Physiotherapist- Inpatient RehabilitationThe closing date is 30 July 2026Job summaryThis role is within the Inpatient Rehabilitation setting where you will work within a multidisciplinary team to rehabilitate patients.
The role is based at Cambridge Rehabilitation Unit, Brookfields Hospital and you will work closely with your colleagues in other localities and across the system that provide Intermediate Care for the population of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Main duties of the jobThe Cambridge Rehab Unit Inpatient team strive to deliver outstanding patient-focused specialist care and therapy which collaboratively optimises a person's potential to achieve their individual goals.
As part of the role, you will:
- provide assessment and physical therapy interventions to patients admitted for rehabilitation from acute hospitals and from the community.
- implement therapy plans as well as delegating to therapy assistants and integrated care workers.
- develop your skills in sub-acute rehabilitation and discharge planning working with ward based MDT and colleagues from other pathways, social care and the voluntary sector.
We offer excellent professional support, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside other specialist teams within CPFT.
About usCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 310-OPAC-8084059
Job locations: Cambridge Rehabilitation Unit, Brookfields Hospital, Davidson House, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DF
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
- To accept responsibility for ensuring the effective selection of equipment.
- To independently plan and carry out assessments in a variety of settings.
- To take responsibility for appropriate delegation of tasks to therapy assistants.
You must hold UK HCPC registration for this post.
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential- Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc,MSc or Diploma entry level qualification into the Physiotherapy profession
- Current HCPC registration
- Documented evidence of own continuing professional development
Desirable- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
ExperienceEssential- Clinical experience in a variety of settings
- Experience working with older adults
DesirableSkills & AbilitiesEssential- Able to demonstrate commitment to providing high quality care & service provision
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Good communication skills
- Able to assess plan and implement care
Desirable- Understanding of clinical supervision
Knowledge & UnderstandingEssential- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Understands the principle of confidentiality
OtherEssential- Ability to use the CPFT Trust Values to guide behaviour to patient, carers and colleagues
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
For questions about the job, contact:Clinical Therapy Lead
Alex Milne
alex.milne@cpft.nhs.uk
