Specialist Physiotherapist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for their Paediatric MSK and Orthopaedic team. The role involves providing assessment and treatment to paediatric patients, working within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in paediatric physiotherapy and a commitment to developing their skills. We offer strong peer support, career development, and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Career support and development

Funding for educational courses

Up to 7 days study leave

Access to specialist facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric physiotherapy.
• Strong autonomous practitioner skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work within the paediatric outpatients department.
• Perform advanced specialist assessment and treatment.
• Engage with other professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Coordinate workloads and mentor staff.

Job description

We have the opportunity to recruit a Specialist Physiotherapist to our Paediatric MSK and Orthopaedic team.

As a member of the team, you will be contributing to the MSK Paediatric Service and may be involved in community Clinics, Outpatients Physiotherapy Clinics on site and MDT Consultant led services. You will be responsible for liaising with other external services including Schools, Community therapy teams and GPs to ensure seamless care for our patients.

As a member of our team, you will have access to well-equipped gym areas and hydrotherapy facilities as well as access to specialists in various paediatric and adult MSK areas. We offer flexible working patterns (where possible) and actively support the ongoing development of our team members.

We can offer you:

• Strong peer support
• Work with patients with a wide range of clinical conditions
• Career support and development to progress to a specialism
• Positive commitment to CPD and post graduate education- funding for courses and up to 7 days study leave
• Development of your supervisory, teaching and management skills
• Service development opportunities

This post may be offered as a transitional Band 6 to Band 7 post with the post holder supported to achieve the suitable competencies required for the Band 7 level.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working within the paediatric outpatients department and paediatric orthopaedics outpatient clinics
• Working as part of the larger team and fulfilling commitments to our satellite clinics, community locations and inpatient settings within the Paediatric MSK service
• Performing advanced specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of paediatric patients with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, rheumatological and long term conditions involving complex physical and psychological presentations
• Engaging with a range of other professionals within a multidisciplinary care setting including joint clinic working
• Acting independently and without supervision as an autonomous practitioner
• Undertaking management roles including co-ordinating workloads, delegating duties, appraising and mentoring staff, recruitment and selection and deputising for the team leader in their absence
• Being actively involved in the development of the Paediatric Musculoskeletal team and Physiotherapy service as a whole
• Maintaining specialist orthopaedic physiotherapy competency in order to participate in our weekend service
• Leading audit and research projects within the paediatric musculoskeletal speciality

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.

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 welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of their background, and we are committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance.

Please note that this advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025 and interviews are due to be held on the 15th October 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from the Armed Forces.