Cystic Fibrosis Social Worker

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Social Worker to join the Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Team, located at Wythenshawe Hospital, as part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

The Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre (MACFC) is a specialised regional centre that provides personalised and holistic care and support to over 480 individuals with CF who live in the Northwest. You will be a core member of the CF Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), collaborating closely with clinical psychologists, specialist nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and medical staff.

We are looking for someone self-motivated, dynamic and passionate about delivering excellent psychosocial care to adults with CF. You will need to be flexible, a team player, and able to demonstrate a commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.

You will provide proactive social work support to individuals with CF, and their families where necessary, around a range of psychosocial issues, including access to resources, community care, employment or education, housing, end of life care and bereavement, as well as supporting those with additional vulnerabilities such as learning disability, mental health, substance misuse or other issues.

• Provide high-quality social work support to individuals and families in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Assess the psychosocial conditions of individuals with CF and their families and connect them with appropriate resources to meet their needs.
• Offer professional social work guidance on social work and psychosocial issues to the wider CF Team.
• Work as a core member of the CF Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.
• Adhere to the role requirements for 25 hours over 3 days with the aim of delivering effective care.

• Registered social worker at Band 6 level or equivalent (UK NHS framework).
• Self-motivated, dynamic, and passionate about delivering psychosocial care to adults with CF.
• Flexible, a team player, and committed to professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Experience or willingness to support individuals with learning disability, mental health needs, substance misuse or other vulnerabilities within CF care settings.

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, MFT operates across major campuses including the Oxford Road Campus in Manchester. We are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence, and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system supports safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working, enabling you to contribute to the best outcomes for patients. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary community, working with professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds to push boundaries, share knowledge, and transform lives.

At MFT, you will find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development to help you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.