Respiratory Nurse (Spirometry Trained)

DMC Healthcare; Goole; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a skilled respiratory nurse to deliver outpatient respiratory diagnostics and care. The role involves conducting spirometry testing, providing clinical assessment, and educating patients on managing chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. Candidates should have NMC registration and ARTP certification, alongside strong communication skills and at least 2 years of post-registration experience in respiratory or primary care. Transportation is required for this multi-site role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in outpatient respiratory care.
• 2+ years post-registration experience in respiratory or primary care.
• Routine delivery and interpretation of spirometry.
• Experience in community/outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spirometry to ARTP guidelines including reversibility testing.
• Educate patients on inhaler use and smoking cessation.
• Liaise with respiratory consultants and GPs for follow-up.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

NMC registered nurse (adult)

ARTP-accredited spirometry certification

Strong communication and patient education skills

Leadership participation

Job description

Application Deadline

30 June 2026

Department

Respiratory Medicine

Location

Hull / North Lincolnshire / Goole

Description

This role supports the delivery of outpatient respiratory diagnostics and care, focused on performing and interpreting quality-assured spirometry in accordance with ARTP and NICE guidance. The postholder provides clinical assessment, patient education, and supports chronic respiratory disease management across specialist nurse-led clinics. Deliver high-quality respiratory assessment and spirometry services in outpatient clinics. Responsible for conducting, interpreting, and quality-assuring spirometry while supporting respiratory care pathways for patients with asthma, COPD, and other chronic lung conditions.

Key Objectives/Goals

• Conduct and interpret spirometry to ARTP standards
• Support diagnosis and management of asthma, COPD, and suspected respiratory disease
• Provide patient education and lifestyle advice
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assist in audit/QA
• Support governance, audit and QI initiatives.

Reporting Line / Team Structure

Reports to Respiratory Service Manager; works closely with Respiratory Consultants and MDT.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate spirometry equipment and maintain QA logs
• Conduct spirometry to ARTP guidelines including reversibility testing
• Educate patients on inhaler use, smoking cessation, and symptom monitoring
• Record clinical data into patient systems (e.g. SystmOne)
• Liaise with respiratory consultants and GPs for clinical follow-up
• Support annual reviews for COPD/asthma patients where applicable
• Participate in training, audits, and equipment servicing schedules
• Maintain infection prevention and safe clinic standards

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• NMC registered nurse (adult)
• ARTP-accredited or equivalent spirometry certification
• Demonstrable experience in outpatient respiratory care
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Leadership and audit participation
• Desirable
• Experience with FeNO, peak flow, or other diagnostics
• Experience in QOF, COPD/asthma reviews, or nurse-led clinics
• Experience in community/outpatient settings
• Clean driving licence (multi-site service delivery)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Spirometry testing (pre/post-bronchodilator)
• Data interpretation and trend tracking
• Use of calibrated diagnostic equipment
• Strong communication, teaching, and service development
• Familiarity with ARTP, NICE NG115, GOLD, and BTS guidance
• Understanding of infection control and diagnostic room protocols
• Ability to coordinate complex cases and elevate clinical concerns

Experience

• 2+ years post-registration experience in respiratory or primary care
• Routine delivery and interpretation of spirometry (minimum 1 year)
• Working within outpatient, GP, or community-based settings
• Experience across primary/community and secondary care

Additional Information

Travel requirements: Multi-site role across North Lincolnshire — own transport required.

Relocation support: None routinely offered but can be discussed at offer stage.

Performance metrics / KPIs

• 2WW compliance (referral to assessment timelines)
• Patient satisfaction and experience scores
• Documentation completeness and audit readiness
• MDT attendance and case preparation

Career progression opportunities

• Opportunities in service leadership, subspecialty development, or teaching
• Involvement in pathway design, teaching, and governance