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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (**) Associate Respiratory CNS

The closing date is 04 November 2026

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Job summary

This associate respiratory nurse specialist role in the acute trust is a developmental post and as such this role is strongly supported by a senior respiratory CNS to ensure the post holder progresses towards senior Respiratory CNS. The role will offer a high standard of specialist respiratory nursing advice, education, supervision for in patients and support to ward staff. It will focus on supporting the respiratory clinical staff, and also network with a broad MDT in and out of hospital.

The role will be based in the acute trust, working closely with the Respiratory CNS team to coordinate complex care and provide care to respiratory in-patients. The main aim of the role is to ensure that respiratory patients including ASTHMA/COPD/ILD/OHS/OSA etc and Asthma patients receive appropriate care packages and care bundles before discharge in accordance with national guidance.

This role will be also working in OPD with Sleep Apnoea patients and Home ventilation patients.

No Sponsorship is available for this role

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the respiratory and Sleep Apnoea team in OPD and focus on day to day case load of in-patients lead by the respiratory CNS.

The post holder will support band 4/5 staff in OPD + ward staff and assist in the management of respiratory in patients

To deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the

Respiratory CNS

Work with the respiratory team around the common goals to produce real improvements in clinical practice, quality and services.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-NM-DOM-SO-9762

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Street

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No Sponsorship is available for this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No Sponsorship is available for this role

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• RGN

Desirable

• Respiratory BSc or Equivalent course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant post RGN experience in acute respiratory care
• Evidence of sound respiratory knowledge and reflection for professional development

Desirable

• Experience in working with respiratory patients in Hospital sleep service
• Experience supporting patients with CPAP, NIV or sleep apnoea

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• RGN

Desirable

• Respiratory BSc or Equivalent course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant post RGN experience in acute respiratory care
• Evidence of sound respiratory knowledge and reflection for professional development

Desirable

• Experience in working with respiratory patients in Hospital sleep service
• Experience supporting patients with CPAP, NIV or sleep apnoea

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Street

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Street

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Respiratory Nurse

lisa ward

[email protected]

07487255597

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-NM-DOM-SO-9762

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Street

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

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