Job summary Our Directorate of Planned and Proactive Care: Community services is seeking a Band 5 RGN support the Community Cardiorespiratory teams in North Nottinghamshire; Bassetlaw. This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of a specialised community team. To be pro-active in delivering anticipatory and responsive care, promoting independence, health life style, reduction in health inequalities to improve the overall quality of life in the local population for cardio-respiratory patients.To offer a comprehensive nursing / therapy service that is a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approach to maximise patient function, well-being, and self-care planning.To work collaboratively with the respiratory physiotherapists in the planning and delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes.To support ongoing service development of Adult Community Health Services within Bassetlaw to achieve a model of wrap around care that is responsive to the needs of the patients / service users. Main duties of the job As the Band 5 Cardio-respiratory nurse you will. Support with specialist clinical assessment of people with Heart failure and COPD/ Respiratory conditions.Develop skills and competencies in health assessment, medicines management, and case management to support patients with Heart Failure COPD / respiratory conditions.Work collaboratively and integrate with primary, secondary, social care, the voluntary sector and with patients to establish a whole systems approach to managing health and social care for the designated patient group.Provide support to both students, and other professionalsWork within Pulmonary Rehabilitation and undertake pre/post assessment and individualised Exercise programs for patients.Support and educate patients and carers about their Heart failure and COPD/Respiratory condition so they are equipped as far as possible with the knowledge and skills to manage their condition to their maximum potential. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 186-346-25-GH Job locations Retford Primary Care Centre North Road Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF Job description Job responsibilities The search has begun for a cardio-respiratory nurse within the Planned and Proactive Care Directorate; Community Cardiorespiratory, North Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw and surrounding locality. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and driven band 5 nurse to support both the pulmonary rehabilitation and heart failure service. This is an exciting opportunity to join existing teams and help shape services as we move forwards in our planned and proactive care directorate. We are committed & passionate about promoting health, well-being and independence. We are a values-based Trust and are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic clinicians who believe in the provision of patient-centred care. You must be an NMC Registered clinician with ideally community and Cardiorespiratory experience with evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of working with people with complex physical health problems, to inform and support the clinical care pathways; preferably within a community setting although clinical skills and experience are transferable. You will need to be highly motivated, have positive effective interpersonal skills and a commitment to promote recovery and rehabilitation orientated practice with the aim of preventing unnecessary and reduce hospital admissions in a variety of ways. 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. For a full range of role responsibilities and duties please refer to the attached job description - please ensure you demonstrate the essential criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification in order to be shortlisted for interview. We have a depth and breadth of services and teams within the Community Health Services Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with many different clinical levels and skills: everyone has a role to play and everyone is highly valued. We love to grow talent and foster innovation from within our teamso if you have ideas, are highly motivated, flexible and open to new experiences and new ways of workingwe want to hear from you. Why choose us? As a part of the Planned and Proactive Care Directorate, Specialist Services family you can expect to be supported by your colleagues in your work, supported to extend your clinical reasoning and practical clinical skills to enhance your career and have your talent nurtured. We acknowledge personal and work commitments is sometimes difficult to manage, and we will support people to achieve the right work life balance through flexible working in a variety of full and part time roles which aim to maintain the health and wellbeing of our workforce. You will have access to internal and external training and quality improvement opportunities and not to mention the wide range of employee benefits Nottshc offer; Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this will increase up to 33 days depending on NHS service and in accordance with A4C terms and conditions)Pension schemeFlexible working and job share opportunitiesPromotion of a healthy work life balanceSalary sacrifice schemes e.g., public transport loans, cycle schemesStaff discount schemes e.g., Discounted leisure Centre membershipFree on-site parking (dependent on site)An extensive health and wellbeing package including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Staff Counselling servicesSupport for carers Further information regarding Nottshc employee benefits can be found on our website www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk If you want to be part of this multi professional team and you are passionate about safe, effective, compassionate patient care that will make a difference to the population, then we look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities The search has begun for a cardio-respiratory nurse within the Planned and Proactive Care Directorate; Community Cardiorespiratory, North Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw and surrounding locality. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and driven band 5 nurse to support both the pulmonary rehabilitation and heart failure service. This is an exciting opportunity to join existing teams and help shape services as we move forwards in our planned and proactive care directorate. We are committed & passionate about promoting health, well-being and independence. We are a values-based Trust and are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic clinicians who believe in the provision of patient-centred care. You must be an NMC Registered clinician with ideally community and Cardiorespiratory experience with evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge of working with people with complex physical health problems, to inform and support the clinical care pathways; preferably within a community setting although clinical skills and experience are transferable. You will need to be highly motivated, have positive effective interpersonal skills and a commitment to promote recovery and rehabilitation orientated practice with the aim of preventing unnecessary and reduce hospital admissions in a variety of ways. 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. For a full range of role responsibilities and duties please refer to the attached job description - please ensure you demonstrate the essential criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification in order to be shortlisted for interview. We have a depth and breadth of services and teams within the Community Health Services Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with many different clinical levels and skills: everyone has a role to play and everyone is highly valued. We love to grow talent and foster innovation from within our teamso if you have ideas, are highly motivated, flexible and open to new experiences and new ways of workingwe want to hear from you. Why choose us? As a part of the Planned and Proactive Care Directorate, Specialist Services family you can expect to be supported by your colleagues in your work, supported to extend your clinical reasoning and practical clinical skills to enhance your career and have your talent nurtured. We acknowledge personal and work commitments is sometimes difficult to manage, and we will support people to achieve the right work life balance through flexible working in a variety of full and part time roles which aim to maintain the health and wellbeing of our workforce. You will have access to internal and external training and quality improvement opportunities and not to mention the wide range of employee benefits Nottshc offer; Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this will increase up to 33 days depending on NHS service and in accordance with A4C terms and conditions)Pension schemeFlexible working and job share opportunitiesPromotion of a healthy work life balanceSalary sacrifice schemes e.g., public transport loans, cycle schemesStaff discount schemes e.g., Discounted leisure Centre membershipFree on-site parking (dependent on site)An extensive health and wellbeing package including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Staff Counselling servicesSupport for carers Further information regarding Nottshc employee benefits can be found on our website www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk If you want to be part of this multi professional team and you are passionate about safe, effective, compassionate patient care that will make a difference to the population, then we look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Knowledge Essential oUnderstanding of current national / local initiatives and guidelines, including long term conditions, NICE, NSF Skills Essential Well-developed IT skills Able to prioritise own workload Self-motivated and innovative Work collaboratively and in partnership with other practitioners to lead developments in professional practice ensuring that care delivery and service development are evidence based Support with caseload reviews. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Assessment skills Desirable Venepuncture ECG Undertaking clinical audit and research Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Relevant health related honours degree A recognised respiratory qualification e.g COPD or heart failure at minimum of diploma level. Experience of working with Respiratory patients eg COPD, ILD and Bronchiectasis Contractual Essential To always work within the Codes of Professional Conduct. Adhere to the trust policies and procedures 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. Able to travel between locations Experience Essential Experience of working with Heart failure and Respiratory patients eg COPD, ILD and Bronchiectasis Competent in holistic assessment To recognise an acutely unwell patient, and escalate as required Community working Desirable Working in collaboration / partnership, with secondary care, social care, and the voluntary sector. Understanding of current research and evidence-based practice. Supporting with palliative care Contributes to the service development to support the service re-design Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork 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 Person Specification Knowledge Essential oUnderstanding of current national / local initiatives and guidelines, including long term conditions, NICE, NSF Skills Essential Well-developed IT skills Able to prioritise own workload Self-motivated and innovative Work collaboratively and in partnership with other practitioners to lead developments in professional practice ensuring that care delivery and service development are evidence based Support with caseload reviews. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Assessment skills Desirable Venepuncture ECG Undertaking clinical audit and research Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Relevant health related honours degree A recognised respiratory qualification e.g COPD or heart failure at minimum of diploma level. Experience of working with Respiratory patients eg COPD, ILD and Bronchiectasis Contractual Essential To always work within the Codes of Professional Conduct. Adhere to the trust policies and procedures 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. Able to travel between locations Experience Essential Experience of working with Heart failure and Respiratory patients eg COPD, ILD and Bronchiectasis Competent in holistic assessment To recognise an acutely unwell patient, and escalate as required Community working Desirable Working in collaboration / partnership, with secondary care, social care, and the voluntary sector. Understanding of current research and evidence-based practice. Supporting with palliative care Contributes to the service development to support the service re-design Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork 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 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Retford Primary Care Centre North Road Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)