About this role
Job summary
The Respiratory Nurse will play a key role in the identification, management, and ongoing review of patients with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other long-term respiratory diseases. A significant aspect of the role includes leadership in delivering and managing QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets related to respiratory care.
Alongside chronic disease management, the post-holder will assess and manage acute respiratory presentations, ensuring timely, evidence-based intervention and appropriate escalation when required.
This role is ideally suited to a nurse who is either already an Independent Prescriber or working towards this qualification. The practice is fully committed to supporting professional development, including prescribing training where required.
Main duties of the job
The Respiratory Nurse will play a key role in the identification, management, and ongoing review of patients with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other long-term respiratory diseases. A significant aspect of the role includes leadership in delivering and managing QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets related to respiratory care.
Alongside chronic disease management, the post-holder will assess and manage acute respiratory presentations, ensuring timely, evidence-based intervention and appropriate escalation when required.
This role is ideally suited to a practitioner who is either already an Independent Prescriber or working towards this qualification. The practice is fully committed to supporting professional development, including prescribing training where required.
About us
Our practice serves a diverse rural population across North Cambridgeshire, delivering care to approximately 13,500 patients across four well-connected sites. We are a forward-thinking, training-focused organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and high-quality patient care.
The clinical team includes GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and a strong administrative workforce. We also benefit from integrated ARRS roles such as clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and social prescribers, all contributing to a holistic and sustainable model of care.
We are proud of our strong team culture, supportive leadership, and commitment to continuous professional development. The practice is located within easy reach of Peterborough and Cambridge, offering an excellent balance of rural working with access to urban amenities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients with asthma, COPD, and other long-term respiratory conditions. Lead and coordinate respiratory QOF management, ensuring accurate coding, recall systems, and achievement of targets. Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments, including symptom review, and treatment optimisation. Manage acute respiratory presentations, including exacerbations of asthma and COPD, infections, and undifferentiated respiratory symptoms. Develop and implement personalised care plans in collaboration with patients, promoting self-management and education. Prescribe or recommend evidence-based treatments in line with local and national guidelines (if qualified as Independent Prescriber). Work closely with GPs, ANPs, and pharmacists to ensure safe and effective prescribing and medication reviews. Provide smoking cessation advice and support where appropriate.
Identify patients requiring escalation or specialist referral and ensure timely onward management.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
nursing qualification or similar AHP qualification
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 Employer name Fenland Group Practice
Address Benwick Road
Doddington
March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 0TG
Employer's website https://www.fenlandgrouppractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)