About this role
Job summary Are you passionate about supporting people with respiratory conditions to live well in the community? Were looking for a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team across Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley, North Kent. In this role, youll deliver high-quality, evidence-based respiratory nursing care to patients with chronic respiratory conditions, helping to improve quality of life, promote independence, prevent avoidable hospital admissions, and support timely discharge from acute services. Youll work closely with senior clinicians, the wider multidisciplinary team, and primary care colleagues, contributing to proactive case management and health promotion initiatives aligned with neighbourhood and community care models. Your base will be Livingstone Hospital, Dartford, with regular travel across Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley. As this is a community-based role, a UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential.
Main duties of the job The Band 6 Respiratory Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with chronic respiratory conditions, aiming to improve quality of life and promote independence. The role involves managing a caseload of patients, undertaking holistic assessments, delivering clinical interventions, and supporting patients with self-management plans. The nurse will collaborate with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams across community, primary, and acute care settings. Effective communication and a compassionate, patient-centred approach are crucial, as is a valid NMC registration and post-registration experience in respiratory nursing. A UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential due to the community nature of the role.
About us HCRG Care Group is dedicated to providing high-quality care services in the community, including across Dartford, Gravesend, and Swanley in North Kent. The organisation employs healthcare professionals who are passionate about providing patient-centred care and improving health outcomes. Committed to maintaining high clinical and quality standards, many of its services are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The group places a strong emphasis on professional development and offers a range of benefits to support its employees' wellbeing and career progression.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about supporting people with respiratory conditions to live well in the community?
Were looking for a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team across Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley, North Kent. In this role, youll deliver high-quality, evidence-based respiratory nursing care to patients with chronic respiratory conditions, helping to improve quality of life, promote independence, prevent avoidable hospital admissions, and support timely discharge from acute services.
Youll work closely with senior clinicians, the wider multidisciplinary team, and primary care colleagues, contributing to proactive case management and health promotion initiatives aligned with neighbourhood and community care models.
Your base will be Livingstone Hospital, Dartford, with regular travel across Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley. As this is a community-based role, a UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential.
Main Responsibilities: As a Band 6 Community Respiratory Nurse, you will:
Manage a defined caseload of patients with chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma, under the guidance of senior clinicians
Undertake holistic patient assessments, deliver agreed clinical interventions, and support patients with self-management plans
Monitor patient progress and escalate concerns appropriately to support admission avoidance and early discharge
Provide respiratory education and health promotion to patients, carers, and colleagues
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across community, primary, and acute care settings
Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards
Support less experienced colleagues and students through supervision and informal teaching
Ideal Candidate: Were looking for someone who:
Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
Has post-registration respiratory nursing experience, ideally within a community or long-term conditions setting
Demonstrates evidence of continuing professional development in respiratory care
Has a good working knowledge of respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma, and relevant clinical guidelines
Is confident carrying out respiratory assessments and supporting oxygen therapy under protocol
Has strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach
Is motivated to develop specialist skills, with support from senior clinicians
A UK driving licence and access to a car is essential due to the community nature of the role.
Package Description: As a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse, youll be part of our valued North Kent team (Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley), receiving access to a wide range of rewards and benefits, including:
Band 6 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback, and vouchers
Access to your wages as you earn them, helping to cover lifes emergencies
Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal, debt and life management advice
Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways, and CPD opportunities through our Outstanding Learning and Development team, The Learning Enterprise
An open, just culture where youre encouraged to share ideas and contribute to service improvement
The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards, with the majority of services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration, post-registration respiratory nursing experience, knowledge of respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma, UK driving licence.
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 HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Dartford
DA1 1SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)