Trainee Respiratory Nurse Specialist
Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare Ltd · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£46928.70 to £49392.46
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 1d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5619594
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Job summary
Are you passionate about respiratory care and keen to develop your clinical skills in a specialist role? Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare (MDPH) is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative Trainee Respiratory Specialist Practitioner to join our team and help make a real difference to the lives of people living with complex long-term respiratory conditions.
This is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise, broaden your clinical experience and develop towards autonomous specialist practice, while helping to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across the Mid Dorset practice population.
This role is initially for one day per week.
This vacancy is only open to UK residents as MDPH Ltd does not have the ability to sponsor candidates at this present time.
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Respiratory Specialist Practitioner will join the Primary Care Network (PCN) to help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to people living with more complex long-term respiratory conditions.. Working under the supervision and mentorship of the PCN's clinical leads, the postholder will follow a structured development programme to build the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to practise as an autonomous specialist practitioner.
The postholder will help identify patients at risk of exacerbation or hospital admission, signpost and refer to services such as pulmonary rehabilitation and stop-smoking support and promote vaccination uptake. They will work closely with GPs, practice nurses, clinical pharmacists, community teams and secondary care to provide joined-up care across the PCN.
The postholder will be supported to complete relevant accredited training and expected to take an active part in audit, quality improvement and education for colleagues, helping to reduce health inequalities and improve respiratory outcomes for the local population. The postholder will also undertake training to provide specialist respiratory consultations within individual and group settings.
About us
Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare Ltd (MDPH) is the employing organisation for Mid Dorset Primary Care Network, bringing together eight independent GP practices serving more than 52,000 people across the Mid Dorset area.
Working collaboratively with its member practices and the wider health and social care system, MDPH delivers and develops a range of multidisciplinary services designed to improve access to healthcare, support people living with long-term conditions and provide coordinated, patient-centred care.
Its workforce includes a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals, working across practice locations and specialist services. The organisation is committed to improving patient outcomes, encouraging innovation, supporting continuous learning and developing a skilled, resilient and sustainable workforce.
Through collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement, MDPH aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of primary care for the communities it serves.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£46,928.70 to £49,392.46 a year This is pro rata and dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A5663-26-0006
Job locations
MDPH Ltd
The Old Cereal Factory
Peverell Ave East
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 3WE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and utilise expert, specialist clinical knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and initiate evidence based clinical management of patients with respiratory issues.
Undertake and maintain competency in carrying out appropriate clinical procedures which require specialist levels of knowledge and highly developed skills requiring accuracy (e.g. spirometry).
Develop skills in managing complete episodes of care and follow up working in partnership with all members of the team. This will involve delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and patient experience.
To become competent in responding to a range of situations utilising clinical judgment and decision making to plan and initiate appropriate interventions and treatment.
Identify, interpret, and initiate appropriate plans in response to a range of clinical investigations.
Utilise a health promotion and prevention approach to case management with the ability to comprehensively assess patients for risk factors and early signs of ill health.
If qualified/registered to do so, act as independent prescribers, working within parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with current legislation regarding the supply and prescribing of medications. This includes the ongoing monitoring, assessment, evaluation, and revision of medication.
Participate in MDT meetings, case presentations and other relevant meetings which contribute to the decision-making process in the management of the patient.
Prioritise own workload daily to meet needs of the service and prioritise patients based on clinical need and to escalate appropriately to colleagues for assistance with workload if patient care would otherwise be compromised.
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of practice as regulated by the post holders professional body (NMC/HCPC).
To acknowledge any limitations in knowledge and skill and must not perform clinical activities which the post holder feel they are not competent to perform.
Produce accurate, up to date and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with current legislation and local policies.
Job responsibilities
Develop and utilise expert, specialist clinical knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and initiate evidence based clinical management of patients with respiratory issues.
Undertake and maintain competency in carrying out appropriate clinical procedures which require specialist levels of knowledge and highly developed skills requiring accuracy (e.g. spirometry).
Develop skills in managing complete episodes of care and follow up working in partnership with all members of the team. This will involve delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and patient experience.
To become competent in responding to a range of situations utilising clinical judgment and decision making to plan and initiate appropriate interventions and treatment.
Identify, interpret, and initiate appropriate plans in response to a range of clinical investigations.
Utilise a health promotion and prevention approach to case management with the ability to comprehensively assess patients for risk factors and early signs of ill health.
If qualified/registered to do so, act as independent prescribers, working within parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with current legislation regarding the supply and prescribing of medications. This includes the ongoing monitoring, assessment, evaluation, and revision of medication.
Participate in MDT meetings, case presentations and other relevant meetings which contribute to the decision-making process in the management of the patient.
Prioritise own workload daily to meet needs of the service and prioritise patients based on clinical need and to escalate appropriately to colleagues for assistance with workload if patient care would otherwise be compromised.
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of practice as regulated by the post holders professional body (NMC/HCPC).
To acknowledge any limitations in knowledge and skill and must not perform clinical activities which the post holder feel they are not competent to perform.
Produce accurate, up to date and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with current legislation and local policies.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Mid Dorset Primary Healthcare Ltd on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 30 Oct 2026.
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