Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- CBT symptom management experience
- Breathlessness management experience
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Promote service development
- IT skills, email, internet, word, PowerPoint and excel
- Participate in research and/or clinical audit.
Desirable
- Literature search
- Presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in ILD
- Understanding of oxygen therapy in ILD
- Understanding of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Specialist understanding of drugs used in the treatment of ILD.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/midwife
- Nursing Degree (BSc)
- Relevant post qualification. studies at masters' level or equivalent knowledge.
- Commitment to work towards level 7 modules
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Attributes
Essential
- 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- CBT symptom management experience
- Breathlessness management experience
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Promote service development
- IT skills, email, internet, word, PowerPoint and excel
- Participate in research and/or clinical audit.
Desirable
- Literature search
- Presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in ILD
- Understanding of oxygen therapy in ILD
- Understanding of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Specialist understanding of drugs used in the treatment of ILD.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/midwife
- Nursing Degree (BSc)
- Relevant post qualification. studies at masters' level or equivalent knowledge.
- Commitment to work towards level 7 modules
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Attributes
Essential
- 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.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
