Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Outpatient Physiotherapy Team. We are looking for a member of the team to support the one to one and group rehabilitation of patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions seen within the Physiotherapy department at Addenbrooke's Hospital. We are a large group of Therapists who treat a range of patients varying from chronic pain to acute trauma and post-surgical. You will have proven knowledge and skills in exercise therapy, be able to lead our ESCAPE pain programme and 1:1 Hydrotherapy sessions alongside managing a caseload of patients. Main duties of the job To assist in Physiotherapy and department related duties as directed by, and under the supervision of, a State Registered Physiotherapist. Providing a high standard of assistance to Physiotherapy staff in Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Outpatient Services. Provide individual and group-based exercise interventions for MSK Outpatients, including services such as ESCAPE PAIN, Sports specific lower limb class, upper limb class and hydrotherapy. To undertake some administrative roles and tasks for the outpatient department. To participate in the Ward weekend rota. 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. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-B-243289 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. 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 The advert will close at midday on 13 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 28 November 2024. 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. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. 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 The advert will close at midday on 13 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 28 November 2024. 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 Good general education, to GCSE or equivalent including evidence of literacy and numeracy skills Relevant health, sport or exercise degree or qualification (for example Level III Exercise referral, BACR or equivalent) Desirable Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals Evidence of achievement of other relevant training Experience Essential General experience in dealing with members of the public Experience of training / supervising others Experience as an Exercise Practitioner including screening / assessment and design / delivery of individual and group exercise programmes to patients with existing medical conditions Experience of leading group exercise classes Desirable Physiotherapy Assistant experience in the NHS Experience in a healthcare environment Experience of working on a GP Exercise Referral scheme Experience of assessing and advising on healthy lifestyle issues Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions Knowledge Essential Awareness / knowledge of Allied Health Professional roles such as Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists An understanding of commonly encountered medical conditions Desirable -Knowledge of the physical and psychological impact of common conditions such as OA, back pain, etc. Knowledge of how patients can benefit from exercise Skills Essential Ability to deal with patients unsupervised Ability to manage and support more junior staff Able to design, implement and modify individual treatment plans autonomously Administrative and IT skills Self-directed learning Ability to manage own caseload Applies practical approach to problem solving Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses Committed to personal and team development To assist with treatment, e.g. exercise prescription, use of equipment, hydrotherapy Desirable Willing to take on responsibility and coordination role Ability to supervise a group of patients 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education, to GCSE or equivalent including evidence of literacy and numeracy skills Relevant health, sport or exercise degree or qualification (for example Level III Exercise referral, BACR or equivalent) Desirable Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals Evidence of achievement of other relevant training Experience Essential General experience in dealing with members of the public Experience of training / supervising others Experience as an Exercise Practitioner including screening / assessment and design / delivery of individual and group exercise programmes to patients with existing medical conditions Experience of leading group exercise classes Desirable Physiotherapy Assistant experience in the NHS Experience in a healthcare environment Experience of working on a GP Exercise Referral scheme Experience of assessing and advising on healthy lifestyle issues Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions Knowledge Essential Awareness / knowledge of Allied Health Professional roles such as Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists An understanding of commonly encountered medical conditions Desirable -Knowledge of the physical and psychological impact of common conditions such as OA, back pain, etc. Knowledge of how patients can benefit from exercise Skills Essential Ability to deal with patients unsupervised Ability to manage and support more junior staff Able to design, implement and modify individual treatment plans autonomously Administrative and IT skills Self-directed learning Ability to manage own caseload Applies practical approach to problem solving Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses Committed to personal and team development To assist with treatment, e.g. exercise prescription, use of equipment, hydrotherapy Desirable Willing to take on responsibility and coordination role Ability to supervise a group of patients 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)