Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at NHS, offering up to 30 hours per week. The role involves leading physiotherapy care for cystic fibrosis patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary team at Leicester Children's Hospital. The candidate will be required to provide high-quality care and support clinical development within the Children's Therapy Team.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of pediatric cystic fibrosis disorders is essential.
• Evidence of managing change and audit/research experience required.
• Demonstrated specialist skills in relevant clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for physiotherapy care for pediatric cystic fibrosis patients.
• Support provision for other respiratory specialties as needed.
• Accountable for high-quality therapy care delivery.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 04 July 2025

Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Up to 30 hrs per week. Possible increase dependant on funding

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join the Paediatric Therapy Team and lead the provision of physiotherapy care to the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis caseload at Leicester Children's Hospital and it's satellite centres. You will work alongside the Cystic Fibrosis MDT with a rotational band 6 CF physiotherapist working in clinics, home and school visits as well as in-reaching to provide physiotherapy for admitted CF patients within UHL. The role will provide regular opportunities to work in the wider Children's Hospital.

You will be working alongside other paediatric respiratory clinical specialist physiotherapists in PCD, Respiratory Outpatients and Difficult Asthma, forming the Respiratory Outpatient Group within the Children's Therapy Team , which will support each other and work together to ensure provision of high quality care and staff development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, highly experienced and competent Cystic Fibrosis Paediatric Physiotherapist with a commitment to patient focused care, maintaining their CPD/ specialist skills and who can work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends as necessary.

You will continue to develop and evaluate your role to ensure patients are provided with high quality and appropriate evidence-based care. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of paediatric physiotherapy to the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis caseload as well as contribute to the provision of physiotherapy for the other Respiratory Outpatient Group services.

To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a complex, paediatric caseload of children (0-15yrs, or 18yrs with special needs) using enhanced clinical decision-making skills.

Experience in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of children's cystic fibrosis disorders is essential.

The respiratory specialties operate from UHL sites as well as from other locations across the LLR system, e.g. Kettering, and travel will be required between these sites to support physiotherapy provision to these teams.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

The role will support provision and development of paediatric cystic fibrosis care.

The role will also support other respiratory specialisms across the paediatric team, for example but not limited to non CF Bronchiectasis and general respiratory, in response to service demands.

The post holder will contribute to clinics and multi disciplinary meetings as required.

UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote health and independence and facilitate optimum function for patients.

The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway within the specialty.

Person Specification

Analytical Skills

• Evidence of managing change
• Evidence of teaching other professionals

Education

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Demonstrates Specialist skills and knowledge in relevant clinical area
• Evidence of audit/research

Communication

• Demonstrates good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Experience

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust