LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE/ROUNDSTONE SURGERY, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE
Respiratory Nurse
Up to 30 Hours per Week
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse with an interest in respiratory care looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice?
Lovemead Group Practice is seeking a motivated and skilled Respiratory Nurse to join our established clinical team for up to 30 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop high-quality respiratory care for our patients, working closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
We welcome applications from experienced respiratory nurses as well as practice nurses with a strong background in managing long-term conditions and a particular interest in respiratory care.
About the Role
As our Respiratory Nurse, you will play an important role in the management of patients with respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD. You will provide expert clinical care, undertake respiratory reviews, support patients to self-manage their conditions, and help ensure the practice delivers evidence-based respiratory services aligned with current national guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and review patients with asthma and COPD.
- Conduct respiratory assessments and annual reviews.
- Perform and interpret spirometry (where appropriately qualified).
- Support the early diagnosis and effective management of respiratory disease.
- Develop personalised treatment and self-management plans.
- Deliver patient education, including inhaler technique and smoking cessation advice where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to improve respiratory outcomes.
- Support achievement of QOF and other quality standards.
- Contribute to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Have experience in respiratory nursing, practice nursing, community nursing or a related clinical setting.
- Have experience managing patients with asthma and COPD.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
- Be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Be committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
Desirable
- Recognised respiratory qualification.
- Spirometry accreditation or competency.
- Experience leading or developing respiratory services within primary care.
- Independent prescribing qualification.
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming practice team.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Competitive salary dependent upon experience and qualifications.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- The opportunity to shape and develop respiratory services within a progressive and patient-focused practice.
Closing Date: 27 November 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date should we receive sufficient applications from suitably qualified candidates. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Interviews: To be confirmed.
Informal Enquiries: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Tim Farmer, Nurse & Paramedic Manager Email: tim.farmer@nhs.net
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Respiratory Nurse Lovemead Group Practice in Trowbridge employer: LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE
At Lovemead Group Practice, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and welcoming team culture in the heart of Trowbridge. With competitive salaries, NHS Pension Scheme membership, and ongoing training opportunities, we are committed to your professional growth while you make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join us to thrive in a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter.
