Specialist Nurse (Interstitial Lung Disease)
Closing date: 25 February 2026
An exciting 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 26 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Qualifications & Experience
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.
Team and Development
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 co‑ordinator, pharmacists, physiotherapist and supportive care consultant. Key within this team is your opportunity to contribute to advancement and quality improvement of the ILD service.
Working Pattern
26.25 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:30‑16:30 (no bank holidays or weekends). Fixed‑term contract until 01/07/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
Contact
For further information 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.
Inclusive Employer Statement
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.
Benefits
* 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) for new staff, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
* Access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
* 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.
* 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.
* Holds the NHS Pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
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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