NHS

Band 6 Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist


Pay44,806.00 - 53,134.00 / year
LocationHampstead/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9391-25-0860?language=en&page=255&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

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

      Main duties of the job

      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)

      You will be joining an established Neurosciences Physiotherapist team led by a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and will have the opportunity to develop specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic neuro-disability patients. You will be working as part of a specialist Neurosciences MDT and be involved in therapy in-service training and education programmes. You will be encouraged to participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities.

      The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience of working in an acute hospital setting and with patients with neurological conditions. In this post you will gain valuable experience of working with patients with neurological conditions in a rewarding and well supported environment with a clear supervision structure across all sites.

      About us

      The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

      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/

      Date posted

      30 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      391-RFL-7054203-A

      Job locations

      Royal Free Hospital

      Pond Street

      Hampstead

      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

      Royal Free World Class Values

      Essential

      • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

      Education & professional Qualifications

      Essential

      • Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Physiotherapy
      • Health Care Professions Council (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

      Skills and aptitudes

      Essential

      • 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 & meet deadlines
      • Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
      • Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately.

      Experience

      Essential

      • 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
      • 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/students
      • Active participation in an audit or project work
      • Computer literate, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office
      • Evidence of CPD

      Desirable

      • Experience of weekend working and emergency on-call working
      Person Specification

      Royal Free World Class Values

      Essential

      • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

      Education & professional Qualifications

      Essential

      • Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Physiotherapy
      • Health Care Professions Council (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

      Skills and aptitudes

      Essential

      • 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 & meet deadlines
      • Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
      • Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately.

      Experience

      Essential

      • 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
      • 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/students
      • Active participation in an audit or project work
      • Computer literate, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office
      • Evidence of CPD

      Desirable

      • Experience of weekend working and emergency on-call working

      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

      Hampstead

      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

      Hampstead

      NW3 2QG


      Employer's website

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

  • About the company

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