Job summary Previous recent applicants need not apply Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached. Do you really want to make a difference? Do you want to help patients remain living independently in their own homes working within a multi-disciplinary team? Do you want to be part of an innovative Respiratory team offering the highest quality care for patients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic registered specialist Nurse or Physiotherapist to join our highly specialised and committed respiratory clinicians, working as an integrated respiratory team, providing care to patients with Respiratory disease across North of Tees. The post holder will be responsible for providing high standard of care to patients across Hartlepool and Stockton with regards to their respiratory health. The service provides care both in a clinic and home environment Main duties of the job As a member of this team, you will be responsible for the pro-active management of patients who will need immediate specialist and comprehensive assessment and pathway based interventions. You will have direct links into the hospital and full support from a wider team including consultant. This post will involve assessing and treating patients who have complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using advanced assessment techniques and adapting the patients care plan/treatment programme according to patients needs The post holders will need to be able to work flexibly, including weekend working. Both full and part time hours will be considered. About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 345-COM7054680 Job locations Billingham Health Centre Queensway Billingham TS23 2NP Job description Job responsibilities This is an ideal opportunity for a registered professional Nurse or Physiotherapist, who have experience and an interest in working within Respiratory, who are proactive, self-motivated and keen to be at the forefront of delivering high quality care, to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Specialist Respiratory Practitioners in providing support and care for patients with Respiratory disease in the community and in patient setting. Recent training/qualification in relevant respiratory care is required for this post. There will be an opportunity of development, through rotation into other Clinical roles, as a result of being a member of an innovative, responsive multidisciplinary team. The integrated team is working in many innovative and exciting ways to improve quality of life for people with respiratory disease. The Respiratory team works within the community setting and includes Asthma, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and a home oxygen service. The service has implemented a "hospital at home" service, where more complex and intensive support is provided in the patients own home as an alternative to acute care for COPD and Bronchiectasis exacerbation management. The post will help the service to expand to other respiratory conditions. This service also supports early discharge from hospital. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and providing a treatment plan for their patients, PGDs are used within the service to allow appropriate treatment at the right time for the patient. Job description Job responsibilities This is an ideal opportunity for a registered professional Nurse or Physiotherapist, who have experience and an interest in working within Respiratory, who are proactive, self-motivated and keen to be at the forefront of delivering high quality care, to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Specialist Respiratory Practitioners in providing support and care for patients with Respiratory disease in the community and in patient setting. Recent training/qualification in relevant respiratory care is required for this post. There will be an opportunity of development, through rotation into other Clinical roles, as a result of being a member of an innovative, responsive multidisciplinary team. The integrated team is working in many innovative and exciting ways to improve quality of life for people with respiratory disease. The Respiratory team works within the community setting and includes Asthma, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and a home oxygen service. The service has implemented a "hospital at home" service, where more complex and intensive support is provided in the patients own home as an alternative to acute care for COPD and Bronchiectasis exacerbation management. The post will help the service to expand to other respiratory conditions. This service also supports early discharge from hospital. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and providing a treatment plan for their patients, PGDs are used within the service to allow appropriate treatment at the right time for the patient. Person Specification qualification Essential NMC or HCPC registration Desirable NMP respiratory qualification Respiratory experience Essential experience of working within respiratory care with varied client groups Experience of community working able to work autonomously Essential evidence of working autonomously Person Specification qualification Essential NMC or HCPC registration Desirable NMP respiratory qualification Respiratory experience Essential experience of working within respiratory care with varied client groups Experience of community working able to work autonomously Essential evidence of working autonomously 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address Billingham Health Centre Queensway Billingham TS23 2NP Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)