Lead Social Worker

Lead Social Worker

The closing date is 02 February 2026

We are seeking to recruit an experienced social worker to lead the Social Work Team within the Manchester Foundation Trust Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) service. The Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre (MACFC) is the regional Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Centre for the North West, and this is a unique post as the successful candidate will be one of the leading CF social workers in the UK.

The post holder will be required to adhere to the professional standards and competencies set by Social Work England.

There are currently over 500 patients registered to the service. The CF social workers are an integral member of a CF multidisciplinary team that includes consultants, psychologists, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and junior doctors. The team provides both inpatient and outpatient care. Recently, the CF service has evolved its care model to provide as much care as possible outside of the hospital setting by developing a homecare service.

This allows all members of the multi‑disciplinary team to visit patients at home, addressing a variety of issues. Additionally, since the COVID‑19 pandemic, there has been a widespread adoption of new technologies for remote monitoring and video consultations.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

• Degree or equivalent in Social Work
• Registration with Social Work England
• Post graduate qualifications in Social Work or Social…