Highly Specialist ILD Practitioner Physiotherapist (Internal Only) in Exeter

Vacancies Highly Specialist ILD Practitioner Physiotherapist (Internal Only)

Role Summary

An exciting permanent job opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist to join the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) specialist team within the Exeter South West Peninsula ILD Service in the Royal Devon, Eastern Services, Department of Respiratory Medicine, for 22.5 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.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The successful candidate’s role will be to provide support and education for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), their families and carers. The post will enable you to work within the existing ILD service supporting patients during telephone and face to face clinics and running ILD pulmonary rehabilitation. You will facilitate the planning and delivery of patient care to address their needs and ensure timely interventions. While the sole physiotherapist in the ILD service you will work closely with and be supported by our multidisciplinary team (MDT) which includes ILD consultants, ILD Nurses, ILD administrators, pharmacists, occupational therapist and supportive care consultant. Additional peer support has been agreed with the respiratory physios and therapies team.

The ideal candidate will have a special interest in ILD with 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. The working days will be between Monday and Friday covering the new patient clinic on Wednesdays and 2 other separated days appropriate for pulmonary rehabilitation (ideally Tuesday and Friday). There is no on call or weekend working.

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 have an induction period with in the service. Key within the ILD team is your opportunity to contribute to advancement and quality improvement of the ILD service and participate in data analysis and research projects. Time is provided for study days, attending patient groups, conferences and MDT meetings.

You will need to show how you meet the requirements of the person specification and please take into account the ILD aspect of the role within your application.

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:If you have any questions 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.

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees

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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

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 people’s 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.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.

Highly Specialist ILD Practitioner Physiotherapist (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 7: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-4646-13825
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 26 August, 2026
• Job Category Physiotherapy
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals