Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Huntingdon

NHS; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Huntingdon is seeking a part-time Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to support their Acute Medicine team. You will provide specialist care across multiple departments and lead service development initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive NHS experience and is adept in leadership and advanced clinical skills. Competitive salary and extensive professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Protected study time

Peer support

Qualifications

• Experience working at senior level in NHS.
• Evidence of leadership or management training.
• Demonstrated involvement in the audit process.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist knowledge to the Acute Medicine therapy team.
• Assess and treat a complex caseload of patients.
• Lead on service development and quality performance indicators.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Excellent managerial and leadership skills

Sound respiratory knowledge

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registered

MSc in Physiotherapy

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Overview

As a thriving Acute Medicine team, we are looking for a part-time (Mon, Thurs & Fri) Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to support our service across Hinchingbrooke Hospital and working with Peterborough City Hospital. Covering a variety of specialties: Medicine for Older People, Renal, Gastroenterology, and respiratory. This role is dynamic, forward-thinking and focused on developing a service that meets the evolving needs of our organisation and patients, ensuring quality care, developing and retaining our workforce and supporting the delivery of the organisational strategy.

We are invested in enhancing and developing your knowledge and skills. This is supported by peer support, 40% protected SPA time, CPD opportunities, appraisals, specialty workstreams (MSCC, Parkinson’s disease, falls & frailty, neurology and dementia & delirium), cross-site and regional professional meetings, and Professional Advocates. For information, contact Julie Flint, Emergency & Medicine Therapy Service Lead. Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

Main duties

The Highly Specialist Physiotherapist for the HH Acute Medicine therapy team provides specialist knowledge and skills to the team and develops the quality of the clinical service and staff that deliver it. The post holder will work using an enhanced level of practice applying specialist knowledge and skills in the field of general medicine and medicine for the older person (MFOP). The Acute medicine service is focused on ensuring timely and effective assessment and treatment to enable patients to leave hospital, minimise length of stay and support patients in being discharged safely with appropriate support and equipment.

In addition to assessing and treating a complex caseload of patients, the post holder will act as the profession specific lead to support the training and development of the clinical staff within the Acute Medicine therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team. They will lead on service development, audit and assist in research initiatives to deliver on best practice evidence-based care in line with trust and national priorities. They will be responsible for the delivery of key quality performance indicators linked to providing high quality care.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. We offer a variety of benefits. See the attached staff benefits leaflet for details. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 176-F-7355955

Job locations: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT

Responsibilities and requirements

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of CPD
• Evidence of post graduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area
• Evidence of leadership or management training
• CSP member
• Member of CSP Specialist section - Agile People

• MSc in Physiotherapy

Experience

• NHS experience working at senior level
• Acute Respiratory skills
• Worked within acute inpatient hospital environment
• Multi-Disciplinary Working
• Demonstrate active involvement in the audit process
• Awareness of change management principles
• Undertaking Annual Appraisals
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of staff and pre-registration students
• Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge
• Ability to demonstrate working with regional/national networks
• Experience of working collaboratively with community teams

• Experience in community-based roles

Knowledge and key skills

• Sound respiratory knowledge
• Sound knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team within Medicine for Older People
• Ability to undertake rapid assessments in a busy and pressured environment
• Excellent managerial and leadership skills
• Advanced communication skills
• Resilience
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Leadership and motivational skills
• High level of clinical reasoning
• Ability to present information in a logical and concise manner
• Standard keyboard skills and ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Excel

Disclosures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure check.

Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT