Interstitial Lung Disease Specialist Nurse

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time nurse to join their ILD service. The role involves delivering specialist respiratory clinics and providing comprehensive patient support. Candidates should be registered nurses with at least 2 years of post-registration experience in respiratory medicine. The position offers a competitive salary range and the chance to work across multiple clinics in Worcestershire.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK registration (NMC/HCPC).
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in respiratory medicine.
• Experience of caring for patients with ILD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist respiratory nurse-led ILD clinics across the county.
• Initiate and monitor DMARD therapy and oxygen therapy.
• Provide patient education and emotional support.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in patient education

Experience with non-invasive ventilation

Ability to manage change

Education

Registered Nurse with current UK registration

Minimum 2 years post-registration experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are recruiting an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate nurse to join the ILD service based at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is part‑time 0.6 WTE and covers the whole county with clinics at Worcester Royal, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, Kidderminster Treatment Centre, Malvern Community Hospital and BHI, Bromsgrove.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist respiratory nurse‑led ILD clinics (oxygen, DMARD, ventilation) across the county.
• Initiate and monitor DMARD therapy and oxygen therapy in line with BTS 2015 guidelines.
• Provide joint respiratory consultant and nursing clinics for ILD and support the Band 7 in the multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting.
• Offer patient education, emotional support and remote phone support at diagnosis and throughout the course of the disease.
• Secure referral pathways to pulmonary rehabilitation, palliative care, lung transplantation and tertiary antifibrotic therapy.
• Participate in the prospective weekend rota (1 in 8) to support wards for oxygen, asthma and NIV discharges.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK registration (NMC/HCPC).
• Minimum 2 years post‑registration experience in respiratory medicine, including ILD, including evidence of continued professional development.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Experience of caring for patients with ILD and non‑invasive ventilation.
• Knowledge of oxygen assessment and DMARD initiation.
• Proven ability to manage change, prioritise and delegate in an unpredictable environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and patient‑centred philosophy.

Person Specification

• Highly competent clinician with specialist cardio‑respiratory skills.
• Evidence of CPD portfolio and reflective practice.
• Excellent IT skills and organisational ability.
• Willingness to further develop respiratory skills and leadership experience.

Employment Details

Band 6 – £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro‑rate (per annum) – Permanent – Full‑time – Location: Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD – Reference C9365‑25‑1105.

Additional Information

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.