Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Interstitial Lung Disease Nurse Specialist (Generic Acute)
The closing date is 22 January 2026
An exciting permanent job opportunity has arisen to join the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) specialist nursing team within the Exeter South West Peninsula ILD Service in the Royal Devon, Eastern Services, Department of Respiratory Medicine, for 34.5 hours a week. The Exeter ILD Service provides a regional service covering the South West Peninsula (Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset and Dorset) in addition to supporting the local patients within the Eastern respiratory team at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
We will consider dividing these hours between two members of staff.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate’s role will be to provide support and education for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and their families/carers. The post will enable you to work within the existing ILD service supporting patients during telephone, face‑to‑face clinics and hospital admissions. You will facilitate the planning and delivery of patient care to address their needs and ensure timely investigations, diagnosis and treatment. Antifibrotic medication prescription has increased through NICE guidelines and, much of the patient support will enable patients to manage side effects and ensure they have a safe treatment through blood monitoring and regular contact.
The ideal candidate will have a special interest in ILD with a couple of years experience of working within respiratory medicine and/or related research. You will need to show in your job application how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
The ILD service at the Royal Devon and Exeter are a dynamic team who are keen to provide opportunities for staff development in their speciality and respiratory medicine. You will be supported by the existing team which includes ILD consultants, ILD Nurses, ILD coordinator, pharmacists, physiotherapist and supportive care consultant. Key within this team is your opportunity to contribute to advancement and quality improvement of the ILD service.
The job description is a generic band 6 nursing role and whilst you will need to show how you meet the requirements of the person specification please take into account the ILD aspect of the role within your application.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30–16:30 (with flexibility, once experienced enough, for later hours finishing at 17:30 on a Wednesday to cover clinic)
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: If you have any questions please contact Sarah Lines, Team lead, Interstitial Lung Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist sarah.lines@nhs.net or Victoria Elworthy, Clinical Nurse Specialist victoria.elworthy@nhs.net via EPIC or leaving a message on 07395 283159.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite well‑being activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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