Physiotherapy Assistant

Job summary

Physiotherapy Assistant Band 3 An opportunity working as a Band 3 Physiotherapy Assistant has arisen within the Physiotherapy Department.

You will be working in a role based in our in-patients service, which cover the following specialties : Department of Medicine for the Elderly (DME); Medicine; Orthopaedics; Surgery; Stroke and Neurosciences.

Within each of these areas, you would be working with an experienced team treating a range of patients with diverse presentations within a practical and hands-on environment.

This position is intended for those new to healthcare and who are either interested in developing knowledge, skills and understanding of physiotherapy or pursuing future physiotherapy under-graduate training and looking for an opportunity to gain valuable practical experience.

If you are enthusiastic about physiotherapy, keen to learn and looking to gain practical experience in the field, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step towards your future career. The Trust offers an Apprenticeship scheme to train to become a Physiotherapist.

Please note that applications are only open to internal support staff. Main duties of the job Assist physiotherapists by delivering joint treatments and creating a safe treatment environment, working both supervised and independently with delegated patient caseloads.

Manage and progress patient treatment programmes, monitoring patient responses and reporting significant changes to physiotherapists. Maintain accurate patient records, ensure cleanliness and safety of equipment and treatment areas, and liaise effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

Communicate clearly with patients of varying abilities and needs, motivating and involving families to support rehabilitation. Participate in ongoing training and competency development, maintaining professional standards and contributing to service improvements.

Work flexibly to meet service needs, including shifts covering weekdays, evenings, and weekends, with appropriate rostering and unsocial hours pay.

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.

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 employmentThis vacancy will close at midnight on the 16th August 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on the 24th 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 Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Experience Essential Experience in dealing with members of the public Working as a team member Working with indirect supervision Desirable Working with individuals with a disability/ illness including assisting with personal care activities Working in health / caring setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the role of confidentiality within healthcare Understanding of customer service Self-directed learning Knowledge of the role of a physiotherapist Desirable Knowledge of physical disability Knowledge of the Trust's priorities Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Evidence of participation in personal/ professional development activities Skills Essential Literacy and numeracy skills.

Ability to use a range of communication methods. Ability to work independently but also collaboratively within a team. Excellent inter-personal skills.

Ability to follow instructions/directions regarding tasks assigned. Ability to provide or assist patients with personal care. Good observational skills.

Good organisational skills. Able to feedback effectively both verbally and in writing. Skills in managing work pressures.

Effective time management. Seek guidance appropriately. Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft office and e-mail.

Desirable Dealing with inappropriate behavior. Able to adjust style of communication for those with communication difficulties e.g. hearing loss.

Managing resources e.g. equipment stock levels. 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 demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses Knowledge of how illness/disability can affect someone both mentally and physically Ability to work in a clinical setting with severely ill or infectious patients Desirable Willing to take on responsibility and a co-ordination role 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) .