About this role
Job summary
Symphony Healthcare Services are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and skilled Respiratory Practice Nurse to take a lead role in managing and developing our chronic respiratory disease services. Whether you are an experienced respiratory specialist or a general practice nurse with looking to focus on lung health, we offer an excellent environment with opportunities for professional growth.
This vacancy is a permanent contract, consisting of 16 hours per week.
The pay rate for this role is £22.17 per hour.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th October 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will deliver high quality care for patients with a range of chronic diseases / Long Term Conditions in the community setting. The post holder will work with patients and their families to develop personalised goals, manage their condition themselves and lead as independent a life as possible.
The Nurse, in partnership with the patient and the family and carers, will develop a personalised plan of care and will be responsible for monitoring and amending plans to meet the changing needs of the patient including referral to partner organisations such as palliative care, social care and social prescribing teams.
The Nurse will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team but will be responsible for a designated caseload of patients registered to the practice. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, and work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients and their family
About us
Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.
Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).
Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.
Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.
Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).
We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Interest in Respiratory / Lung Focus
Work within the NMC Code
To develop the nursing services offered both for the practice and through SHS. To support clinical Supervision within the practice. To work with the practice and Lead Nurse in the development of clinical skill mix Promote SHS values and acts as a role model. To Implement the SHS Nursing Strategy as defined by the Head of Nursing & Quality and the Lead Nurses forum To ensure a high level of patient involvement and satisfaction with the service, including linking in with the practice PPG. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Person Specification
Experience Essential
At least 2 years recent nursing experience of working with patients with chronic conditions Audit QI
Desirable
Health-needs assessment Research Knowledge of EMIS/SystemOne and Ardens
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Management of patients with Chronic diseases Management of patients with complex needs Local and national health policy TEPs review Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Resource management
Desirable
Clinical examination skills (PACR) Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Change management
Qualifications Essential
Registered First Level Nurse Evidence of appropriate continuing personal development
Desirable
Mentor/teaching qualifications Clinical Supervision Training and Experience
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 Symphony Healthcare Services Limited
Address Warwick House Medical Practice
Upper Holway Road
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA1 2QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)