Respiratory Nurse; Spirometry Trained

Position: Respiratory Nurse (Spirometry Trained)

Respiratory Nurse (Spirometry Trained)

Final date to receive applications: 30 June 2026

Department: Respiratory Medicine

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Hull / North Lincolnshire / Goole

Reporting To: Service Manager

Description

This role supports the delivery of outpatient respiratory diagnostics and care, focused on performing and interpreting quality-assured spirometry in accordance with ARTP and NICE guidance.

The postholder provides clinical assessment, patient education, and supports chronic respiratory disease management across specialist nurse-led clinics.

Deliver high-quality respiratory assessment and spirometry services in outpatient clinics. Responsible for conducting, interpreting, and quality-assuring spirometry while supporting respiratory care pathways for patients with asthma, COPD, and other chronic lung conditions.

Key Objectives / Goals

• Conduct and interpret spirometry to ARTP standards
• Support diagnosis and management of asthma, COPD, and suspected respiratory disease
• Provide patient education and lifestyle advice
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assist in audit/QA
• Support governance, audit and QI initiatives.

Reporting Line / Team Structure

Reports to Respiratory Service Manager; works closely with Respiratory Consultants and MDT.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate spirometry equipment and maintain QA logs
• Conduct spirometry to ARTP guidelines including reversibility testing
• Educate patients on inhaler use, smoking cessation, and symptom monitoring
• Record clinical data into patient systems (e.g. Systm One)
• Liaise with respiratory consultants and GPs for clinical follow-up
• Support annual reviews for COPD/asthma patients where applicable
• Participate in training, audits, and equipment servicing schedules
• Maintain infection prevention and safe clinic standards

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• NMC registered nurse (adult)
• ARTP-accredited or equivalent spirometry certification
• Demonstrable experience in outpatient respiratory care
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Leadership and audit participation

Desirable

• Experience with FeNO, peak flow, or other diagnostics
• Experience in QOF, COPD/asthma reviews, or nurse-led clinics
• Experience in community/outpatient settings
• Clean driving licence (multi-site service delivery)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Spirometry testing (pre/post-bronchodilator)
• Data interpretation and trend tracking
• Use of calibrated diagnostic equipment
• Strong communication, teaching, and service development
• Familiarity with ARTP, NICE NG115, GOLD, and BTS guidance
• Understanding of infection control and diagnostic room protocols
• Ability to coordinate complex cases and elevate clinical concerns

Experience

• 2+ years post‑registration experience in respiratory or primary care
• Routine delivery and interpretation of spirometry (minimum 1 year)
• Working within outpatient, GP, or community‑based settings
• Experience across primary/community and secondary care

Additional Information Travel Requirements

Multi-site role across North Lincolnshire — own transport required.

Relocation Support

None routinely offered but can be discussed at offer stage.

Performance metrics / KPIs

• 2WW compliance (referral to assessment timelines)
• Patient satisfaction and experience scores
• Documentation completeness and audit readiness
• MDT attendance and case preparation

Career Progression Opportunities

• Opportunities in service leadership, subspecialty development, or teaching
• Involvement in pathway design, teaching, and governance

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