Band 6 Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist

Job summary

To provide a high standard of specialist physiotherapy service to a wide range of Physiotherapy in-patients. This post consists of 9 monthly rotations in the following clinical areas:
Health Services for Elderly People (HSEP);
Rapid Response (A+E and acute medicine);
Oncology;
Respiratory;
General surgery and Liver Transplantation;
Renal;
Vascular Surgery and Amputees.

• To assess and treat own caseload of patients as an autonomous and independent practitioner for patients who may have acute, chronic complex presentation, and maintain appropriate treatment plans, and/or records and statistics.
• To participate in the weekend and on call rota.
• Supervise and teach junior therapists, students and assistants.
• To be involved in the teaching of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), staff and patient education groups.
• Undertake and present evidence-based projects and research including departmental audit and suggesting practice changes, under the supervision of line supervisor.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated 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 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 contact the Royal Free London jobs team.

Date posted: 21 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 391-RFL-7749445

Job locations:
Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG

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

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Essential

• Degree/graduate diploma or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist
• Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Membership of special interest group

Essential

• Active participation in an audit or project work
• 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 working within an MDT
• Presentations to a range of groups
• Teaching/training of staff or students
• Supervision of more junior staff, assistants and/or students
• Computer literate, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Evidence of CPD
• Experience of weekend working and emergency on-call working

Desirable

• Motivational Interviewing/Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)

Essential

• Evidence of specialist clinical skills and core Physiotherapy skills
• Ability to work effectively within different teams (multi- and uni-disciplinary)
• Ability to communicate with community partners and external agencies especially to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharge
• Ability to be proactive in service development
• Ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to own practice
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG