Specialist Physiotherapist

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist

The closing date is 05 October 2025

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 and actively support the ongoing development of our team members.

We can offer you:

- 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 and 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.

Main duties of the job

To work within the paediatric outpatients department and paediatric orthopaedics outpatient clinics.

To work as part of the larger team and fulfill commitments to our satellite clinics, community locations and inpatient settings within the Paediatric MSK service.

To perform advanced specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of paediatric patients with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, rheumatological and long term conditions involving complex physical and psychological presentations.

To engage with a range of other professionals within a multidisciplinary care setting including joint clinic working.

To act independently and without supervision as an autonomous practitioner.

To undertake management roles including co-ordinating workloads, delegating duties, appraising and mentoring staff, recruitment and selection and deputising for the team leader in their absence.

To be actively involved in the development of the Paediatric Musculoskeletal team and Physiotherapy service as a whole.

To maintain specialist orthopaedic physiotherapy competency in order to participate in our weekend service.

To lead audit and research projects within the paediatric musculoskeletal speciality.

About us

Our 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 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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education / CPD
- Evidence of specialist courses in treatment of children with musculoskeletal and/or orthopaedic conditions
- Membership professional body, e.g. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or professional network
- Evidence of working to MSc level or Equivalent

Experience

- Significant experience as a band 6 in range of relevant specialities including musculoskeletal conditions
- Experience relevant to treatment of babies, children or young people with musculoskeletal and/or orthopaedic conditions
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or MDT
- Experience of contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff
- Competency to participate in out of hours work
- Experience in supervising staff
- Experience in conducting formal presentations
- Experience of working as a Paediatric Physiotherapist
- Involvement in audit or research
- Involvement in quality improvement projects and service development

Knowledge

- Knowledge of orthopaedic and MSK related conditions affecting children
- Excellent knowledge of paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapy management
- Knowledge of Ponseti management of clubfeet
- Knowledge of paediatric neuromuscular conditions

Skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Advanced MSK skills with good clinical reasoning, physical assessment skills to enable effective diagnosis and treatments of Paediatric MSK and Orthopaedic patients
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, members of the MDT, patients and parent/guardians
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Administrative and computer skills
- Ability to identify and address areas of weakness
- Evidence of leading in research / audit
- Evidence of presentations beyond physiotherapy colleagues

Additional Requirements

- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
- Able to travel in the region
- Able to work extended days as required

CUH is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The Trust is committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and that their rights are protected.

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