Job summary
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

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.

Details
Date posted: 17 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year, p.a. pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 11 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 180-B-263119
Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

Job 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 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
• Able to work to MSc level

Desirable

• 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

• 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

• NHS experience
• Oncology experience
• Paediatric Neuro Rehab experience
• Experience in conducting formal presentations
• Experience in Community or the Third Sector

Knowledge
Essential

• Advanced knowledge of Paediatric Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
• Able to work independently
• Ability to manage own caseload

Desirable

• 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

• 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

• Able to evidence the value of Physiotherapy in a multidisciplinary setting

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.
• Able to travel independently within the region

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)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Physiotherapy Co-Manager, Helen Starace, helen.starace@nhs.net, 01223216856