PCN Enhanced Nurse Practitioner - Respiratory Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

* Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with respiratory conditions, including but not limited to asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, and interstitial lung disease

* Perform specialist respiratory assessments including spirometry interpretation, peak flow monitoring, and oxygen therapy assessment

* Prescribe medications within your scope of practice and in accordance with local formularies and guidelines

* Manage complex respiratory cases and coordinate care with secondary care services when necessary

Service Development

* Lead the development and implementation of respiratory care pathways across the PCN

* Establish and maintain clinical protocols and guidelines for respiratory care

* Coordinate with practice nurses and healthcare assistants to ensure consistent respiratory care delivery

* Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance respiratory services

* Monitor and evaluate service outcomes using audit and research methodologies

Education and Leadership

* Provide clinical leadership in respiratory care across the PCN

* Deliver education and training to primary care colleagues on respiratory care management

* Mentor and support other nursing staff in developing respiratory care skills

* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of respiratory care guidelines and evidence-based practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Registered Nurse (NMC registration)
• Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
• Master's level Advanced Clinical Practice qualification or equivalent
• ARTP certification in spirometry performance and interpretation
• Essential Criteria
• Minimum 5 years post-registration nursing experience
• At least 2 years in advanced practice role
• Demonstrated expertise in respiratory disease management
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Experience using clinical systems and IT
• Evidence of leadership abilities
• Independent working capability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Current knowledge of respiratory care guidelines
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in respiratory care
• Previous experience in service development
• Quality improvement project experience
• Experience working across multiple sites
• Member of respiratory specialist networks
• Publication/presentation experience in respiratory care
• Experience in developing clinical protocols
• Previous PCN or primary care 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

Oakridge Park Medical Centre

Address

30 Texel Close

Oakridge Park

Milton Keynes

MK14 6GL

Employer's website

https://www.oakridgeparkmedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)