Overview
Physiotherapy Technical Instructor - Band 3
Location: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Status: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per year (pro rata where applicable)
Posted: 10 October 2025
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and the essential and desirable criteria. The post holders will:
- Work with patients on in-patient wards and within an out-patient setting delivering pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation programmes.
- Provide high quality physiotherapeutic interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Contribute to patient-centred assessment and rehabilitation to regain function after acute illness and improve function and quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions.
- Be flexible to support the wider physiotherapy service.
- Work in a supportive team in the rehabilitation of patients at the Cumberland Infirmary.
About Us
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services. The Trust aims to be a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare, providing a range of community and acute services across the county. The organisation values safe, high quality care, positive patient experience, a great place to work, and effective use of resources, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Essential Criteria
- Good general education including GCSE English and maths or equivalent
- QCF (NVQ) Level 3 in a health-related subject or willingness and ability to undertake
- Care Certificate or willingness and ability to undertake
- Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
- Able to work in an acute hospital environment and to motivate patients
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in sports science
- Supervisory experience
- Health care work experience with people with physical needs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Underpinning theoretical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles
- Good communication skills (verbal)
- Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and work on own initiative
- Able to motivate patients and demonstrate compassionate care
Personal and Other Requirements
- Able to work flexibly and participate in home visits as required
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity
Compliance and Benefits
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
- Evidence of meeting essential criteria should be documented in supporting information
- Assistance may be available for relocation to the region for certain posts
- Benefits may include 27 days holiday rising to 33 after 10 years, NHS pension, discounts, and salary sacrifice options
Disclaimer: This job description reflects the essential requirements and responsibilities of the role as of the posting date. If sufficient responses are received, the post could be closed earlier than the closing date.
