Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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 pandemic, there has been a widespread adoption of new technologies for remote monitoring and video consultations.
About us
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, multi-disciplinary 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Social Work
- Registration with Social Work England
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in Social Work or Social Work related subject area
Experience/Skills
Essential
- 5 years post qualifying experience in a range of practice settings
- Post qualifying experience working in a setting that specialises supporting adults with complex health conditions/adults with a disability
- Social Work Theory and its application to supporting with loss/bereavement/chronic illness
- Post qualifying experience in a Local Authority setting as an Adult Social Care Social Worker.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with adults and their families
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively and constructively with other professionals and other disciplines
- An ability to work independently, accept accountability and make full use of consultation and management processes
- Skills and knowledge in the use of a number of models of social work intervention and the ability to select and use the most effective approach for different individuals and different aspects of the work
- Knowledge of adult development
- A preparedness to explore alternative ways of delivering the social work service with this client group
- A clear understanding of the social/emotional impact of illness with specific regard to respiratory illness
- Demonstrate organisational and professional skills such as: assessment, advocacy, recording, report writing, time management, liaison and communication.
- Ability to write and deliver presentations and workshops, teach and train other staff as required.
- Awareness of factors impacting on and issues facing vulnerable patients and families (e.g. disadvantage, poverty and disability)
- Capacity to cope with illness and death
- Supervision skills and ability to develop practice standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Social Work
- Registration with Social Work England
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in Social Work or Social Work related subject area
Experience/Skills
Essential
- 5 years post qualifying experience in a range of practice settings
- Post qualifying experience working in a setting that specialises supporting adults with complex health conditions/adults with a disability
- Social Work Theory and its application to supporting with loss/bereavement/chronic illness
- Post qualifying experience in a Local Authority setting as an Adult Social Care Social Worker.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with adults and their families
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively and constructively with other professionals and other disciplines
- An ability to work independently, accept accountability and make full use of consultation and management processes
- Skills and knowledge in the use of a number of models of social work intervention and the ability to select and use the most effective approach for different individuals and different aspects of the work
- Knowledge of adult development
- A preparedness to explore alternative ways of delivering the social work service with this client group
- A clear understanding of the social/emotional impact of illness with specific regard to respiratory illness
- Demonstrate organisational and professional skills such as: assessment, advocacy, recording, report writing, time management, liaison and communication.
- Ability to write and deliver presentations and workshops, teach and train other staff as required.
- Awareness of factors impacting on and issues facing vulnerable patients and families (e.g. disadvantage, poverty and disability)
- Capacity to cope with illness and death
- Supervision skills and ability to develop practice standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
