Specialist Nurse - Respiratory, Maternity Cover

NHS; Stony Stratford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a GP surgery as a Specialist Nurse in Respiratory. The role involves caring for patients with chronic illnesses and providing support during a maternity cover period. The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion and excellent communication skills while working within a collaborative clinical team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

NHS Discounts with Blue Light Card

Wellbeing resources available

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory and chronic illness management is essential.
• Must work within the UKCC Code of Conduct.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine patient care tasks as directed.
• Conduct assessments like spirometry and COPD evaluations.
• Refer patients to local services when appropriate.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Clinical Judgment

Resourcefulness

Job description

Specialist Nurse - Respiratory, Maternity Cover

A fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing GP surgery, looking to welcome a new Respiratory Nurse to the team.

As a member of the Watling Street Practice nursing team, you will be working from our surgery in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes.

In addition to respiratory duties, experience in managing chronic illnesses is essential for this role.

This is a fixed-term vacancy to provide maternity cover, expected to end in August 2026.

Hours, Salary, and Benefits

• £23 per hour
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave (pro-rated), plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service
• NHS Discounts with a wide range of retailers (with a Blue Light Card)
• Wellbeing resources available free to all staff

Shift Pattern: 12.5 - 20 hours per weekFlexible working and compressed hours are encouraged and can be discussed

You will be given a set shift pattern, starting from 8 am on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with flexibility to discuss other hours or days.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Respiratory Nurse to join our clinical team; someone with excellent communication skills, a strong sense of empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on patients' lives and are eager to contribute to a collaborative clinical team, we encourage you to apply.

About us

Our ethos is to treat patients as we would expect our family members to be treated. We pride ourselves on our caring and supportive team approach, and it is important that the successful applicant fits well within our team.

We are a modern, forward-thinking general practice with traditional values.

Our three sites in Stony Stratford, Great Holm, and Shenley Church End are part of the Watling Street Primary Care Network, supporting our patient populations with a community team including nurses, social prescribers, and a social work assistant.

We aim to provide high-quality, accessible medical and preventative health care within a well-organized, friendly, and caring environment.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in and perform routine patient care tasks as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Conduct asthma/peak flow readings, FENO, spirometry, COPD assessments
• Request pathology tests, such as urine cultures and blood tests
• Refer patients to local services as appropriate
• Follow clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as necessary

Additional Expectations

• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional standards
• Use judgment, resourcefulness, and common sense in clinical decisions
• Keep up-to-date with nursing practices and maintain a professional portfolio
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, infection control, and practice policies
• Work within the UKCC Code of Conduct and scope of practice

Person Specification

Experience

• Respiratory and chronic illness experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.