Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5 or 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working pattern is likely to be 4 days a week (compressed hours))
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7314384
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital
- Town
- Barnet
- Salary
- £34,521 - £50,697 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 5/6 Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 5 or 6
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner whilst
facilitating effective MSK care to a wide range of outpatients within the Trust.
To assess and treat own patient caseload as an autonomous and independent
practitioner for patients who may have acute, chronic and/or complex MSK
presentations; and to maintain appropriate treatment plans, records and data.
To supervise, teach and appraise students and support workers where applicable
To be involved in the teaching of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), staff and patient
education groups.
To undertake and present evidence based projects and research, including
departmental audit and service improvement changes, under the supervision of line
manager.
To take an active role in personal continuing professional development that will also
enhance the service.
To support the physiotherapy management team and represent the department in the
organisation and running of the service
To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of
Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Physiotherapy, and the
Health Professions Council’s regulations
Main duties of the job
Our starting band/grade will be confirmed based on your experience and skills, typically at Band 5, with progression to Band 6 upon successful completion of competency requirements. Candidates with the appropriate experience and qualifications may be appointed directly at Band 6.
We are seeking forward-thinking, motivated individuals looking to develop their skills and abilities within a supportive and positive environment. This would be ideal opportunity for both newly qualified (including those awaiting HCPC) and established band 5 or Band 6 physiotherapists looking to pursue their career in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of Physiotherapist with a commitment to high quality patient care. We pride ourselves on the learning and development opportunities offered to our staff with high standards of teaching, regular supervision, in-house training and external training. We have links with local universities and provide opportunities for post-graduate teaching.
Therapy Services work collaboratively with the Orthopaedic, Pain and Rheumatology departments and are involved with numerous Quality Improvement and clinical practice group projects for the Trust.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Core student placements in a clinical service area
- Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
- Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audi
- Awareness / understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of presentation of own research/project work
- Previous experience working in a Healthcare setting
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Oluyemisi Ogunyinka
- Job title
- Therapy Services Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 216 4720
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