PCN Enhanced Nurse Practitioner - Respiratory Specialist

PCN Enhanced Nurse Practitioner - Respiratory Specialist

Nexus MK Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking an experienced enhanced nurse practitioner, with a specialist interest in respiratory care, on a permanent, full-time basis. This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership in respiratory services across multiple GP practices within the network.

The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory conditions while also leading the development of respiratory services.

Main duties of the job

• Perform specialist assessments like spirometry interpretation, peak flow monitoring, and oxygen therapy assessment.
• Prescribe medications.
• Manage complex cases.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Support staff while working collaboratively across multiple GP practices within the network.
• Lead the development and implementation of respiratory care pathways.
• 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.

About us

Nexus MK PCN is a collection of five practices serving a population of 50,000+ patients in the Milton Keynes area.

Nexus MK PCN is comprised of Oakridge Park Medical Centre, Wolverton Health Centre, Sovereign Medical Centre, Purbeck Health Centre, and The Stonedean Practice. Each of the five practices in Nexus MK has signed up to the Network Contract DES, which details their core services and entitlements.

Nexus MK is a patient-focused multi-disciplinary team providing healthcare excellence to meet the needs of our diverse community while also supporting healthy lifestyles through motivation and self-education, ensuring the right care is provided at the right time and in the right place.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Independent nurse prescriber qualification.
• Master's level Advanced Clinical Practice qualification or equivalent.
• ARTP certification in spirometry performance and interpretation.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years post-registration nursing experience.
• At least 2 years in an advanced practice role.
• Demonstrable expertise in respiratory disease management.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using clinical systems and IT.
• Evidence of leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current knowledge of respiratory care guidelines.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working.
• 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.