Job summary
- Main area
- Division B - Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 11 months (Fixed Term / Secondment until 31-Aug-2027)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 180-B-263119
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 p.a. pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/08/2026
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatric Neuro-Oncology
Band 7
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our multi disciplinary Paediatric Neuro-Oncology Service Team.
Our ‘Brainbow’ Team reviews and coordinates the rehabilitation for children with a diagnosis of a primary brain tumour in the East of England.
You will be the specialised Paediatric Physiotherapist who is responsible for the physiotherapeutic aspect of their care. You will be predominantly based within the Outpatient setting, but will be involved in some Inpatient and Outreach work. We are a large regional hospital supporting both the local population and wider regional populations.
You will be strongly supported in learning new skills and gaining additional training in this regional cancer centre.
You will have a passion and clinical skills for the care of children with acute needs as well as being involved in their long term condition management. You will also have skills in service development and evaluation.
Main duties of the job
As a Physiotherapy specialist, you will have responsibilities that would include:
- Planning, delivery and evaluation of the Physiotherapy Service
- Operational management of the team
- Supervision of staff and students
We can offer you:
- Strong peer support
- Positive commitment to CPD and post graduate education
- Development of your supervisory, teaching and management skills
- Service development opportunities
Working for our organisation
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. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please have a read about what we can offer you in CUH Physiotherapy:
https://careers.cuh.nhs.uk/where-could-i-work/allied-health-professionals-ahps/physiotherapist/
Please do contact us for an informal discussion about our vacancy.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
The advert will close at midnight on 26 July 2026.
Interviews are due to be held in person on 5 August 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education / CPD
- Able to work to MSc level
Desirable criteria
- Membership professional body, e.g. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or professional network
- Involvement in relevant special interest groups
- MSc level of qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant postgraduate experience in a broad range of specialities, including neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Paediatric Physiotherapy experience
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy Team an MDT
- Service evaluation experience
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
- Oncology experience
- Paediatric Neuro Rehab experience
- Experience in conducting formal presentations
- Experience in Community or the Third Sector
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Advanced knowledge of Paediatric Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
- Able to work independently
- Ability to manage own caseload
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of workings of Community and Primary Care
- Knowledge of relevant outcome measures for this patient population
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines to Paediatric population
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
- Able to work collaboratively within the MDT
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Ability to review service provision and make recommendations in line with national guidelines
Desirable criteria
- Able to evidence the value of Physiotherapy in a multidisciplinary setting
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- 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 independently within the region
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Starace
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Co-Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 216856
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