Trainee Respiratory Nurse Specialist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development programme

Accredited training support

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a trainee respiratory clinician within the Mid Dorset Primary Care Network. The role is one day a week to start, focusing on helping patients with complex long-term respiratory conditions, identifying those at risk of flare-ups, and referring them to services such as pulmonary rehabilitation.

Under clinical leads you will build towards autonomous specialist practice, participate in MDT meetings, perform spirometry where qualified, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of autonomous professional practice.
• Knowledge of clinical human factors in practice-based care.
• Skilled written, verbal and presentation communication, adapting to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with respiratory conditions using clinical judgement.
• Identify patients at risk of flare-ups or admission and refer to pulmonary rehabilitation and smoking cessation services.
• Perform specialist procedures such as spirometry and maintain competence.
• Manage full episodes of care and follow-up, delegating and referring as appropriate.
• Interpret investigations and plan appropriate management.
• Promote health prevention and assess risk factors.
• Prescribe as an independent prescriber where qualified.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case presentations.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and education under PCN leads.
• Prioritise workload and act to protect patient care.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Registered nurse or allied health professional

Job description

This trainee post sits within the Mid Dorset Primary Care Network, employed through Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare, and is one day a week to begin with. The role centres on helping patients with complex long-term respiratory conditions, spotting those at risk of flare-ups or admission and referring them to services such as pulmonary rehabilitation. The postholder follows a structured programme under PCN clinical leads, building towards autonomous specialist practice and specialist consultations. Only UK residents can apply, as the employer cannot sponsor candidates.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with respiratory conditions, using clinical judgement and starting evidence-based treatment
• Identify patients at risk of flare-ups or admission, refer them to pulmonary rehabilitation and stop-smoking support, and promote vaccination uptake
• Carry out specialist procedures that need accuracy, such as spirometry, and maintain competence in them
• Manage full episodes of care and follow-up, delegating and referring as appropriate
• Interpret clinical investigations and initiate appropriate plans
• Use health promotion and prevention to assess patients for risk factors and early signs of ill health
• Prescribe as an independent prescriber where qualified, monitoring and revising medication
• Take part in multidisciplinary team meetings and case presentations, working with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, community and secondary care
• Take part in audit, quality improvement and education for colleagues, following a structured development programme under PCN clinical leads
• Prioritise own workload and elevate when patient care would otherwise be compromised
• Work within own competence and professional code as regulated by the NMC or HCPC, acknowledging limits in knowledge and skill
• Produce accurate, complete consultation records in line with legislation and local policy

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or allied health professional

Experience

• Clinical experience within respiratory medicine

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical decision-making skills
• Knowledge of own professional accountability and autonomous practice
• Knowledge of clinical human factors in practice-based care
• Skilled written, verbal and presentation communication, adapting to patient needs and communication barriers
• Ability to work under pressure, manage complex situations and act within national and local guidelines
• Basic computer and keyboard skills

Checks & eligibility

• UK resident; visa sponsorship not available
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Other

• Self-motivated, committed to own practice, development and further education
• Supportive, friendly, adaptable and patient-focused, with effective interpersonal skills
• Professional conduct at all times, acting as a positive role model
• Self-analysis of own work, recognising and acting on own limitations
• Excellent time management and ability to plan and prioritise own workload on own initiative
• Willingness to travel for professional development

Nice to have

• Diploma, degree or masters in COPD and asthma (respiratory medicine)
• ARTP registration
• Independent prescriber
• Experience in primary care or community health settings
• Experience with paediatric and adult respiratory presentations
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare agendas, strategy and policy
• Knowledge of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare issues affecting the local population

What’s offered

• Structured development programme towards autonomous specialist practice
• Support to complete relevant accredited training