Interstitial Lung Disease Specialist Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Band 7 ILD Specialist Nurse to provide clinical leadership for patients with Interstitial Lung Disease. This role involves managing care episodes, running nurse-led clinics, and teaching commitments. Candidates should have significant experience in respiratory care and possess a Nursing Degree. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient-centered care while enjoying professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years band 6 experience in respiratory specialism.
• Experience working with Palliative care patients.
• Understanding of community working.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and expert nursing knowledge to the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage complete episodes of care for patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.
• Support the ILD service across MFT to progress service improvement.

Skills

Highly developed clinical skills in Respiratory

Advanced communication skills

IT skills (email, internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Breathlessness management experience

Education

Nursing Degree (BSc)

Registered Nurse/midwife

Job description

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to join our specialist Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) team for a period of 18 months This is an exciting opportunity in delivering high-quality, patient‑centered care to individuals with complex respiratory conditions. The successful candidate will play an active part in pathway redesign

As a Band 7 ILD Specialist Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and expert nursing knowledge to the multi‑disciplinary team, supporting the delivery of care across the ILD patient pathway. You will work autonomously and as part of a team, running nurse‑led clinics, supporting consultant‑led clinics, and maintaining our busy telephone advice service. The role includes teaching commitments to patients, carers, and colleagues, and active participation in service development and audit.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting optimal care for patients with Interstitial Lung Disease including Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis following clinical guidelines (British Thoracic Society, NICE, NHS England Quality Standards).

The postholder will work autonomously managing complete episodes of care including the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the Interstitial Lung Disease service. They will support the ILD service across MFT to progress local and national service improvement.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person specification

Experience

• 2 years band 6 experience in respiratory specialism to demonstrate in depth experience
• Experience working with Palliative care patients
• Understanding of community working
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Breathlessness management experience

Skills

• Highly developed clinical skills in Respiratory
• Understanding of diagnostic skills in Respiratory
• Confident to work with complex health needs
• Supervision of junior members of the team
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced written and presenting skills
• IT skills, email, internet, word, PowerPoint and excel
• Participate in research and/or clinical audit.
• Literature search

Knowledge

• Interest in ILD
• Understanding of oxygen therapy in ILD
• Understanding of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Specialist understanding of drugs used in the treatment of ILD.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/midwife
• Nursing Degree (BSc)
• Relevant post qualification. studies at masters’ level or equivalent knowledge.
• Commitment to work towards level 7 modules

Attributes

• Able to work autonomously
• Knowledge of national and local guidelines.
• Able to articulate the value of nursing
• Flexible to meet the needs of the post
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to work over different sites.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name AIlish Nugent Job title Service Manager - Respiratory Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07919831545 Additional information. For informal discussion please contact Helen Morris ILD Specialist Nurse - Helen Morris [e-mail].