Lead Nurse

Healthii People; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Leadership role in service development

Job summary

A progressive healthcare organization in Swindon is seeking a Lead Practice Nurse specializing in respiratory and chronic disease management. This role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality care for patients with COPD and Asthma, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a strong background in chronic disease management and be NMC registered. This position supports career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a primary care setting.
• Strong clinical background in COPD, Asthma, and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing care for patients with COPD and Asthma.
• Lead and run dedicated respiratory clinics.
• Prescribe and manage medications as qualified.

Skills

Clinical decision-making skills

Patient education

Service development

Independent working

Education

Registered General Nurse (NMC registered)

Job description

Lead Practice Nurse – Respiratory & Chronic Disease Management

An established and forward-thinking primary care organisation is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Practice Nurse to join their clinical leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled nurse with a passion for respiratory and chronic disease management to take the next step in their career.

This role offers the chance to lead on the delivery and development of high-quality care for patients with COPD and Asthma, while also playing a key role in wider chronic disease management and QOF performance.

The Opportunity

As Lead Nurse, you will take ownership of the respiratory patient cohort, providing expert clinical care, education, and support to patients and their families. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development, clinical leadership, and improved patient outcomes.

This position is ideal for a nurse currently working in primary care chronic disease management who is ready to step into a more strategic and leadership-focused role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing care for patients with COPD and Asthma, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management
• Lead and run dedicated respiratory clinics, utilising evidence-based practice and current national guidelines
• Interpret clinical data, including laboratory results and patient self-monitoring, to inform treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage medications (where qualified), ensuring safe and effective care
• Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner while contributing to team-based care delivery
• Support and lead on QOF performance, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Provide education and self-management support to patients in collaboration with wellbeing services
• Build strong relationships with patients, carers, and external healthcare professionals across community and secondary care

About You

• Registered General Nurse (NMC registered)
• Proven experience within a primary care setting
• Strong clinical background in COPD, Asthma, and chronic disease management
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
• Confident working independently with excellent clinical decision-making skills
• Passionate about patient education, service development, and delivering high-quality care
• Qualification or strong experience in diabetes management

What’s on Offer

• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to shape and lead respiratory and chronic disease services
• Career progression within a growing primary care team
• A role that combines clinical expertise with leadership and service development