Rotational Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified or experienced Band 5 physiotherapists to join a supportive and dynamic team at Royal Papworth Hospital. The role involves providing comprehensive physiotherapy services to patients with a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions in inpatient settings. You will gain experience through a rotational system covering areas like cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation, and critical care. Clinical support and mentorship will be provided, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in service improvement.
Essential criteria
- BSc/ Pre- Reg MSc/ Grad. Dip. in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- CSP member
- Completed core medical respiratory and / or surgical ward or Critical Care rotations at Band 5 level or respiratory placements as a student
- Knowledge of common cardiac & respiratory conditions and treatment options
- Able to demonstrate basic clinical reasoning
- Demonstrable proactive interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
- Ability to assess basic conditions, plan & implement non-complex treatments
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and develop autonomous practice with support.
- Awareness of safe therapeutic handling.
- Demonstrate good communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, written and listening
- Ability to be a team player
- Ability to work under pressure with support.
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
- Demonstrate experience of teaching and presentation skills.
- Awareness of audit, service improvement or research projects.
- Experience of weekend working.
- Experience of mentoring students or non-registered staff
- Has undertaken relevant CPD in respiratory field.
- Awareness of NHS priorities/AHP issues and initiatives
- Awareness of current cardiorespiratory evidence base and guidelines
- Additional Criteria
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration.
- Genuine interest in working at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Highly motivated and committed to personal development and service improvement.
- Able to demonstrate professionalism, resilience and reflection.
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
- Ability to work flexibly in an enhanced seven day service including on-call, and late shifts.
- BSc/ Pre- Reg MSc/ Grad. Dip. in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- CSP member
- Completed core medical respiratory and / or surgical ward or Critical Care rotations at Band 5 level or respiratory placements as a student
- Knowledge of common cardiac & respiratory conditions and treatment options
- Able to demonstrate basic clinical reasoning
- Demonstrable proactive interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
- Ability to assess basic conditions, plan & implement non-complex treatments
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and develop autonomous practice with support.
- Awareness of safe therapeutic handling.
- Demonstrate good communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, written and listening
- Ability to be a team player
- Ability to work under pressure with support.
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
- Demonstrate experience of teaching and presentation skills.
- Awareness of audit, service improvement or research projects.
- Experience of weekend working.
- Experience of mentoring students or non-registered staff
- Has undertaken relevant CPD in respiratory field.
- Awareness of NHS priorities/AHP issues and initiatives
- Awareness of current cardiorespiratory evidence base and guidelines
- Additional Criteria
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration.
- Genuine interest in working at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Highly motivated and committed to personal development and service improvement.
- Able to demonstrate professionalism, resilience and reflection.
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
- Ability to work flexibly in an enhanced seven day service including on-call, and late shifts.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Physiotherapist
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 newly qualified or experienced Band 5 physiotherapists tojoin our supportive, dynamic, and growing Physiotherapy team in our internationally renowned Cardiothoracic Hospital at Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have one 10 month and one 12 month fixed term post available, during which you will gain experience in respiratory medicine and cardiothoracic surgery physiotherapy in our passionate, forward thinking, and friendly Physiotherapy team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate physiotherapist to join our team providing a comprehensive physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings across the following rotations:
-Cardiothoracic surgery
-Transplantation
-Cardiology & Cardiac rehabilitation
-Respiratory Medicine
-Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC).
-Critical Care
Please note that as the positions available are fixed term, you will not rotate through all clinical areas during this contract.
Please include in the supporting information the position you are interested in.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to patients with a wide range of cardio-respiratory conditions in
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