Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Lead Physiotherapist | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Cwmni: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7683010/382-TER16-26 |
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Band 7 Physiotherapist to play a key role in the provision of high-quality specialist Cystic Fibrosis Physiotherapy within Blackpool Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service (BACFS)
To work within and adhere to The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) Physiotherapy codes of conduct and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals’ relevant policies and guidelines.
• To provide specialist physiotherapy expertise and knowledge in the management of Cystic Fibrosis across inpatient, outpatient and domiciliary services
• To work collaboratively with BACFS multidisciplinary team to further develop the service
• To be a source of Cystic Fibrosis clinical expertise to staff assisting with education of other health care professionals and Therapy students.
The post holder will work as a specialised physiotherapy practitioner within a multi-disciplinary Cystic Fibrosis Service with complex patients.
To assess, diagnose, provide treatment and advice referring onto specialist services as appropriate.
To lead the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the Physiotherapy service alongside BACFS Director and Manager.
To work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure quality of care is delivered and influence service development.
To provide clinical education to other health professionals and students.
To undertake research, audit and CPD to ensure that the service being delivered is to the highest possible standard.
To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection of Physiotherapy staff.
To provide clinical supervision and leadership to students and future recruits within BACFS Physiotherapy.
Clinical
To work as an autonomous clinical practitioner ensuring an excellent standard of care for the patients in the service that respects their individual privacy and dignity.
See full Job Description.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
Our main activities are:
• Cardiovascular care at our Cardiac centre.
• Accident and Emergency at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
• Community Midwifery and Women and Children’s Services.
• Clinical research with an 80-strong team of nurses and doctors.
• Community nursing and school nursing.
• Recovery and rehabilitation for a variety of conditions including brain injury, stroke and elderly care.
• Sexual health and family planning services.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle including mental health services, heart health campaigns, and smoking cessation services.
• End of life and palliative care.
The post holder will work as a specialised physiotherapy practitioner within a multi-disciplinary Cystic Fibrosis Service with complex patients.
To assess, diagnose, provide treatment and advice referring onto specialist services as appropriate.
To lead the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the Physiotherapy service alongside BACFS Director and Manager.
To work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure quality of care is delivered and influence service development.
To provide clinical education to other health professionals and students.
To undertake research, audit and CPD to ensure that the service being delivered is to the highest possible standard.
To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection of Physiotherapy staff.
To provide clinical supervision and leadership to students and future recruits within BACFS Physiotherapy.
Clinical
To work as an autonomous clinical practitioner ensuring an excellent standard of care for the patients in the service that respects their individual privacy and dignity.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients with a highly complex presentation using investigative, judgemental and analytical skills.
To be able to accurately diagnose a range of different physiotherapy presentations within the speciality of Cystic Fibrosis.
To formulate and implement individualised treatment plans using clinical reasoning and referral pathways as necessary.
To conduct risk assessment as appropriate during clinical assessments and treatments.
To provide advice and education to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of condition-related information to ensure valid informed consent is gained.
To maintain confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act.
Personal
To possess advanced communication skills to work collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, pharmacy and psychosocial colleagues.
To be able to describe complex pathologies, investigations, diagnoses and treatment options that may be sensitive or contentious to patients/carers in an empathetic and reassuring manner; appropriate to their needs and level of understanding in a language understandable to them.
To maintain the ability to concentrate and communicate effectively when faced with situations of conflict and high emotion from patients/carers/family and other staff members
To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records in line with professional body standards of practice and local/national guidelines.
General
To participate in staff appraisal as an appraiser and appraisee.
To develop a personal development plan which reflects the advanced skills and competencies required to fulfil the needs of this post.
To provide teaching to A.H.P, Medical, Nursing staff and external agencies at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
To hold line management accountability for future CF Physiotherapy recruits.
To be able to access, understand and present audit data to demonstrate service performance.
To contribute to clinical and research presentations at regional and national level for professional and personal development.
To have a breadth of IT skills including Digital Health
Professional
To directly implement the Cystic Fibrosis Standards of Care and NICE guidance recommendations
To critically analyse relevant research on clinical practice to ensure quality evidence-based practice is integrated into the service
To be responsible for the continued development of care pathways and protocols for patient management.
To develop, lead and actively participate in audit.
To make and implement recommendations for change in practice.
To maintain professional links with relevant professional and charitable bodies at local and national level through organisation of and attendance at relevant meetings/ conferences.
To contribute to the culture of research within the Cystic Fibrosis Service.
To publish within peer recognised journals and other relevant publications
To maintain professional links with Line Manager/Therapy Managers regarding wider Trust and professional issues and with other regional and national CF specialist services.
To comply with service, department and Trust policies and procedures.
This advert closes on Friday 27 Feb 2026
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