Respiratory Nurse
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4TS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4061-26-0000 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive respiratory reviews for patients with asthma and COPD, including structured annual reviews in line with QOF and national respiratory guidelines. Delivering both in-person and telephone reviews, depending on clinical appropriateness and the patients ACT score. Assess, diagnose (where appropriate), and manage both acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including exacerbations, within scope of practice. Provide inhaler technique assessment and optimisation. Develop and implement personalised care plans. Perform and interpret spirometry & FeNO testing. Offer and provide smoking cessation advice, whilst signposting to appropriate NHS services Support maintaining our high QOF and ECF achievement for respiratory indicators, in particular asthma and COPD Support with vaccination programmes (e.g., influenza, covid & pneumococcal). Support wider nursing team with on-the-day admin such as urinalysis, fridge temperature monitoring. Support the wider nursing team with simple wound care in accordance with a nursing plan, undertake ECGs particularly in periods with high levels of leave within the team. Desirable Criteria Prescribe independently, in line with practice formulary. PERSON SPECIFICATION The post holder must be: Qualified and Registered Nurse with the NMC, with relevant asthma and COPD training and experience. Aware of the professional boundaries they are working to and highlight any areas of required development Able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues in both spoken and written form. Able to relay clinical information clearly and collaborate with all members of the MDT, applying themselves as a team-player Able to maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic records Able to adhere to all practice and NHS polices, including: Data Protection and Confidentiality, Infection prevention and control, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and uniform policy Able to demonstrate basic IT proficiency for clinical systems, data entry and the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and email Comfortable with following the practices processes/procedures[SF(NRS1] Personable, polite and patient. Able to empathise with all patients, including those who are anxious or have additional needs Able to adapt and manage difficult or challenging patient interactions, remaining calm Must be able to assess their own competency Health and Safety Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in own designated clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks. Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain. Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, consent, sharps and needlestick injuries. Be aware of the child safeguarding procedures, local guidance and referral criteria Personal development Take responsibility for own developmental training and performance, including participating in clinical supervision and annual appraisals Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development Work with Nurse Lead/Operations Manager on any new training requirements To recognise and understand the role and responsibilities of individuals working in the clinical team Quality Ensure own actions are consistent with agreed standards of care, following practice/national guidelines Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Alert team members to issues regarding the quality or risk in the patients care Know the practices policies and procedures, ensuring frequent review through Connect Be able to manage own time, workload and resources effectively Be aware of, and actively take part in QOF through the call and recall of patients Ensure stock items are ordered and available in all clinical and treatment rooms Work effectively with individuals in other agencies Equality and Diversity Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures Act as a chaperone