Job Description

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. SystmOne) 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 escalate 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

About DMC Healthcare

DMC Healthcare is a leading independent provider of primary care, consultant-led dermatology, radiology reporting, in-sourced routine endoscopy services and MSK community services to the NHS.



We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve healthier outcomes.



Firmly rooted in the NHS and dedicated to excellent patient care for nearly 55 years, DMC Healthcare currently works with 30+ NHS organisations and other partners, treating over 100,000patients each year.


With NHS waiting list pressures, workforce shortages and unprecedented demand, we want to help. We support capacity deficits with a firm eye on quality and robust clinical governance.




Find out more: https://dmchealthcare.co.uk