Band 7 Physiotherapist - Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis - Atlantis Medical : Job Details

Band 7 Physiotherapist - Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis

NHS experience is highly desirable

Position: Band 7 Physiotherapist

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay rate: £25 - £30 per hour

Pay Mechanism: Direct Pay Mechanism

Role: Provide holistic, evidence-based care for patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Bronchiectasis, focusing on out-patient/outreach support for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage airway clearance and exercise goals for CF and general respiratory patients.
• Offer in-patient support and cover for critical care when needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.

Our client is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing a wide range of healthcare services across several hospitals and facilities in Greater Manchester. It offers specialized services in areas such as cardiology, cancer care, and pediatric medicine. MFT is also involved in research and education, partnering with institutions like the University of Manchester to advance medical knowledge and practice.

Main Duties:

• Service Development: Lead quality initiatives and service improvements.
• Line Management: Oversee and educate staff and students, identifying and addressing training needs.
• Education & Support: Provide guidance to MDT members, patients, and carers. Handle complaints with professionalism.
• Patient Management: Motivate patients and manage adherence to treatment plans.
• Organization & Problem-Solving: Efficiently manage a busy workload and work effectively under pressure.
• On-Call Duties: Participate in the respiratory on-call and weekend Rota, with a 45-minute response time.

About Us:

• One of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a £2.6bn turnover.
• 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester.
• Leading digital transformation with Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system.
• Major academic center with robust research infrastructure.
• Committed to our Green Plan for a more sustainable healthcare system.
• Embracing diversity and inclusion, providing fair career development opportunities.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Recognized BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Registration: State registration with HCPC.
• Experience:
  • Broad postgraduate clinical experience, including rehab and respiratory roles.
  • Significant specialist experience in the relevant field.
  • Clinical governance experience, including service development and quality improvement.
  • Experience in teaching/education and handling complex communication and sensitive situations.
  • Respiratory on-call experience (overnight).