Musculoskeletal FCP Physiotherapist

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Cambridge is seeking a Musculoskeletal Specialist to join their Outpatient Physiotherapy team. The role involves managing a dedicated clinical caseload, leading service development, and training students. Candidates should have expertise in musculoskeletal therapy and will benefit from a supportive team structure. The Trust is committed to providing outstanding patient care and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced cost bus travel

Subsidised parking

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and skills in managing musculoskeletal therapy.
• Expect to lead in service development and evaluation.
• Experience in student training and staff appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly specialist physiotherapeutic assessment for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Triage patients and manage referrals to other specialties.
• Coordinate the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy / FCP Team.

Skills

Musculoskeletal therapy

Team leadership

Clinical assessment

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Outpatient Physiotherapy team in CUH as a Musculoskeletal Specialist. Our specialists will work in the Outpatients department with a dedicated clinical caseload and will also have the opportunity to work as First Contact Practitioner (FCP).

We already have an established team of FCP working across Cambridge who receive support from our service by a Consultant Physiotherapist and an FCP Clinical Lead to provide supervision and support to gain roadmap completion.

The role will be part of delivering services within our trust including specialist assessment and advice, direct clinical caseload management and outreach clinics. It will also involve gaining team leading skills and sharing learning with our large cohort of Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Outpatient specialists in pain, pelvic health, paediatrics, neurology, ortho trauma and cancer exercise rehabilitation.

You will have proven knowledge and skills in the management of musculoskeletal therapy and be expected to lead in service development and evaluation, student training and staff appraisal, as well as manage a caseload of patients.

The team 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 also have access to well‑equipped gym areas and hydrotherapy facilities.

Opportunities for secondment / fixed term contracts may be considered.

To be part of delivering services within Primary Care to PCN’s as First Contact Practitioners and to support other MSK Services within Cambridge University Hospital Physiotherapy Outpatient Department.

Responsibilities

• To perform highly specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and analysis of medical investigations of patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions.
• To triage patients on behalf of Physiotherapy and may include onward referrals to other specialities as appropriate.
• To act as a source of expertise on the physiotherapeutic management of Musculoskeletal conditions.
• To undertake management of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy / FCP Team, including co‑coordinating workloads, delegating duties, appraising and mentoring and recruitment and selection.

About the 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 1,100 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.

Recruitment Policy

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

Benefits

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
• Free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
• Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• On‑site hot food available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
• Purpose‑created colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee, break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
• Flexible arrangements including part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
• We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Please do contact us to discuss the opportunities available.

Interviews are due to be held on 26 January 2026.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 11 January 2026.

For further information 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/