Driven by our Trust values: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect; the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our cultural diversity, long term conditions and disabilities, and LGBTQIA staff networks are a key part of this commitment, creating positive change and helping build an inclusive culture across the Trust. Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed - our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. Options for flexible working are considered for all roles within CCS, including job share opportunities, compressed hours, annualised hours, tailored working patterns and more. If you are interested in flexible working, please talk to the recruiting manager for this vacancy. Please note, the selection processes at Cambridgeshire Community Services are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills. Please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored, we remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. Job overview An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a full time post as a Rehabilitation Instructor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients team between the Wisbech and Doddington physiotherapy departments. At times, dependent on the service demand you may be asked to work in other Dynamic Health locations. The role involves working alongside the physiotherapy and Specialist service integrated team to enhance the patients’ rehabilitation, recovery and outcomes providing the next steps in physiotherapy treatment, through motivating and advising patients of effective management strategies. The candidate would be responsible for their own case load of patients for exercise based rehabilitation, as well as leading rehabilitation classes and pain management groups, as well as the development of our service. Applicants are required to have a strong profile of qualifications which may include but not exclusive to a sports/physiology related degree providing a strong exercise physiology background and/or a level 3 personal trainer qualification and follow up/ongoing relevant CPD qualifications, and evidence of training in rehabilitation and exercise referral prescription. We strongly advise applicants to contact us and/or arrange a visit to the Department to fully understand the role Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 29-09-2025 Advert Role requires an in-depth exercise based knowledge of anatomy and physiology. We will look for evidence that applicants have studied a high level of human anatomy and physiology and demonstrated its application through having previous experience of exercise rehabilitation in both an individual and class based setting. To work alongside the musculoskeletal physiotherapy team to implement service provision for patients to access appropriate exercise programmes. To motivate and advise patients on the correct exercise management and being responsible for their own caseload of patients. Leading rehabilitation and education based classes, including pain management, Osteoarthritis and strength and conditioning. Providing high quality therapy service in the outpatient MSK department. Working for our organisation Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that ’ s our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE Detailed job description and main responsibilities To undertake the provision of rehabilitation classes for problems such as but not limited to: Osteoarthritis, spinal pain and chronic pain management. Have knowledge of exercise prescription, advice and education using various strategies to modify and improve patient performance during treatment sessions in both a group setting and on an individual basis, promoting self-management of their condition. To hold responsibility for own caseload working without direct supervision and in doing so being able to perform re-assessments of patients by questioning, observing and measuring patients abilities and needs. To work flexibly within a team structure under the supervision of qualified members of staff. Providing a high standard of therapy service to patients in the outpatient department. To use clinical judgement on a daily basis to evaluate patient progress including the recording of subjective and objective measurements. To conduct mobility assessments and provide appropriate walking aids as required. Independently co-ordinate, implement and progress rehabilitation groups. To be responsible for the maintenance, monitoring and stock control of materials and equipment within the rehabilitation setting. To provide care and dignity to patients at all times, whilst taking into account the individual needs of the patient. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation adhering to the standards of practice determined by CCS. To demonstrate a high level of physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity. To promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy treatment and therefore ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To link with exercise referral schemes and other agencies promoting health and wellbeing. To demonstrate confidence in reporting regularly on patient progress and non-clinical incidents. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym equipment, patient appliances and aids used by patients. On April 1st 2025, the Boards of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust will come together to deliver services as a group, with a singular board operating across both organisations. Both trusts are high performing specialist community health and care providers working in the East of England. Both have a strong track record, with the highest ratings from the Care Quality Commission, best in class NHS staff survey outcomes, and a decade of experience in innovation and clinical development. The group model provides health and care services to a population of 3.2 million in their homes and neighbourhoods. We provide care that supports people from the very beginning to the very end of their lives. We will remain 2 separate employers until further notice and the specific role being advertised will be in employed by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Certificate of Sponsorship For roles that are eligible for sponsorship, applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker Visa to work in the UK are welcome, and will be considered alongside all other applications. 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In submitting an application, you authorise Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed. ALL CORRESPONDENCE will be via the e-mail address on your application form. If you have not been invited to interview within 2 weeks of the closing date, you unfortunately haven’t been successful on this occasion, but keep an eye on our vacancies as a job that’s just right for you may appear!