Senior Physiotherapist - Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis

We are excited to be able to welcome a static band 6 to our Adult CF, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) and Bronchiectasis Physiotherapy team, based in the Leicester Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Bronchiectasis Specialist services. We are looking for a dynamic physiotherapist with a specific interest in working within the Physiotherapy and CF/Bronchiectasis multi-disciplinary teams at Glenfield Hospital.

For CF, interventions include airway clearance, inhalation therapy, exercise assessment and prescription, breathing pattern management, basic musculoskeletal interventions, continence management, promotion of self-management and support with treatment adherence. This service is provided for adults with CF in all settings including in-patients, clinics, ward attenders, out-patients and home care. Car owner driver is essential.

For non-CF Bronchiectasis our team are in the enviable position of being able to provide a dedicated, high-quality service as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team. Interventions with this group include airway clearance, inhalation therapy, basic exercise assessment and prescription, breathing pattern management, promotion of self-management and support with treatment adherence. We cover the specialist Bronchiectasis clinic, out-patients, day case ward attenders and in-patients, ensuring high quality interventions with excellent continuity of care.

This is an exciting post in addition to the Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist and rotational Band 6 physiotherapist who provide a highly specialised service to adults with CF, PCD and Bronchiectasis in Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands.

The Physiotherapy Department provides a seven day rostered service and the successful candidate will work on the weekend, bank holiday and the emergency on-call respiratory service rosters.

• To assist with specialist physiotherapy service provision to patients with Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis attending Glenfield Hospital.

To provide comprehensive assessments and form individualised treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes and experience.

To work with inpatients, outpatients, clinics and within patients’ homes.

To assist with data collection and support the Advanced Practitioner and clinical specialist with the on-going development of physiotherapy service provision in line with national standards and commissioning arrangements.

Please See Job Description For Further Information.

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/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Enfys Jones Job title: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for CF Email address: enfys.jones@nhs.net Telephone number: 01162583389

Nicky Mills

Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner

nicola.mills23@nhs.net