Nuffield Health

Inpatient Physiotherapy Assistant

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

Physiotherapy Assistant Cambridge Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent Contract | Part Time | £24,531 per annum pro rata 20 hours per week Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day preferred Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Within our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Main Duties and Responsibilities are to: Support the delivery of services in the inpatient department both in a clinical and non-clinical capacity. Ensure that all clinical records are accurately maintained and conform to all legal requirements. Complete various administrative duties to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively. This includes both in the pre-operative assessment of patients, and during their stay in Hospital. Deliver high quality, effective clinical care under the support of the Physiotherapy Lead and the team of Senior Physiotherapists. This will include performing exercises with patients, mobility practice, stairs assessments, rehabilitation advice and guidance and safe discharge planning. Assisting with the delivery of our virtual patient education seminars that we run weekly via Teams. Work flexibly to support our team.

About us

Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge's premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services. Backed by the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including wide bore MRI and CT scanning, we offer immediate assessment and expert diagnosis. Hospital facilities include 3 state of the art digital theatres, 32 beds, Surgical Day Case theatre/endoscopy suite, Surgical Day PODs, private consultation rooms, close monitoring units, Chemotherapy suite, on-site registered pharmacy, Diagnostic scanning unit and a Pathology laboratory.

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0096637

Job locations

4 Trumpington Road

Cambridge

CB2 8AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Physiotherapy Assistant Cambridge Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent Contract | Part Time | £24,531 per annum pro rata 20 hours per week Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day preferred Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Within our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. Nuffield Health Cambridge is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Physiotherapy team at our Cambridge Hospital. The Main Duties and Responsibilities are to:

  • Support the delivery of services in the inpatient department both in a clinical and non-clinical capacity.
  • Ensure that all clinical records are accurately maintained and conform to all legal requirements.
  • Complete various administrative duties to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively. This includes both in the pre-operative assessment of patients, and during their stay in Hospital.
  • Deliver high quality, effective clinical care under the support of the Physiotherapy Lead and the team of Senior Physiotherapists. This will include performing exercises with patients, mobility practice, stairs assessments, rehabilitation advice and guidance and safe discharge planning.
  • Assisting with the delivery of our virtual patient education seminars that we run weekly via Teams.
  • Work flexibly to support our team.
  • You will need to have:
  • An NVQ 2 in Health and Social care, and relevant experience working in Healthcare.
  • Excellent IT and administrative skills, with experience of using electronic patient record systems.
  • The ability to manage your own workload and be a self-motivated, dynamic team player.
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge's premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Physiotherapy Assistant Cambridge Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent Contract | Part Time | £24,531 per annum pro rata 20 hours per week Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day preferred Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Within our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. Nuffield Health Cambridge is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Physiotherapy team at our Cambridge Hospital. The Main Duties and Responsibilities are to:

  • Support the delivery of services in the inpatient department both in a clinical and non-clinical capacity.
  • Ensure that all clinical records are accurately maintained and conform to all legal requirements.
  • Complete various administrative duties to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively. This includes both in the pre-operative assessment of patients, and during their stay in Hospital.
  • Deliver high quality, effective clinical care under the support of the Physiotherapy Lead and the team of Senior Physiotherapists. This will include performing exercises with patients, mobility practice, stairs assessments, rehabilitation advice and guidance and safe discharge planning.
  • Assisting with the delivery of our virtual patient education seminars that we run weekly via Teams.
  • Work flexibly to support our team.
  • You will need to have:
  • An NVQ 2 in Health and Social care, and relevant experience working in Healthcare.
  • Excellent IT and administrative skills, with experience of using electronic patient record systems.
  • The ability to manage your own workload and be a self-motivated, dynamic team player.
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge's premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • An NVQ 2 in Health and Social care.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Relevant experience working in Healthcare.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • An NVQ 2 in Health and Social care.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Relevant experience working in Healthcare.

    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.

    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.

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    4 Trumpington Road

    Cambridge

    CB2 8AF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    4 Trumpington Road

    Cambridge

    CB2 8AF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    30 March 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0096637

    Job locations

    4 Trumpington Road

    Cambridge

    CB2 8AF


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