About this role
Job summary
B6 Senior Physiotherapist in Adult Critical Care
We have a Band 6 Static Physiotherapy vacancy within our Critical care team. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our Critical Care team, working in the trust's Adult Critical Care areas. You will work within a large team of physiotherapists who support the respiratory care, rehabilitation and weaning of a wide range of critically ill patients. We are a large multi-speciality hospital supporting both the local population and wider tertiary populations. The post holder will have the opportunity to work in all of our perioperative specialities -John Farnham Intensive Care unit (large multi-speciality tertiary ITU), Neuroscience Critical Care Unit, (including Major Trauma, Neurosurgery and tertiary neurology patients)
This opportunity is open to existing band 6 physiotherapists who are now ready to specialise further in their career and would wish to develop their clinical, audit and managerial skills. The team is friendly and dedicated towards the delivery of an excellent service for all our users, as well as constantly looking at better ways to provide a service.
You will be strongly supported in learning new skills and gaining additional training in Critical care.
You will be required to partake in our Emergency out of hour's services which includes our weekend and on-call services.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients on John Farman ICU (D3/D4), Neurosurgical Critical care Unit (NCCU) and any other peri operative area
To perform appropriate physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse medical, neurologicaland musculoskeletal presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to use theassessment to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or aparticular patient type, working unsupervised. Advice and support from senior physiotherapists isavailable when required. To be able to present patients to senior team in a logical and concise format, asking pertinent questions and using this as developmental opportunity.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To supervise, educate and assess the performance of Band 5 rotational physiotherapists physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students. Student supervision would be to a BSc/MSc standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
To work alongside rotational band 6 physiotherapists with joint patients; taking the lead when working together and helping to educate and develop staff during their rotation.
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. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1st November 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 12th November 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 caf, 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
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education/CPD
Desirable
- Membership OF relevant Professional network. E.g. ICS, ACPRC, ACPIN
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in the management and rehabilitation of ventilated patients within critical care.
- Demonstrate a breadth and variety of relevant Band 6 rotations (e.g. respiratory, elderly care, neuro rehab, musculoskeletal).
- Considerable experience of working within an MDT
- Experience in managing and developing band 5 physiotherapists.
- Experience in supervising students.
Desirable
- Experience in conducting formal presentations
- NHS Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Previous Tracheostomy experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work independently & manage own caseload
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Administrative and computer skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research / audit.
- Presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road,
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)