Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our Band 6 Inpatient Rotational scheme, rotating on a 7 monthly rotation through a variety of physiotherapy areas; Medicine, Oncology, Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Surgery, Critical Care, Orthopaedics, Out Patients, Paediatrics and Elderly Care.
This rotation will allow you to develop as a band 6 and gain experience in a wide range of areas within a specialist acute hospital setting. This allows for the development of general skills which may support later application to one of our specialist band 6 rotations in MSK, neuro-rehab or respiratory.
The department is friendly and dedicated towards the delivery of an excellent service for all our users, as well as constantly looking at better ways to provide a service.
We can offer you:
Strong peer supportWork with patients with a wide range of clinical conditionsCareer support and development to progress to a specialismPositive 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 opportunities
Please see the link to our service and what we can offer to you
https://careers.cuh.nhs.uk/where-could-i-work/allied-health-professionals-ahps/physiotherapist/
Main duties of the job
To participate in the Band 6 rotational scheme which involves working for seven monthly rotations across the trust in a range of ward settings and outpatient settings.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy in a variety of areas: medical wards, surgical wards, critical care, care of the elderly wards, stroke and rehabilitation wards, neurosciences wards, paediatric wards, orthopaedic wards and musculoskeletal outpatients.
To develop skills in prioritisation, audit and management.
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 8th February 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd 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 8th February 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 23rd 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
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate education / CPD activities
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of reviewing and applying evidence based practice
- Relevant clinical work at Band 5 level in a range of specialities including Respiratory / Critical Care, Elderly Care and neurological conditions
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Competency to participate in weekend work including the ability to provide respiratory care to self-ventilating patients
- Postgraduate NHS Physiotherapy experience at Band 5 level
Desirable
- NHS Experience at Band 6 level
- Experience of audit / research projects
- Experience of Critical Care including artificial airways and the ability to cover respiratory on call
- Experience in mentoring students
- Experience of deputising for Band 6/7 staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in using a range of manual handling techniques and equipment
- Knowledge and experience of discharge planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of National guidelines to deliver and evaluate service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings
- Ability to use professional communication strategies with patients, carers and members of the MDT and ability to modify appropriately
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
- Demonstrate ability to teach, guide and direct Therapy Assistants and students in clinical practice
- Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical caseload
- Administrative and computer skills
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation skills
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Clinical Educator training
- Evidence of appraisal skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust value of Safe, Kind and Excellent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate education / CPD activities
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of reviewing and applying evidence based practice
- Relevant clinical work at Band 5 level in a range of specialities including Respiratory / Critical Care, Elderly Care and neurological conditions
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Competency to participate in weekend work including the ability to provide respiratory care to self-ventilating patients
- Postgraduate NHS Physiotherapy experience at Band 5 level
Desirable
- NHS Experience at Band 6 level
- Experience of audit / research projects
- Experience of Critical Care including artificial airways and the ability to cover respiratory on call
- Experience in mentoring students
- Experience of deputising for Band 6/7 staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in using a range of manual handling techniques and equipment
- Knowledge and experience of discharge planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of National guidelines to deliver and evaluate service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings
- Ability to use professional communication strategies with patients, carers and members of the MDT and ability to modify appropriately
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
- Demonstrate ability to teach, guide and direct Therapy Assistants and students in clinical practice
- Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical caseload
- Administrative and computer skills
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation skills
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Clinical Educator training
- Evidence of appraisal skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust value of Safe, Kind and 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).