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Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
Job summary This is a great opportunity to join the Respiratory Nursing team.
1 month(s) ago
Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
Job summary This is a great opportunity to join the Respiratory Nursing team.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Barts Health NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clinical Biochemistry department within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL).
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Barts Health NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clinical Biochemistry department within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL).
1 month(s) ago
Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 197-AJ-R-8427a
Job summary
This is a great opportunity to join the Respiratory Nursing team.
The role of Clinical Nurse Specialist requires a high degree of personal professional autonomy and making clinical judgments.
-To assess and review patients attending emergency department and who are admitted in the hospital with asthma and COPD according to the local protocols and national guidelines.
-To initiate home oxygen therapy in hospital or at home, and facilitate safe follow up reviews of these patients.
-To perform and/or interpret diagnostic tests including spirometry, bronchodilator challenge tests, FeNo and capillary blood gases in outpatient, patients' own homes and community hub settings
-Discuss own patient caseload with relevant clinicians and at MDT
-Contribute to National Asthma and COPD Audit Programme
-Educating other healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
- To co-ordinate the specialty care within the Trust, including community clinics across Lewisham and home visits for patients who are unable to access the community clinics.
- To support patients with oxygen in terms of checking their ongoing needs, their safety and in the identification of risk.
- To become an essential member, and point of contact and resource for the multi-disciplinary team and patients and carers.
- Carries out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions as an independent practitioner, interprets, writes reports and commences further possible treatment on the basis of the findings. This will include spirometry, FeNo, lung function reports, and blood gas analysis.
- Carries out complex therapeutic/investigational procedures under indirect supervision of the Consultant. Ensuring that they are carried out using safe practice and under agreed guidelines/protocols to ensure that the highest possible standard is obtained based on competent clinical practice.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
05 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum plus HCA pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
197-AJ-R-8427a
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carries out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions as an independent practitioner, interprets, writes reports and commences further possible treatment on the basis of the findings. This will include spirometry, FeNo, lung function reports, and blood gas analysis.
- Perform clinics independently for patients with asthma and COPD and support primary care in managing patients in the community.
- Assess patients on wards to initiate home oxygen therapy and review them at home
- Refer patients with severe asthma to tertiary institution for biologics
- Liaise with other hospitals regarding management of NIV and follow patients up at home
- Perform research and audits regularly
- assists in service development
- to support lung nodule and cystic fibrosis patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carries out diagnostic/therapeutic interventions as an independent practitioner, interprets, writes reports and commences further possible treatment on the basis of the findings. This will include spirometry, FeNo, lung function reports, and blood gas analysis.
- Perform clinics independently for patients with asthma and COPD and support primary care in managing patients in the community.
- Assess patients on wards to initiate home oxygen therapy and review them at home
- Refer patients with severe asthma to tertiary institution for biologics
- Liaise with other hospitals regarding management of NIV and follow patients up at home
- Perform research and audits regularly
- assists in service development
- to support lung nodule and cystic fibrosis patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRN - Part 1
- oKnowledge of respiratory conditions, management and treatment.
- oTeaching and assessing qualification
- o Relevant specialist course in Asthma and COPD
Desirable
- oAdvanced Physical Assessment Module
- oCounselling course
- oNon-Medical Prescribing Module
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum 2 years experience in a senior nursing role- Band 6 and above
- oExperience working with patients with chronic respiratory diseases
- oAbility to prioritise and organise workload
- oAbility to work autonomously and as a member of a multi-professional team
- oExperience in patient advocacy
- oExcellent time management skills
Desirable
- oExperience reviewing inpatients referred for COPD/asthma optimisation
- oExperience performing outpatient clinic reviews for asthma and COPD patients
- oAbility to perform and interpret capillary blood gases
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- oKnowledge and understanding of the relevant local and national guidance
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oKnowledge of respiratory anatomy and physiology
Desirable
- oKnowledge of respiratory conditions including Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer
- oUnderstanding of the Rapid Respiratory pathway
- oKnowledge of research and audit
- oUnderstanding of spirometry as a diagnostic tool
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCreative, lateral thinker
- oFlexible and positive approach to work
- oEnthusiasm and motivation
- oEffective decision-making skills
Desirable
- oFull driver's license and access to a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRN - Part 1
- oKnowledge of respiratory conditions, management and treatment.
- oTeaching and assessing qualification
- o Relevant specialist course in Asthma and COPD
Desirable
- oAdvanced Physical Assessment Module
- oCounselling course
- oNon-Medical Prescribing Module
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum 2 years experience in a senior nursing role- Band 6 and above
- oExperience working with patients with chronic respiratory diseases
- oAbility to prioritise and organise workload
- oAbility to work autonomously and as a member of a multi-professional team
- oExperience in patient advocacy
- oExcellent time management skills
Desirable
- oExperience reviewing inpatients referred for COPD/asthma optimisation
- oExperience performing outpatient clinic reviews for asthma and COPD patients
- oAbility to perform and interpret capillary blood gases
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- oKnowledge and understanding of the relevant local and national guidance
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oKnowledge of respiratory anatomy and physiology
Desirable
- oKnowledge of respiratory conditions including Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer
- oUnderstanding of the Rapid Respiratory pathway
- oKnowledge of research and audit
- oUnderstanding of spirometry as a diagnostic tool
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCreative, lateral thinker
- oFlexible and positive approach to work
- oEnthusiasm and motivation
- oEffective decision-making skills
Desirable
- oFull driver's license and access to a car
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.
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.
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 259-8195426ESEL
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clinical Biochemistry department within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership. One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services.
Clinical Biochemistry spans an integrated network of 7 hospital laboratories, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connected to essential service laboratories which support local clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites. Including St. Bartholomew Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Lewisham Hospital and Queens Elizabeth Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a strong team player with a positive attitude to work flexibly, committed to supporting local clinical services and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in the extended day, night, and weekend rosters.
The post holders must possess a thorough understanding of the technologies and methodologies relevant to Automated Biochemistry.The successful candidate will be primarily based at St Bartholomew's Hospital (SBH) laboratory will be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand. Candidate is also expected to participate in roster by working days, nights and weekends duties.
The successful Band 6 candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND hold the followingo CPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. ORo Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005). ORo Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards)Compliance to these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on application.
About us
The NHS East andSouth EastLondon Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021.Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme toestablisha single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.
The Partnership has three operational divisions:
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Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
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Microbiology and Virology
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Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate,cultivateand support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
03 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-8195426ESEL
Job locations
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contactNeha Thomas, ESL Operational lead for Blood Sciences, SBH (020 3465 7240) (nehathomas@nhs.net )________________________________________Please note: -
All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months probation period.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.
All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contactNeha Thomas, ESL Operational lead for Blood Sciences, SBH (020 3465 7240) (nehathomas@nhs.net )________________________________________Please note: -
All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months probation period.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.
All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Hold the following: ? CPSM Logbook (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. or ? Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005) or ? Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Worked as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. In a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment.
- Demonstrate ability to cope with competing priorities.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
- Experienced in a variety of diagnostics techniques in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Experienced using computerised laboratory information system
- Experienced evaluating the authenticity of patient results
Desirable
- Experienced at optimizing, maintaining and troubleshooting the named equipment; ? p471 (Roche Diagnostics) ? p612 (Roche Diagnostics) ? c8100 (Roche Diagnostics) ? c8000 (Roche Diagnostics) ? cobas Pro (Roche Diagnostics) ? OSM1 (Advance Instruments Inc.) ? D100 (BioRad Laboratories) ? LCMS (Waters Ltd) ? AA (Perkin Elmer)
- Experienced using the following named IT systems ? WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys) ? Infinity (Roche Diagnostics) ? Optimal Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics) ? Quality Management / Q-Pulse (Gael)
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems
- Experience of staff supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- H&S legislation and procedures Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Quality management system
Desirable
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
Skills
Essential
- Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts
- Working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet packages
Communications
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Specific requirements
Essential
- Reliable, responsible, organised person
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Respects confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Hold the following: ? CPSM Logbook (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. or ? Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005) or ? Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Worked as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. In a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment.
- Demonstrate ability to cope with competing priorities.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
- Experienced in a variety of diagnostics techniques in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Experienced using computerised laboratory information system
- Experienced evaluating the authenticity of patient results
Desirable
- Experienced at optimizing, maintaining and troubleshooting the named equipment; ? p471 (Roche Diagnostics) ? p612 (Roche Diagnostics) ? c8100 (Roche Diagnostics) ? c8000 (Roche Diagnostics) ? cobas Pro (Roche Diagnostics) ? OSM1 (Advance Instruments Inc.) ? D100 (BioRad Laboratories) ? LCMS (Waters Ltd) ? AA (Perkin Elmer)
- Experienced using the following named IT systems ? WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys) ? Infinity (Roche Diagnostics) ? Optimal Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics) ? Quality Management / Q-Pulse (Gael)
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems
- Experience of staff supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- H&S legislation and procedures Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Quality management system
Desirable
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
Skills
Essential
- Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts
- Working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet packages
Communications
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Specific requirements
Essential
- Reliable, responsible, organised person
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Respects confidentiality
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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