Band 6 MSK Rotational Physiotherapist

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 6 MSK Rotational Physiotherapist

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

To provide a high standard of specialist physiotherapy service to a widerange of Physiotherapy in-patients. This post consists of 9 monthlyrotations in the following clinical areas:- Health Services for Elderly People. (HSEP)- Rapid Response ( A+E and acute medicine )- Oncology- Respiratory- General surgery and Liver Transplantation- Renal- Vascular Surgery and Amputees

Please note if high volumes of applications are received the vacancy will close earlier than stated, you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Main duties of the job

To assess and treat own caseload of patients as an autonomous andindependent practitioner for patients who may have acute, chroniccomplex presentation, and maintain appropriate treatment plans, and/or records and statistics.

- To participate in the weekend and on call rota- Supervise and teach junior therapists, students and assistants- To be involved in the teaching of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), staff and patient education groups.-Undertake and present evidence-based projects and research including departmental audit and suggesting practice changes, under the supervision of line supervisor.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8386544

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a physiotherapist
• Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP
• Membership of special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of relevant clinical guidelines
• Broad range of clinical experience at a Band 5 level or above
• Experience of working in an acute, hospital based setting, including working within an MDT
• Presentations to a range of groups
• Teaching/training of staff or students
• Supervision of more junior staff, assistants and/students
• Active participation in an audit or project work
• Computer literate, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills
• Experience of weekend working and emergency on-call working

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and use initiative
• Evidence of specialist clinical skills and core Physiotherapy skills
• Effective clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to reflect on and appraise own practice
• Effective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues.
• Effective written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
• Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary
• Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines
• Ability to be proactive in service development
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice

Desirable

• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately.

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
• Ability to negotiate
• Positive attitude to change; able to facilitate change within teams
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Other

Essential

• Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a physiotherapist
• Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP
• Membership of special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of relevant clinical guidelines
• Broad range of clinical experience at a Band 5 level or above
• Experience of working in an acute, hospital based setting, including working within an MDT
• Presentations to a range of groups
• Teaching/training of staff or students
• Supervision of more junior staff, assistants and/students
• Active participation in an audit or project work
• Computer literate, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills
• Experience of weekend working and emergency on-call working

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and use initiative
• Evidence of specialist clinical skills and core Physiotherapy skills
• Effective clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to reflect on and appraise own practice
• Effective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues.
• Effective written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
• Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary
• Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines
• Ability to be proactive in service development
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice

Desirable

• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately.

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
• Ability to negotiate
• Positive attitude to change; able to facilitate change within teams
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Other

Essential

• Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

MSK Clinical Lead & Advanced Physio Practitioner

Daniel Townsend

[email protected]

02077940500

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8386544

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

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