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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique and specialist team in a largely Community based post, suitable for a Therapist (Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist) or Nurse, working with Paediatric and Adult patients across specialist and Community Care environments in the East of England.

The role supports the care of patients with genetic and acquired neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy and other muscle wasting conditions. You will support the regional specialist Neuromuscular Clinics at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge as well as Community-based Neuromuscular Clinics in other hospitals / clinical settings in the region.

Neuromuscular conditions often require complex multidisciplinary care working in multiple settings, including Clinics, Inpatient Units, homes, schools / colleges and other Community settings. You will provide coordination, advice and support for people living with a neuromuscular condition, their families and their carers.

The post is full time (1.00 WTE), although a job share would be considered, and makes up a regional service made up of 3.0 WTE in a small and very effective team of four.

Main duties of the job

Work with Paediatric and Adult patients across specialist and Community Care environments in the East of England.

Support the care of patients with genetic and acquired neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy and other muscle wasting conditions.

Support the regional specialist Neuromuscular Clinics at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge as well as Community based Neuromuscular Clinics in other hospitals / clinical settings in the region.

Provide coordination, advice and support for people living with a neuromuscular condition, their families and their carers.

Working for our organisation

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.