Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Lead Physiotherapist | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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• Provide specialist physiotherapy expertise and knowledge in the management of Cystic Fibrosis across inpatient, outpatient and domiciliary services.
  
• Work collaboratively with the BACFS multidisciplinary team to further develop the service.
  
• Act as a source of clinical expertise to staff, assisting with education of other health care professionals and therapy students.
  
• Assess, diagnose, provide treatment and advice; refer to specialist services as appropriate.
  
• Lead the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the Physiotherapy service alongside the BACFS Director and Manager.
  
• Collaborate with the MDT to ensure quality of care is delivered and influence service development.
  
• Provide clinical education to other health professionals and students.
  
• Undertake research, audit and CPD to maintain the highest standard of service delivery.
  
• Be actively involved in recruitment and selection of Physiotherapy staff.
  
• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to students and future recruits within BACFS Physiotherapy.
  
• Work as an autonomous clinical practitioner ensuring excellent standard of care that respects patient privacy and dignity.
  
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients with complex presentations using investigative, judgemental and analytical skills.
  
• Accurately diagnose a range of physiotherapy presentations within Cystic Fibrosis.
  
• Formulate and implement individualised treatment plans using clinical reasoning and referral pathways.
  
• Conduct risk assessment during clinical assessments and treatments.
  
• Provide advice and education to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding and informed consent.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act.
  
• Participate in staff appraisal as an appraiser and appraisee.
  
• Develop a personal development plan reflecting advanced skills required for the post.
  
• Provide teaching to A.H.P, medical, nursing staff and external agencies at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  
• Hold line management accountability for future CF Physiotherapy recruits.
  
• Present audit data to demonstrate service performance.
  
• Contribute to clinical and research presentations at regional and national level.
  
• Maintain IT skills, including Digital Health.
  
• Directly implement Cystic Fibrosis Standards of Care and NICE guidance recommendations.
  
• Critically analyse research to ensure evidence‑based practice integration.
  
• Develop, lead and actively participate in audit; make and implement recommendations for practice change.
  
• Maintain professional links with relevant bodies and conferences.
  
• Publish in peer‑recognised journals and other relevant publications.
  
• Maintain professional links with Line Manager/Therapy Managers and other regional/national CF services.
  
• Comply with service, department and Trust policies and procedures.
  

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• Possess advanced communication skills to work collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, pharmacy and psychosocial colleagues.
  
• Describe complex pathologies, investigations, diagnoses and treatment options in an empathetic and reassuring manner, appropriate to patient/carer understanding.
  
• Remain composed and communicate effectively when faced with conflict and high emotion situations.
  
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records in line with professional standards and guidelines.
  

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• Work as an autonomous clinical practitioner ensuring an excellent standard of care.
  

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. Main activities include: cardiovascular care at the Cardiac centre; Accident and Emergency at Blackpool Teaching Hospital; community midwifery and women and children’s services; clinical research; community and school nursing; recovery and rehabilitation; sexual health and family planning; wellbeing and lifestyle including mental health and smoking cessation; end‑of‑life and palliative care.