Deputy Team lead Dep of Medicine for the Elderly

Go back Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Deputy Team lead Dep of Medicine for the Elderly (DME) Physiotherapist The closing date is 25 January 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen within our DME service for a Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join the team. You will work within a large, friendly and dedicated Physiotherapy team. There will be significant opportunities to provide and develop your leadership, supervision and mentorship skills. You should demonstrate a commitment to promoting clinical excellence and evidence-based practice. Your responsibilities would include : Providing a high standard physiotherapy service to patients on the Department of Medicine for the Elderly wards; Furthering the development of skills in caseload prioritisation, service audits and staff management and the deputisation for the Band 7 Team Lead whilst carrying a complex patient caseload. You will be working collaboratively with the DME service, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver a quality clinical service with a clear focus on service development and service improvement. We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and offer excellent clinical and leadership progression opportunities. You will be required to partake in our weekend and on-call service. Main duties of the job To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of frail elderly patients with diverse medical, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working unsupervised. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students. This would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. To undertake evidence-based practice, audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead for changes to practice by the team. May lead implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols. To maintain specialist respiratory physiotherapy competency in order to participate in the out of hour's respiratory physiotherapy service. 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 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 This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th January 2026 Interviews are due to be held during the week commencing 2nd February 2026 Benefits to you 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 Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) State Registration Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education/CPD Membership professional body e.g. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or professional network Experience Experience as a band 6 in a broad range of specialities including respiratory, elderly care, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or MDT Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or assistants Band 6 NHS experience Experience in supervising students Experience in supervising others e.g. juniors and assistants Experience of working in a community setting Experience in conducting formal presentations Knowledge Good knowledge of Care of the Older Person, General Medicine, Respiratory, Neurological and Musculoskeletal conditions Knowledge of workings of community and primary care Skills Excellent interpersonal skills Committed to personal and team development Ability to work independently & manage own caseload Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments Administrative and computer skills Evidence of participation in research / audit Presentation Skills Additional Requirements 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. Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr