Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist (Rolling Recruitment)

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

The postholder will rotate on a 6-monthly basis through a number of specialityareas. The following is a list of the speciality areas:o Surgery and Respiratory Care (including Intensive Care Unit)o Rapid Responseo Neurosciences: Stroke and neurologyo Orthopaedicso Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatientso Hand Therapyo Oncologyo Renal Serviceso Health Services for Elderly People (HSEP)o Hepato-Pancreato-Billary (HPB) Surgeryo Vascular and Amputees

Main duties of the job

? To assess and treat own caseload of patients/clients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, as an autonomous practitioner, and maintain associated records. Access to senior staff is ongoing and clinical work is routinely evaluated.? To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis andtreatment of acute and chronic inpatients and outpatients? To develop effective treatment plans based on evidence-based research seeking guidance from senior physiotherapist when necessary? To participate in CPD using evidence-based practice, audits and published research to inform own practice and take an active role in ownprofessional development

?To prioritise own workload and delegate to Support Workers when appropriate? The postholder will be included in the 7 day working roster, which involves working weekends, respiratory on calls and some Bank Holidays. During outpatient rotations, the postholder may be required to work later one evening per week.? To take an active role in the supervision and teaching of students andassistants as delegated by senior staff? To support the physiotherapy management team and represent the department in the organisation and running of the service? To support the organisation of visits to the Trust of prospective students

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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivaled 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

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7347340

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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

Essential

  • Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Experience

Essential

  • Core student placements in a clinical service area
  • Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
  • Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
  • Awareness / understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a Healthcare setting
  • Evidence of presentation of own research/project work

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
  • Demonstable knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy skills, practice and theory
  • Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni - disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
  • Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
  • Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi -tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
  • To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
  • Awareness of Evidence Based practice
  • Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
  • Computer literate
  • Able to document information accurately
Person Specification

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education

Essential

  • Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Experience

Essential

  • Core student placements in a clinical service area
  • Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
  • Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
  • Awareness / understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a Healthcare setting
  • Evidence of presentation of own research/project work

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
  • Demonstable knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy skills, practice and theory
  • Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni - disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
  • Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
  • Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi -tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
  • To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
  • Awareness of Evidence Based practice
  • Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
  • Computer literate
  • Able to document information accurately

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

London

NW3 2QG


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

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Highly Specialised Physiotherapist

Anna Croft

anna.croft1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7347340

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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