Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist - Cystic Fibrosis

Overview

We are advertising the role of Highly Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The post holder supports and manages a multidisciplinary CF and Bronchiectasis physiotherapy team, delivering diagnostic and clinical care to patients and providing expert advice on complex clinical issues.

• Lead the inpatient and outpatient CF/Bronchiectasis physiotherapy service, planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating care.
• Provide physiotherapy to inpatients, outpatient clinics and home review program for patients on intravenous antibiotic therapy or requiring outreach care.
• Autonomous assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty, working alongside two other band 7 physiotherapists.
• Supervise junior team members and coordinate the daily allocation of workloads within the CF physiotherapy team.
• Collate and review clinical data, contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives.

• Band 7 physiotherapist experience or Band 6 physiotherapist seeking promotion with a track record in CF and/or Bronchiectasis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with empathy and compassion as a core value.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong clinical decision‑making ability and independent practice within the band scope.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and collaborative working within a multi‑disciplinary team.

St Bart's Therapies department is part of one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts, committed to innovation, a healthy workplace culture and high‑quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to develop clinical and leadership potential while contributing to a centre of excellence in respiratory and cardiac care.