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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Rotational Physiotherapist

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated Physiotherapist to joint an exciting rotational post which will include working as a Specialised Physiotherapist within six settings across the borough of Camden. Services in this Central-London location provide client-centred assessment, rehabilitation and disability management programmes in various settings, such as in-patient wards, patient homes, therapy gyms and community facilities.

Our Trust has a variety of staff benefits which have been detailed in the staff wellbeing attachment.

If you come and work with us, we will ensure you are able to follow your clinical and leadership development priorities identified through your personal development and appraisal plan. We will equip you for mobile working and actively support flexible working practice.

You will enjoy the rewards of working with a client group for whom you can make a significant difference every day, and you will experience the benefits of being part of a supportive multi-agency effort which includes Medical, Mental Health, Nursing, Allied Health Professional, Social care and Reablement staff.

Main duties of the job

To promote, maintain and develop a high quality, efficient and effective Physiotherapy Service to clients referred to the Integrated Primary Care Service, in a multi-disciplinary context, and in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the

To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, and participate in specific clinical projects as agreed and supported by the Team Leader, and participate in service developments, audit and review of the

To provide supervision to rehabilitation assistants and students

Please read the Essential Criteria carefully - you must have NHS experience to apply or that of a similar public health economy.

About us

The rotation scheme comprises of 9-month rotations in the following rehabilitation areas:

1. St Pancras Rehabilitation Unit - Multipathology wards
2. Integrated Neighbourhood Team based across Gospel Oak and Belsize Priory Health Centres
3. Virtual Ward
4. Rapid Access Services - Urgent Community Response, Discharge To Assess Pathway 1
5. Integrated Neighbourhood Team based atHunter Street Health Centre.

Our teams strive for inclusivity and value everyone's contribution no matter their job role or grade. We know that working in the NHS can be tough so we make sure that we work as a team and support each other through informal and formal supervision. We even have the odd social every now and then too!

You will be offered both internal and external learning opportunities and support to develop in your area of interest as well as being encouraged to take part in service development. We value clinical excellence and strive to cultivate an environment which facilitates learning and career development.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year Per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CC-1629

Job locations

Gospel Oak Health Centre

5 Lismore Circus

London

NW5 4RA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will rotate through the different areas providing evidence based, client goal focused rehabilitation appropriate to the different specialist areas. We are looking for a highly motivated team worker with excellent communication skills.

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken. To work within the standards and guidelines of the team, the Trust, CSP, and HPC code of ethics

• To undertake specialist physiotherapy assessment of clients with diverse needs through subjective questioning, objective assessment and other written material available

• To prioritise factors involved in the clients presenting condition through clinical reasoning based on knowledge of current professional opinion, clients prognosis and other physical, social emotional and mental health issues

• To set goals for treatment with clients and/or their carer and ensure that care is client centred and agreed by the client and/or their carer

• To set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice which is evidence based where possible, using standardised assessment and outcome measures, where appropriate
• To independently screen and assess complex multi-disciplinary referrals from a variety of This screening requires individual responsible action when at times no other professional is currently involved. This screening will establish priority, determine needs and initiate a plan of intervention.
• To be able to identify a deteriorating patient and escalate in a timely manner

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will rotate through the different areas providing evidence based, client goal focused rehabilitation appropriate to the different specialist areas. We are looking for a highly motivated team worker with excellent communication skills.

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken. To work within the standards and guidelines of the team, the Trust, CSP, and HPC code of ethics

• To undertake specialist physiotherapy assessment of clients with diverse needs through subjective questioning, objective assessment and other written material available

• To prioritise factors involved in the clients presenting condition through clinical reasoning based on knowledge of current professional opinion, clients prognosis and other physical, social emotional and mental health issues

• To set goals for treatment with clients and/or their carer and ensure that care is client centred and agreed by the client and/or their carer

• To set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice which is evidence based where possible, using standardised assessment and outcome measures, where appropriate
• To independently screen and assess complex multi-disciplinary referrals from a variety of This screening requires individual responsible action when at times no other professional is currently involved. This screening will establish priority, determine needs and initiate a plan of intervention.
• To be able to identify a deteriorating patient and escalate in a timely manner

Person Specification

Education/Qualificiations

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Post Graduate Degree
• Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Older People/Elderly Rehab
• Falls
• Dementia and delirium
• Community Working
• Respiratory
• Group Work
• Experience of supervising students or juniors
• Experience of teaching juniors and assistants
• Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy as a Physiotherapist.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative and leadership
• Demonstrate clinical and professional development
• Understanding the principals of Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Understanding of the problems of disability and its effects
• Awareness of developments in the NHS, service delivery and Long Term Plan
• Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines
• Able to demonstrate good understanding of the role of a Physiotherapist in a rehab setting as well as acute community
• Demonstrates a commitment to working with older people and frailty
• Demonstrates insight into the problems of disability and its effects
• Able to demonstrate the application of Health and Safety
• Personally and professionally responsible
• Can show initiative, flexibility and able to motivate self and others
• Able to prioritise, delegate and manage own time

Desirable

• Full UK driving license

Person Specification

Education/Qualificiations

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Post Graduate Degree
• Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Older People/Elderly Rehab
• Falls
• Dementia and delirium
• Community Working
• Respiratory
• Group Work
• Experience of supervising students or juniors
• Experience of teaching juniors and assistants
• Previous experience of working in the UK or a similar health economy as a Physiotherapist.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative and leadership
• Demonstrate clinical and professional development
• Understanding the principals of Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Understanding of the problems of disability and its effects
• Awareness of developments in the NHS, service delivery and Long Term Plan
• Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and best practice guidelines
• Able to demonstrate good understanding of the role of a Physiotherapist in a rehab setting as well as acute community
• Demonstrates a commitment to working with older people and frailty
• Demonstrates insight into the problems of disability and its effects
• Able to demonstrate the application of Health and Safety
• Personally and professionally responsible
• Can show initiative, flexibility and able to motivate self and others
• Able to prioritise, delegate and manage own time

Desirable

• Full UK driving license

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gospel Oak Health Centre

5 Lismore Circus

London

NW5 4RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gospel Oak Health Centre

5 Lismore Circus

London

NW5 4RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

West Neighbourhood Lead

Joanna Rockliff

[email protected]

07764327208

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year Per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CC-1629

Job locations

Gospel Oak Health Centre

5 Lismore Circus

London

NW5 4RA

United Kingdom

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