Clinical Nurse Specialist/Research Nurse

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care to respiratory patients and keen to enhance your clinical expertise in a community-based setting? In this rewarding role, you'll work within a rapidly evolving community team, providing expert care to patients with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, OSA/NIV, and ILD. You'll have the autonomy to conduct home visits, virtual assessments, and in-clinic consultations, making a real difference to patient outcomes.

We're looking for an adaptable, proactive professional with an NHS background (or equivalent), who excels in communication and patient-centred care. Leadership qualities, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to professional development are essential. A valid driver's license is required.

This role offers extensive opportunities for skill development and personal growth while upholding the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are evidence based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
• To assess, develop, and implement specialist care programmes, including home oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, psychological interventions, and medication reviews, adhering to evidence based guidelines.
• To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical tests to form an accurate assessment and co-ordinate appropriate services to ensure safe transfer of care to the community and develop comprehensive discharge plans.

About Us:

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) works across London and Hertfordshire and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours.

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits