Band 6 Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist

About

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital on 1 January 2025.

Location:

Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG

Contract type & working pattern:
Permanent, Full time – 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £44,806 – £53,134 per annum (NHS AfC Band
6).

Specialty:
Physiotherapy (Neuro).

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Neurosciences Physiotherapy team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The post includes rotations of 9 months in the following areas:

• Acute Neurosciences (including Acute Stroke Unit) (RFH)
• Outpatient Neuro Physiotherapy (RFH)
• Neuro REACT (Rehab and Complex Therapy) (RFH)
• Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (NRC, Edgware)
• Inpatient Neuro-rehabilitation (NRC, Edgware)

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment of acute and chronic neuro-disability patients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Participate in therapy in-service training and education programmes.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide clear documentation of clinical activity.

Essential Criteria

• Degree, graduate diploma or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• Registration as a physiotherapist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas.
• 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 within an MDT.
• Experience of working with patients with neurological conditions.
• Motivational Interviewing / Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills).
• Presentations to a range of groups.
• Teaching/training of staff or students.
• Supervision of more junior staff, assistants and/or students.
• Active participation in an audit or project work.
• Computer literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Evidence of continual professional development (CPD).
• Evidence of specialist clinical skills and core physiotherapy 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 & meeting deadlines.
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice.
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately.

Desirable Criteria

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Membership of special interest group.
• Experience of weekend working and emergency on‑call working.

• UK professional registration with HCPC.
• Disclosures and Barring Service check (DBS).
• Completion of Stat and Management e‑learning modules prior to joining.
• Personal data may be transferred to another NHS organisation if employment transfers within the NHS.
• EU/EEA and sponsorship eligibility as per UKVI.
• Applicants may be required to provide identity and right to work documentation; remote verification may be used.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. Due to high demand, this vacancy may close early.

• Getting vaccinated and receiving booster doses is strongly encouraged and supported.

Nigel Cope, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (Neurosciences), email [email protected]