Respiratory Specialised Nurse

NHS; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in the UK is seeking a Respiratory Specialised Nurse to provide high-quality care to respiratory patients. The role involves working with healthcare colleagues and GPs, maintaining disease registers, conducting diagnostic tests, and ensuring patient management. Qualifications include a minimum of R.G.N Level 1 and 2 years experience in nursing with a COPD qualification. Flexible working hours are expected.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse.
• Demonstration of competent nursing skills required for role.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service to respiratory patients.
• Maintain and manage Asthma and COPD registers.
• Perform detailed diagnostic tests like pulse oximetry.

Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Effective interpersonal skills

Time management

Good IT Skills

Critical thinking

Education

R.G.N Level 1

COPD qualification

Tools

EMIS Web

Docman

Job description

Overview

Job summary

Are you a Respiratory Specialised Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Elgar House Surgery are looking for a Motivated and Friendly person to provide a first class nursing service to practice patients, working closely with healthcare colleagues and in collaboration with the GPs on a Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high-quality service to all our respiratory patient
• To maintain and look after our Asthma, COPD and Respiratory Disease registers.
• To perform detailed diagnostic tests e.g., reversibility testing and monitoring, pulse oximetry
• To follow diagnostic pathways and recognised guidelines
• To use protocols to guide diagnostic and therapeutic options.
• Discuss treatment options with the Clinicians.
• Referral of patients when necessary to community or secondary care
• Discuss and develop self-management plans and education with patients.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge, competence and clinical skills in respiratory care and management appropriate to the needs of the patient.
• Assume accountability and responsibility for delivery of care including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and referral.
• Work well as part of a team
• To keep up to date with current guidelines & professional development
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

About us

Overview of your organisation

Our team consists of 4 GP partners, 7 Salaried GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, 2 NPs, 3 PNs, 3 HCAs, a very supportive management and administrative team.

About us:

• We are a training practice for ST1, ST2, ST3 and FY2 doctors.
• We have a list size of just under 15,000 patients.
• We use EMIS Web Clinical System and Docman
• Excellent QOF Achievements
• Recently rated Good by CQC
• Parking on site

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: A2389-25-0001

Job locations: Church Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4AB

Job responsibilities

Main Job Responsibilities

• To provide a high-quality service to all our respiratory patient
• To maintain and look after our Asthma, COPD and Respiratory Disease registers.
• To perform detailed diagnostic tests e.g., reversibility testing and monitoring, pulse oximetry
• To follow diagnostic pathways and recognised guidelines
• To use protocols to guide diagnostic and therapeutic options.
• Discuss treatment options with the Clinicians.
• Referral of patients when necessary to community or secondary care
• Discuss and develop self-management plans and education with patients.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge, competence and clinical skills in respiratory care and management appropriate to the needs of the patient.
• Assume accountability and responsibility for delivery of care including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and referral.
• Work well as part of a team
• To keep up to date with current guidelines & professional development
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

Person Specification

R.G.N Level 1

At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse, with a COPD qualification

• Team Player
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Focus on providing quality care
• Adherence to strict confidentiality
• Prepared to undergo training as required.
• Demonstration of competent nursing skills required for role.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to care and deal tactfully and empathetically with patients.
• Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working.
• Able to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to use sound clinical judgement and initiative.
• Able to work calmly under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Able to work with competing priorities.
• Flexible regarding working hours.
• Professional and presentable appearance.
• Ability to care for patients competently within a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
• Time management skills to manage own consultations within clinics.
• Good IT Skills
• Critical thinking and decision making

Desirable

• Post registration chronic disease training
• Computer literate.
• Experience of EMIS Web and Docman10
• Practice nursing experience
• Primary Care experience

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

Elgar House Surgery

Address: Church Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4AB

Employer's website: https://www.elgarhousesurgery.co.uk/