Neuromuscular Care Advisor - East of England | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the region is looking for a Therapist (Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist) or Nurse. This part-time position involves supporting patients with neuromuscular disorders across community and clinical settings. Candidates should have experience in managing long-term conditions and an understanding of patient care dynamics. Flexible working options and independent travel within the East of England are included.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

On-site facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing long-term conditions and collaborating with specialist teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the care of patients with neuromuscular disorders.
• Provide coordination and support for patients and families.
• Deliver specialist training to professionals.

Skills

Experience delivering specialist advice

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique and specialist team in a largely community-based post. Suitable for a Therapist (Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist) or Nurse, the role involves working with Paediatric and Adult patients across specialist and community care environments in the East of England, specifically covering Bedfordshire and parts of Hertfordshire.

Responsibilities

• Support the care of patients with genetic and acquired neuromuscular disorders, such as muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy and other muscle wasting conditions.
• Support regional specialist Neuromuscular Clinics at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and in other hospitals/clinical settings in the region.
• Provide coordination, advice and support for people living with a neuromuscular condition, their families and their carers.
• Work directly and semi-autonomously supporting people living with neuromuscular conditions in the East of England, alongside specialist neuromuscular teams at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and community-based Paediatric, Neurology and Therapy teams.
• Be based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital with opportunities for flexible working; many aspects of the role are managed via virtual platforms.
• Support specialist Paediatric and Adult Neurology Consultants, and paediatric neuromuscular CNS, in regional specialist Neuromuscular Clinics.
• Provide specialist condition-specific training and education to health, education and social care professionals as required to ensure maximally effective care in all settings.
• Deliver specialist advice and understand challenges related to identification, assessment, treatment and ongoing management of long-term conditions.
• Travel within the East of England; driving licence and access to a vehicle are highly desirable. Travel costs are reimbursed through the Trust’s expenses system. A business pool car provision is available for work-related journeys.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience delivering specialist advice and an understanding of challenges in identification, assessment, treatment and ongoing management of a long-term condition.

Additional Information

• The post is part-time and forms a regional service within a small, effective team.
• Role involves independent travel within the region and collaboration with specialist neuromuscular teams and community-based services.
• Travel and flexible working arrangements are accommodated where possible, including virtual options.

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 1100 beds, the Trust focuses on a quality service for patients, staff and partners. CUH values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for local people and regional, national and international patients. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, or socioeconomic background.

Further Information

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. Alternative working hours may be considered in some cases. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Dates and Benefits

This vacancy will close at midnight on 13 October 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 4 November 2025.

Benefits

CUH offers development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site facilities, travel concessions and parking subsidies for eligible staff. Flexible working arrangements may include part-time work, job-share, term-time working and flexible start/finish times to support work-life balance.