Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Respiratory SSN

The closing date is 01 September 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Respiratory Nurse Specialist team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The role involves:

-Working within TB prevention, completing latent TB screening and BCG administration.

-Working with the Respiratory CNS team to deliver care to in-patients and outpatients with COPD, asthma and home oxygen

Main duties of the job

Independent Nurse led TB screening clinics.

Independent Nurse led BCG vaccination clinics.

Independent telephone clinics.

Assessment and implementation of treatment of patients admitted with an acute exacerbation of COPD or asthma.

Assessment and ordering of home oxygen

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7404132UCGB6-SSN

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

london Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and personal specification for respiratory SSN post that is attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and personal specification for respiratory SSN post that is attached to this advert.

Person Specification

nurse qualification

Essential

  • Registered nurse

Education

Essential

  • Degree/working towards

Work Experience

Essential

  • 3 years post qualifying

Respiratory eqperience

Essential

  • Level of respiratory experience
Person Specification

nurse qualification

Essential

  • Registered nurse

Education

Essential

  • Degree/working towards

Work Experience

Essential

  • 3 years post qualifying

Respiratory eqperience

Essential

  • Level of respiratory experience

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

london Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

london Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Respiratory CNS team lead

Amanda Smalley

amanda.smalley@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183227159

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7404132UCGB6-SSN

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

london Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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