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The closing date is 23 October 2025.

Join our dedicated respiratory team as a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse Specialist and make a real difference to patients' lives across North Devon.

You'll deliver expert, patient-centred care to people with complex respiratory conditions such as TB, ILD, OSA and Type 2 respiratory failure - helping them stay well and out of hospital. Working both independently and as a part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills, lead on innovative care, and contribute to research and service development within a progressive, forward thinking Trust.

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 stay healthy, when they need it most.

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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More details about the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse Specialist within the respiratory service at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust: Northern services (North Devon District Hospital).

The successful candidate will work across both community and acute settings and will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a range of respiratory conditions. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and effective disease management to support patients with complex needs.

The post holder will be expected to provide expert nursing care for patients with Tuberculosis (TB), Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), Type 2 Respiratory Failure and those requiring oxygen therapy.

The role will involve delivering comprehensive disease management to help avoid hospital admissions where possible and reviewing patients on the wards with a view to reduce length of stay. There is a requirement for the candidate to be able to work autonomously.

The role requires good organisational and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with integrated care partners and as an integral member of the team.

There is strong support from experienced members of the team, respiratory consultants and advanced clinical practitioners. The role provides valuable opportunities to develop clinical and management skills, whilst contributing to audits and research.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday 08:00-16:00 (Flexible hours will be considered upon request)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Sarah Evans, Lead Respiratory CNS on 01271 311600 or s.evans56@nhs.net

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 wellbeing 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.

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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.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust