Job summary
Due to maternity leave within our deputy management team we have an exciting opportunity to join the Cambridge University Hospitals Physiotherapy management team as a Band 8a Deputy Manager for our Surgical services.
A fixed term or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months providing maternity leave cover has arisen. You will be expected to cover 25.5 hours per week, split between the deputy manager role (18.75 hours) and a clinical role (6.75 hours) comensurate with their skills sets.
We are looking for a highly experienced Physiotherapist who has knowledge of working in an acute NHS trust and supporting service delivery. You will be passionate about developing staff and the services we provide as a physiotherapy team. You will have experience in recruitment and service transformation as these form pivotal aspects of the role.
In turn we can offer you an experienced team of highly skilled physiotherapists and support workers who work in a variety of areas in the acute trust including eg. surgery, orthopaedics and amputees. Our service is pivotal to the flow of patients through the hospital and we have a supportive network of Allied Health Professionals. This role will allow you to progress and shape our services and continue to develop a robust physiotherapy provision for our patients.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the Physiotherapy teams under their Superintendent service and provide local management of these teams the trust.
You will lead the local Physiotherapy teams and work closely with all staff to ensure effective and high quality services, maximising the use of resources within an agreed financial framework alongside the direction of the Physiotherapy Manager. You will play a pivotal role in developing services and facilitating change and will engage other staff both within and outside the Trust in collaborative working.
Deputise for the physiotherapy manager and assist in taking responsibility for the service, staff and other resources for the physiotherapy department within the Trust. To produce reports for clinical governance, recommendations for development and progress of the physiotherapy service.
Provide professional leadership and direction for the service setting high personal standards and maintaining an up to date knowledge of physiotherapy practice and ensuring the continued development of staff. The post holder will assist and provide advice to the Manager of Physiotherapy.
If fulfilling a clinical role: performing advanced specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment, including the analysis of medical investigations of patients presenting with a wide and complex range of conditions. They may have co-existing, diverse medical, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
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 19th April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 30th April 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 19th April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 30th April 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 (or equivalent)
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education / CPD
- Post graduate training in management
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership or participation in a specialist professional body
- Evidence of working to MSc level or equivalent
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior clinician in range of relevant specialities
- Experience of working in an NHS acute hospital setting
- Experience of leading a physiotherapy team
- Experience of recruiting physiotherapy staff
- Experience of supporting and developing struggling team members
- Experience in conducting formal presentations
Desirable
- NHS experience (at Band 7 level)
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience in budgetary management
- Experience in electronic patient records and data collection
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Management issues
- Knowledge NHS acute trust demands and pressures
- Knowledge of NHS HR policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of data management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Administrative and computer skills
- Experience of audit and service review
Desirable
- Evidence of leading in research / audit
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 (or equivalent)
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education / CPD
- Post graduate training in management
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership or participation in a specialist professional body
- Evidence of working to MSc level or equivalent
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior clinician in range of relevant specialities
- Experience of working in an NHS acute hospital setting
- Experience of leading a physiotherapy team
- Experience of recruiting physiotherapy staff
- Experience of supporting and developing struggling team members
- Experience in conducting formal presentations
Desirable
- NHS experience (at Band 7 level)
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience in budgetary management
- Experience in electronic patient records and data collection
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Management issues
- Knowledge NHS acute trust demands and pressures
- Knowledge of NHS HR policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of data management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Administrative and computer skills
- Experience of audit and service review
Desirable
- Evidence of leading in research / audit
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).