Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 410-CLIN-7700061
- Employer
- Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Pro rata.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Respiratory Physiotherapist - Cystic fibrosis
NHS AfC: Band 6
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Cystic fibrosis team for 30 hours per week. Do you have a special interest in Cystic fibrosis? Have you had experience of working with patient with chronic respiratory conditions and want to develop into a specialist field? This may be the position for you.
Main duties of the job
This is an great opportunity to join the Cystic fibrosis therapy team within a CQC rated ‘outstanding’ NHS specialist Trust. We offer the opportunity to specialise in the physiotherapy management of Cystic fibrosis patients within the inpatient, outpatient, and community setting.
The role is ideally suited to an individual with a specialist interest in respiratory physiotherapy with previous or current experience of working with adults with chronic respiratory conditions. Well-developed physiotherapy skills, proven ability to work as part of a team and experience of close working with the multi-disciplinary team is a necessity.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role is 30 hours per week to be worked across four days. Core service hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm. The successful candidate will be required to take part in the emergency respiratory late and on call service providing out of hours (weekend and on call) care to respiratory patients across the Trust.
The post holder will be expected to maintain up to date competencies and mandatory training. A driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use is also required, as part of the role may involve travel to patients’ homes and community settings.
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree/Msc in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC Registration.
- Membership of relevant clinical interest group e.g. ACPCF, ACPRC, BTS
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post graduate study.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working in respiratory care, across a variety of acute and chronic respiratory conditions within the NHS.
- Experience of the supervision and development of students, band 5 physiotherapists and support workers.
- Evidence of participation in service development and audit.
Desirable criteria
- Experience at Band 6 level
- Previous experience of working with Cystic Fibrosis patients.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of recent and relevant CPD including attendance at courses relevant to respiratory physiotherapy.
- Clinical reasoning skills based on evidence and current research
- Knowledge of airway clearance techniques such as AD, OPEP, NIV etc.
- Evidence of attendance at mandatory training.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the MDT and their differing contributions to patient care.
- An ability to work as part of the MDT and communicate with all grades of staff
- An ability to empathise and reassure.
- Ability to take part in the out of hours physiotherapy on-call service on a rota basis.
Desirable criteria
- IM & T Skills.
- Evidence of presentation and teaching skills within physiotherapy.
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate vision and a desire to achieve.
- Committed to developing physiotherapy skills within the clinical speciality.
- Demonstrate a forward-thinking and professional attitude.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tegan Penrose
- Job title
- Trainee ACP Physio Cystic Fibrosis
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 6001952
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