Respiratory Nurse

Lovemead Group Practice; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Lovemead Group Practice is seeking a Respiratory Nurse to join our established clinical team for up to 30 hours per week, leading high-quality respiratory care for our patients. You will work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, focusing on asthma and COPD management and patient self-management in a supportive, forward-thinking practice.

We welcome applications from experienced respiratory nurses or practice nurses with a strong background in long-term

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience of managing patients with asthma and/or COPD.
• Experience working within primary care or related clinical setting.
• Experience delivering patient-centred care and health promotion.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Respiratory disease management

Excellent communication

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

IT skills and EHR

Education

Respiratory qualification or diploma

Independent Prescriber qualification

Spirometry accreditation

Tools

TPP SystmOne

Job description

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.

Closing date: 27 November 2026

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Salary: Depending on experience

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable Qualifications

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

Essential Experience

• 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

• 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.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• 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 Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.