Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (Cystic Fibrosis)

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The post holder will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention for a complex caseload, and will take a lead in multi-disciplinary activities working closely with the Medical and Specialist Nursing teams. This role will include supporting complex cases in adult and paediatric patients with CF (PwCF) providing leadership, knowledge and expertise around their condition and supporting the respiratory needs of the deteriorating patient, including HDU as required. Physiotherapy care will be delivered in both the home, school, clinics and in-patient hospital environment as required.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and an understanding of the pathways across the acute and community services to manage the acutely unwell PwCF and ensure the regular advice and review is delivered in a timely manner. The post-holder will also support end of life care for this patient group. The post holder will work closely with the other Clinical Lead Physiotherapists, in Acute Medicine facilitating resolution of workload/staffing issues, ensuring risk assessments are completed and providing information to the Division as required in the absence of the Head of the Service. This post will contribute to ensuring new staff are inducted and trained for management of patients with cystic fibrosis and supporting less experienced colleagues and students.

The post holder will be willing to work flexibly and provide weekend services/clinics and visits to CF patients regularly and as required. This post may include late clinic cover. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. The post holder will contribute to providing 7-day cover as required for patients with Cystic Fibrosis and will be flexible for late clinics as these may occur.

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 Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits 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'll help you get there. 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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll 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'd love to hear from you.