Job summary

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse with an interest in respiratory care looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice?

Lovemead Group Practice is seeking a motivated and skilled Respiratory Nurse to join our established clinical team for up to 30 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop high-quality respiratory care for our patients, working closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applications from experienced respiratory nurses as well as practice nurses with a strong background in managing long-term conditions and a particular interest in respiratory care

Main duties of the job

As our Respiratory Nurse, you will play an important role in the management of patients with respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD. You will provide expert clinical care, undertake respiratory reviews, support patients to self-manage their conditions, and help ensure the practice delivers evidence-based respiratory services aligned with current national guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review patients with asthma and COPD.
• Conduct respiratory assessments and annual reviews.
• Perform and interpret spirometry (where appropriately qualified).
• Support the early diagnosis and effective management of respiratory disease.
• Develop personalised treatment and self-management plans.
• Deliver patient education, including inhaler technique and smoking cessation advice where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to improve respiratory outcomes.
• Support achievement of QOF and other quality standards.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.

About us

Lovemead Group Practice/Roundstone Surgery is a large, well-established and forward-thinking GP practice serving patients across Trowbridge and the surrounding villages. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and continually strive to improve the services we deliver to our local community.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5132-26-0001

Job locations

Roundstone Surgery

Polebarn Circus

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 7EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job DescriptionRespiratory Nurse

Hours: Up to 30 Hours per WeekLocation: Lovemead Group Practice, WiltshireResponsible To: Nurse & Paramedic ManagerAccountable To: Practice Manager and GP Partners

Job Summary

The Respiratory Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality respiratory care to patients with long-term respiratory conditions, primarily asthma and COPD. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will provide specialist knowledge and clinical expertise, supporting the early identification, management and ongoing monitoring of respiratory disease in line with local and national guidelines.

The postholder will contribute to the achievement of quality standards, support service development and promote patient self-management to improve health outcomes and patient experience.

Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities

• Undertake respiratory reviews for patients with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients within own scope of professional practice.
• Develop, implement and review individualised care plans.
• Support patients to self-manage their respiratory conditions through education and health promotion.
• Carry out respiratory assessments and annual reviews.
• Perform and interpret spirometry where qualified and competent to do so.
• Provide advice regarding inhaler techniques and medication compliance.
• Identify patients requiring escalation of care and refer appropriately.
• Participate in chronic disease management programmes and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Deliver evidence-based care in accordance with current national guidance and best practice.

Quality and Performance

• Support the achievement of QOF, Enhanced Services and other contractual requirements relating to respiratory care.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve respiratory services and patient outcomes.
• Support the practice in achieving high standards of clinical governance.

Patient Care and Communication

• Build effective, professional relationships with patients and carers.
• Deliver patient-centred care whilst maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Provide education and advice to patients regarding respiratory health, smoking cessation and lifestyle modifications.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across primary and secondary care services.
• Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, healthcare assistants and administrative staff.
• Participate in team meetings and clinical discussions as required.
• Contribute to the training and support of colleagues where appropriate.
• Maintain effective relationships with external healthcare professionals and organisations involved in patient care.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain current NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code.
• Work within own level of competence and scope of practice.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development.
• Participate in appraisal, mandatory training and any other training considered necessary for the role.
• Adhere to all practice policies and procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Support the practice's commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the role as reasonably required.

Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionRespiratory NurseHours: Up to 30 Hours per WeekLocation: Lovemead Group Practice, WiltshireResponsible To: Nurse & Paramedic ManagerAccountable To: Practice Manager and GP PartnersJob SummaryThe Respiratory Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality respiratory care to patients with long-term respiratory conditions, primarily asthma and COPD. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will provide specialist knowledge and clinical expertise, supporting the early identification, management and ongoing monitoring of respiratory disease in line with local and national guidelines.The postholder will contribute to the achievement of quality standards, support service development and promote patient self-management to improve health outcomes and patient experience.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesUndertake respiratory reviews for patients with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions.Assess, diagnose and manage patients within own scope of professional practice.Develop, implement and review individualised care plans.Support patients to self-manage their respiratory conditions through education and health promotion.Carry out respiratory assessments and annual reviews.Perform and interpret spirometry where qualified and competent to do so.Provide advice regarding inhaler techniques and medication compliance.Identify patients requiring escalation of care and refer appropriately.Participate in chronic disease management programmes and multidisciplinary reviews.Deliver evidence-based care in accordance with current national guidance and best practice.Quality and PerformanceSupport the achievement of QOF, Enhanced Services and other contractual requirements relating to respiratory care.Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations.Assist in identifying opportunities to improve respiratory services and patient outcomes.Support the practice in achieving high standards of clinical governance.Patient Care and CommunicationBuild effective, professional relationships with patients and carers.Deliver patient-centred care whilst maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality.Provide education and advice to patients regarding respiratory health, smoking cessation and lifestyle modifications.Communicate effectively with colleagues across primary and secondary care services.Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.Multidisciplinary Team WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, healthcare assistants and administrative staff.Participate in team meetings and clinical discussions as required.Contribute to the training and support of colleagues where appropriate.Maintain effective relationships with external healthcare professionals and organisations involved in patient care.Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintain current NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code.Work within own level of competence and scope of practice.Maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development.Participate in appraisal, mandatory training and any other training considered necessary for the role.Adhere to all practice policies and procedures.General ResponsibilitiesPromote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.Support the practice's commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery.Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the role as reasonably required.

Person Specification

Values, Behaviours & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional, approachable and compassionate manner.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to:
• Delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Continuous improvement and innovation.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Upholding the values and reputation of Lovemead Group Practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing patients with asthma and/or COPD.
• Experience working within primary care, community nursing, general practice or a related clinical setting.
• Experience delivering patient-centred care and health promotion.

Desirable

• Experience leading respiratory services within primary care.
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
• Experience supporting the achievement of QOF and Enhanced Services targets.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable

• Respiratory qualification or diploma.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Spirometry accreditation or recognised competency.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound understanding of respiratory disease management.
• Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and national guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Competent IT skills and experience of electronic clinical record systems.

Desirable

• Experience of service development.
• Knowledge of population health management and long-term condition management within primary care.
• Experience of using TPP SystmOne would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided.

Person Specification Values, Behaviours & Personal Attributes Essential Professional, approachable and compassionate manner. Flexible and adaptable approach to work. Commitment to continuous professional development. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to: Delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Teamwork and collaboration. Continuous improvement and innovation. Equality, diversity and inclusion. Upholding the values and reputation of Lovemead Group Practice. Experience Essential Experience of managing patients with asthma and/or COPD. Experience working within primary care, community nursing, general practice or a related clinical setting. Experience delivering patient-centred care and health promotion. Desirable Experience leading respiratory services within primary care. Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects. Experience supporting the achievement of QOF and Enhanced Services targets. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Desirable Respiratory qualification or diploma. Independent Prescriber qualification. Spirometry accreditation or recognised competency. Knowledge and Skills Essential Sound understanding of respiratory disease management. Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and national guidelines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good organisational and time-management skills. Competent IT skills and experience of electronic clinical record systems. Desirable Experience of service development. Knowledge of population health management and long-term condition management within primary care. Experience of using TPP SystmOne would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided.

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

Lovemead Group Practice

Address

Roundstone Surgery

Polebarn Circus

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://roundstonesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lovemead Group Practice

Address

Roundstone Surgery

Polebarn Circus

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://roundstonesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)