Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Highly Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

To work as an autonomous practitioner in the multidisciplinary MSKService within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, based atBarnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Main duties of the job

***Fixed Term until April 2026***

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic clinician to join our well established, innovative team of musculoskeletal physiotherapist. This post is an exciting invitation for anyone who has a special interest in pain management with the opportunity of being involved in multidisciplinary pain team meetings, inpatient ward rounds as well as be involved in the assessment and treatment of those suffering in long term pain conditions.

The post is based at our main Barnet and Chase Farm sites and will include cross site working. Patient care will be a mix of Telehealth and face to face consultations and will involve extended hours and evening work dependent on demand. The successful candidate will have significant postgraduate experience of working with patients with complex conditions; working within a bio-psychosocial approach on a one-to-one basis as well as within a group context. They will share responsibility for supporting junior and less experienced staff working. They will be expected to participate in the teaching and training of more junior staff and other health care professionals as appropriate.The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and passionate and have the motivation to encourage and facilitate best practice. We are looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator, a team player and compassionate at their core.

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 linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7176878

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Prof Quals

Essential

  • BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma or equivalent
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for profession

Desirable

  • Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level
  • Membership of specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial postgraduate experience at a Band 6 level or equivalent including within specialist area
  • Experience of group work
  • Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Experience of teaching to unidisciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups
  • Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Highly effective communication skills
  • Able to manage own clinical caseload
  • Competent IT skills
  • Specialist knowledge around complex patient management
  • Positive attitude and ability to cope well with change
Person Specification

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Prof Quals

Essential

  • BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma or equivalent
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for profession

Desirable

  • Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level
  • Membership of specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial postgraduate experience at a Band 6 level or equivalent including within specialist area
  • Experience of group work
  • Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Experience of teaching to unidisciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups
  • Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Highly effective communication skills
  • Able to manage own clinical caseload
  • Competent IT skills
  • Specialist knowledge around complex patient management
  • Positive attitude and ability to cope well with change

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

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Ops Manager for Therapy Services

Nivi Rasakanthan

nivethitha.rasakanthan@nhs.net

02082164720

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7176878

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


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