Respiratory Nurse Advisor – Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes

Job Summary: Respiratory Nurse Advisor

NSHI Ltd is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Nurse Advisor to join their expanding National Respiratory Team, serving patients across the Bedford, Luton, and Milton Keynes areas. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead specialist respiratory clinics, conduct vital patient audits, and mentor general practice teams to drive excellence in respiratory care. If you are a compassionate, proactive nurse eager to transform respiratory patient outcomes, NSHI Ltd offers a supportive environment with a clear pathway for professional advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialist Clinics: Lead respiratory clinics focused on empowering patients and improving their long-term quality of life.

• Clinical Auditing: Conduct in-depth patient audits to identify at-risk individuals and ensure they receive guideline-level care.

• Mentorship: Share your expertise by mentoring and supporting general practice teams to elevate the standard of respiratory management across the region.

Requirements

• Registration: Current NMC Registration (Adult Level).

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience managing respiratory conditions (primary care experience preferred).

• Clinical Knowledge: Must hold at least one (preferably both) COPD or Asthma diploma.

• Clinical Skills: Experience conducting Asthma reviews for children and young people.

• Mobility: Full driving licence and willingness to travel up to 1.5 hours from home for clinic locations.

• Desirable: ARTP qualification and experience in spirometry.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £39,161 – £42,901 per annum (FTE), depending on qualifications.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, no weekends or bank holidays.

• Financial Perks: Annual bonus scheme (up to 10%), company car or car allowance, and daily lunch allowance when in practice.

• Career Development: Investment in your future, including support for diploma-level qualifications and ARTP accreditation, plus a structured Nurse Progression Pathway.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Private medical insurance, 25 days annual leave (increasing with service), pension scheme, and reimbursement of NMC/RCN fees.

Why NSHI Ltd?

NSHI Ltd stands out as a leading provider of respiratory care in both primary and secondary settings. By joining this team, you are not just taking a clinical role; you are entering a professional community that values innovation, evidence-based practice, and employee growth.

Note on Professional Growth: NSHI Ltd is highly committed to their staff’s development. For the right candidate, they will invest in your education to ensure you reach the highest levels of respiratory accreditation.

Application Next Steps

If you are ready to apply, ensure you have clear answers prepared for the following:

• Your total years of experience in primary care respiratory management.

• Your current notice period.

• Details of your current diploma certifications (Asthma/COPD) or ARTP status.

  NSHI Ltd (National Services for Health Improvement) is a specialist healthcare service provider, not a general recruitment agency. While they do hire nursing and clinical staff to work in the field, their primary business is delivering clinical services, healthcare technology, and educational training to the NHS and pharmaceutical sectors.

  They are known for deploying specialist nurses into primary and secondary care settings to manage long-term conditions—such as respiratory health, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease—using proprietary digital consultation software.

  Key Company Highlights

  Feature	Details
  Specialization	Clinical services, healthcare technology, and nurse training
  Headquarters	Swaffham, Norfolk (national operational reach)
  Service Model	Delivers “in-practice” and remote clinical reviews for NHS/Trusts
  Culture	Clinical-focused, tech-driven, and supportive of professional development
  Market Edge	Merges specialist nursing expertise with algorithm-guided diagnostic software

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  Important Context for Potential Applicants

  • Direct Employment: If you join NSHI, you are an employee of the company, not a temporary agency worker placed elsewhere. They provide a structured “Nurse Progression Pathway” and often fund diploma-level qualifications.

  • Role Nature: Many roles are mobile or remote, involving travel to GP practices within specific regions (like Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Luton) to run specialist clinics, audits, and patient reviews.

  • Clinical Focus: Their model relies on technology-supported consultations. Some clinicians find this highly supportive, while others may prefer traditional clinical autonomy; it is worth researching their specific diagnostic software approach during the interview process.