienced in capillary blood gas sampling
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Home Oxygen Community respiratory nurse within our Home Oxygen Assessment and Review Service, part of the Mid-Notts Cardio Respiratory service to plan, prepare and support the delivery of home oxygen assessment to work both in clinics and patient's home environment.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Home Oxygen Community Respiratory Nurse within our Home Oxygen Assessment and Review Service, part of the Mid-Notts Cardio Respiratory service to plan, prepare and support the delivery of home oxygen assessment to work both in clinics and patient's home environment. There will be a requirement to work across Mid-Notts area including Mansfield & Ashfield, Newark & Sherwood, although predominantly in the Mansfield and Ashfield area to meet the needs of the service in the Mid- Notts portfolio, therefore you must be a full UK drivers licence holder and have access to a car for work purposes.
The Mid-Notts Cardio Respiratory Service is a community based team, which provides holistic and multidisciplinary evidence based support for respiratory patients in the Mid-Notts area. This service includes Specialist Community Respiratory Nurses, the Home Oxygen Service and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Working in partnership with other community teams, primary care and close support from Respiratory Consultants in secondary care. We aim to improve quality of life and promote self-management for respiratory patients through comprehensive holistic interventions.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be an experience nurse, responsible for providing specialist nursing care and will work flexibly supporting the team to deliver high quality patient oxygen assessments. . You will need to demonstrate excellent risk assessment communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable. Producing succinct patient assessment reports is essential and ensuring a high level of documentation within the specialist and holistic assessment which enables patients to be cared for in their own homes and clinic settings. You will facilitate the prevention of unnecessary hospital admission/re-admission by reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individual's potential for independence. A robust induction and competency-based development package will be provided.
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.
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This advert is for Home Oxygen Community Respiratory Nurse/Physiologist with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Retford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata for part time). The contract type is Permanent: Working 30 hours per week - over 4 days (to include Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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