University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 04 July 2025

Job summary

Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Up to 30 hrs per week. Possible increase dependant on funding

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join the Paediatric Therapy Team and lead the provision of physiotherapy care to the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis caseload at Leicester Children's Hospital and it's satellite centres. You will work alongside the Cystic Fibrosis MDT with a rotational band 6 CF physiotherapist working in clinics, home and school visits as well as in-reaching to provide physiotherapy for admitted CF patients within UHL. The role will provide regular opportunities to work in the wider Children's Hospital.

You will be working alongside other paediatric respiratory clinical specialist physiotherapists in PCD, Respiratory Outpatients and Difficult Asthma, forming the Respiratory Outpatient Group within the Children's Therapy Team , which will support each other and work together to ensure provision of high quality care and staff development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, highly experienced and competent Cystic Fibrosis Paediatric Physiotherapist with a commitment to patient focused care, maintaining their CPD/ specialist skills and who can work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends as necessary.

You will continue to develop and evaluate your role to ensure patients are provided with high quality and appropriate evidence-based care. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of paediatric physiotherapy to the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis caseload as well as contribute to the provision of physiotherapy for the other Respiratory Outpatient Group services.

To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a complex, paediatric caseload of children (0-15yrs, or 18yrs with special needs) using enhanced clinical decision-making skills.

Experience in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of children's cystic fibrosis disorders is essential.

The respiratory specialties operate from UHL sites as well as from other locations across the LLR system, e.g. Kettering, and travel will be required between these sites to support physiotherapy provision to these teams.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

358-7176577-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will support provision and development of paediatric cystic fibrosis care.

The role will also support other respiratory specialisms across the paediatric team, for example but not limited to non CF Bronchiectasis and general respiratory, in response to service demands.

The post holder will contribute to clinics and multi disciplinary meetings as required.

UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote health and independence and facilitate optimum function for patients.

The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway within the specialty.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will support provision and development of paediatric cystic fibrosis care.

The role will also support other respiratory specialisms across the paediatric team, for example but not limited to non CF Bronchiectasis and general respiratory, in response to service demands.

The post holder will contribute to clinics and multi disciplinary meetings as required.

UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote health and independence and facilitate optimum function for patients.

The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway within the specialty.

Person Specification

Analytical Skills

Essential

Evidence of managing change
Evidence of teaching other professionals

Education

Essential

HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates Specialist skills and knowledge in relevant clinical area

Desirable

Evidence of audit/research

Communication

Essential

Demonstrates good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Expresses enthusiasm for post

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards

Person Specification

Analytical Skills

Essential

Evidence of managing change
Evidence of teaching other professionals

Education

Essential

HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates Specialist skills and knowledge in relevant clinical area

Desirable

Evidence of audit/research

Communication

Essential

Demonstrates good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Expresses enthusiasm for post

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines and 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)