Job summary
The physiotherapy service is looking for an experienced individual to join our stroke rehabilitation inpatient therapy team. This static job opportunity is available as a permanent role.
You will be working with patients in both the acute stroke unit (R2) and the Lewin Neurological Rehabilitation ward. You will gain vast experience in the assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning of patients under your care.
You will work with the team leads in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to neurologically impaired patients throughout Addenbrooke's hospital on a day-to-day basis.
As a member of our team, you will have access to well-equipped gym areas. We actively support the ongoing development of our team members.
We can offer you:
Strong peer and senior supportWork with patients with a wide range of clinical conditionsCareer support and developmentPositive commitment to CPD and post graduate education- funding for courses and up to 7 days study leaveDevelopment of your supervisory, teaching and management skillsService development and evidence based practice opportunities
Main duties of the job
To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse medical, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working unsupervised. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake delegated management roles in support of the clinical team.
To supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students, this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
To undertake evidence-based practice, audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice within each rotation. Make recommendations to clinical lead for changes to practice by the team. May lead implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
To maintain respiratory physiotherapy competency in order to assess and treat patients effectively, and to assist in the training of junior members of staff to a level of agreed competency.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd March 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 30th March 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd March 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 30th March 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Relevant validated clinical courses
- Involvement in special interest groups i.e. AGILE, ACPIN
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate NHS experience
- Experience at band 6 level
- Relevant clinical work providing a broad range of experience in respiratory, elderly care, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and / or MDT
Desirable
- Advanced neurological experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students and assistants
- Knowledge of workings of community and intermediate care services
- Good knowledge of management of neurological conditions including specific knowledge of acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Experience of service development.
- Audit / research experience.
- Experience of orthotic management, hydrotherapy, tone management and FES for neurological patients.
- Student supervisor
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate confidently with people with impaired communication abilities and those who have experienced a significant change to their function/ quality of life.
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses.
- Ability to link evidence based practice to clinical practice
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Critical appraisal
- Supervisory Skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Relevant validated clinical courses
- Involvement in special interest groups i.e. AGILE, ACPIN
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate NHS experience
- Experience at band 6 level
- Relevant clinical work providing a broad range of experience in respiratory, elderly care, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and / or MDT
Desirable
- Advanced neurological experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students and assistants
- Knowledge of workings of community and intermediate care services
- Good knowledge of management of neurological conditions including specific knowledge of acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Experience of service development.
- Audit / research experience.
- Experience of orthotic management, hydrotherapy, tone management and FES for neurological patients.
- Student supervisor
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate confidently with people with impaired communication abilities and those who have experienced a significant change to their function/ quality of life.
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses.
- Ability to link evidence based practice to clinical practice
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Critical appraisal
- Supervisory Skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).