University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Cystic Fibrosis Social Worker
The closing date is 09 March 2026.
Are you a qualified social worker looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives? Would you like to work as part of a multidisciplinary team based at Heartlands Hospital? An exciting opportunity has arisen at the West Midlands Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre for a qualified social worker to join the large and varied team. This is a full‑time role, working Monday to Friday. Support and training will be provided.
This is an exciting time for Cystic Fibrosis Services with the recent introduction of CFTR modulators, which have significantly improved the health of many patients, though not all. The role requires an understanding of the impact of living with a life‑limiting, chronic disease and the psycho‑social issues that can result.
Although some of the work is based on crisis intervention, there is also the need for both short‑term problem‑focused work, and longer‑term therapeutic work which makes it an interesting and varied role.
The successful candidates will be supported by the Lead CF Social Worker and the wider multidisciplinary team to develop their knowledge and skills to work with patients experiencing a wide range of problems associated with their chronic health condition.
Main duties and tasks
The social worker will provide a comprehensive service to individuals receiving care from the team, as well as to their carers and families when relevant. After assessing each person's needs, the social worker will offer support regarding the social, emotional, physical and financial impact of their condition or disability. This support will be proactive and cover a variety of issues, including access to resources, community care, employment or education, fertility treatments, childcare, transplantation, end‑of‑life care, and bereavement. Additionally, the social worker will assist individuals with extra vulnerabilities, such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, substance misuse, or other challenges.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Social Work qualification – Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) or equivalent relevant experience
* Current registration with Social Work England and ability to maintain practice requirements
Experience
* Post‑qualifying experience in assessing vulnerable individuals using personalised care principles to identify their needs, strengths, challenges and risk areas, and coproducing support plans to meet those needs
* Managing complex cases and involvement in multi‑agency work; experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
* Direct experience of working with adults affected by chronic illness and/or physical disabilities
* Understanding and experience of the principles of safeguarding in relation to the role
* Experience of working with patients with a life‑limiting condition, preferably in a clinical setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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