Specialist Physiotherapist in Spinal Cord Injuries

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

Job summary

A major trauma center in the UK seeks a physiotherapist specializing in Spinal Cord Injury for a 12-month secondment. The role involves providing specialized rehabilitation, leading the physiotherapy team, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate must have an active, full-time permanent contract and is invited to apply from diverse backgrounds. This position offers various benefits, including career development and flexible working patterns, with closing date for applications on December 17, 2025.

Benefits

Well-equipped gym facilities

Flexible working patterns

Support for career development

Funding for courses and study leave

On-site leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Active, full-time permanent contract required.
• Internal applicants on permanent contracts may apply for a secondment.
• Applicants from the Armed Forces are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialised rehabilitation on trauma wards.
• Support outreach for spinal injury patients.
• Lead planning and delivery of physiotherapy services.

Job description

Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A physiotherapist with a specialism in Spinal Cord Injury is required to join our major trauma team for a secondment of approximately 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialised acute and early rehabilitation on the trauma wards, focusing primarily on spinal cord injury with additional care for major trauma patients.
• Provide outreach support for spinal injury patients within CUH and local district general hospitals.
• Support and work alongside other members of the trauma ward physiotherapy team, ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of service.
• Lead the team in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy service on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
• Develop a long‑term vision for the spinal cord injury rehabilitation hub physiotherapy team and shape the service accordingly.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• Active, full‑time, permanent contract only – cannot be offered to individuals on a Student visa unless:
  • They have applied for a Graduate visa;
  • They have completed their course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date;
  • The Trust sponsors them as a Skilled Worker and they complete studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date.
• Internal applicants on permanent contracts may apply for a secondment or fixed‑term contract, provided they have line manager approval.
• Applicants from the Armed Forces are welcome.

Benefits

• Well‑equipped gym areas and hydrotherapy facilities.
• Flexible working patterns where possible.
• Peer support and career development.
• Positive commitment to CPD and postgraduate education – funding for courses and up to 7 days study leave.
• Support for supervisory, teaching and management skills.
• Service development opportunities.
• On‑site leisure facilities, shopping, day nurseries, reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel, free Park and Ride, subsidised parking.
• Hot food available 24/7 and a colleague‑only café.
• Flexible arrangements including part‑time, job‑share, term‑time and flexible start/finish times.

Application Details

The advert will close at midnight on the 17th December 2025. Interviews are scheduled for the 14th January 2025.

Additional information and the full Applicant Information Pack can be found at the following URL (plain text): https://careers.cuh.nhs.uk/where-could-i-work/allied-health-professionals-ahps/physiotherapist/

For informal discussions, please contact the advertised role contact.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of differing age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, or social‑economic background.