Respiratory Nurse
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18.00 to £21.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £18.00 - £21.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bridport, DT6 5BN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | W0006-26-0000 |
Summary
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice and Care Delivery Deliver respiratory clinics for patients with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions within agreed scope of practice. Undertake holistic assessment, care planning, treatment optimisation and review for patients with chronic respiratory disease. Provide follow-up support for patients after exacerbations or hospital discharge, including home visits where clinically appropriate. Contribute to respiratory diagnostic activity, including spirometry and FeNO testing, where competent and trained. Identify patients who may benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation support, home oxygen assessment or other specialist input, and refer appropriately. Support delivery of virtual reviews, group consultations and shared clinic models where required. Integrated Working and MDT Contribution Work collaboratively with GP practices, the Respiratory Nurse Specialist, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, social prescribers, community teams and secondary care services. Attend and contribute to respiratory multidisciplinary team meetings and other relevant case discussion forums. Support seamless pathways between primary care, community services and secondary care to improve patient outcomes and experience. Liaise with carers, families and other professionals to coordinate patient-centred care plans. Education and Support Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and pathway standardisation across the respiratory service. Provide education and self-management support to patients and carers to improve confidence, understanding and adherence to treatment. Support practice staff with respiratory knowledge and skills development, including inhaler technique, annual review processes and diagnostic pathways, within own competence. Participate in education sessions for healthcare professionals and the local population as required. Maintain own continuing professional development and work towards agreed respiratory competencies and qualifications. Service Improvement, Audit and Quality Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and pathway standardisation across the respiratory service. Support data collection, accurate coding, clinical documentation and outcome monitoring using agreed systems such as SystmOne. Participate in reviewing clinical activity and identifying opportunities to improve access, quality and consistency of respiratory care. Work in line with local and national guidelines, PCN policies and evidence-based practice. Professional and Governance Responsibilities Maintain professional registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code and all relevant clinical governance requirements. Work within own scope of practice, recognising when to seek support, escalate concerns or refer to senior clinicians. Participate in supervision, appraisal, mandatory training and clinical competency development. Maintain confidentiality, safeguard vulnerable people and comply with information governance, infection prevention and health and safety requirements. Take reasonable care of equipment and resources used in clinics, home visits and community settings. Working Conditions Work flexibly across GP practices and other community settings within the Jurassic Coast PCN footprint. Travel within the locality as required and hold access to a vehicle for work purposes. Regularly manage sensitive conversations and emotionally complex situations involving patients and families living with chronic disease. Review Clause This job description is intended as a guide to the main duties of the post and is not an exhaustive list. It may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the postholder to reflect the changing needs of Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network.