Senior Physiotherapist on Respiratory Rotation | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Do you have a passion for Cardio‑respiratory Physiotherapy and are keen to work in a busy, high‑calibre environment to further advance your career and skills set?

We have permanent and fixed‑term opportunities for experienced physiotherapists to rotate on a 7‑month rotational scheme across adult critical care specialities at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).

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• Provide physiotherapy services to patients in John Farnham ICU (Wards D3/D4)
  
• Deliver care in Surgical Wards
  
• Assist in Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) and Neuro Wards
  
• Support patients in N3 Respiratory and K3 Cardiology Wards
  
• Manage N3 Acute NIV service and outpatient respiratory physiotherapy
  
• Participate in emergency out‑of‑hour, weekend and on‑call services
  
• Rotate through the above clinical areas for 7 months each; paediatrics rotation negotiable if desired
  
• Engage in potential clinic and exercise rehabilitation groups across rotations
  

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• Band 6 physiotherapist with experience and motivation to specialise further
  
• Ability to work across multiple adult critical care settings
  
• Willingness to undertake emergency and on‑call duties
  
• Eligible for full‑time employment under home‑office immigration rules – see visa criteria below
  

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:

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• applied for a Graduate visa
  
• completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date
  
• the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date
  

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.

We offer a range of benefits including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries, reduced‑cost transport, subsidised parking, 24/7 hot food, a dedicated break space with free tea and coffee, and flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th April 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 24th April 2026. Please note that alternative working hours may be considered upon discussion with the contact given.