Band 6 Physiotherapist HSEP
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, EN5 3DJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
We are looking to recruit a dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to become part of our integrated Medical HSEP (Health Services for Elderly People) therapy ...
The successful candidate should be an enthusiastic and passionate therapist, who is keen to develop their specialist clinical knowledge and management skills. They should be forward thinking with excellent organisational and clinical skills within the fast-paced in-patient setting, to facilitate safe discharges and provide excellent quality of care. There are many opportunities to lead on and participate in Quality Improvement Projects and assist in setting new directions for our service. Good communication skills and the motivation to encourage and facilitate best practice is required. You will be joining a well-established and supportive integrated Therapy team and work closely with, and be supported by, the Clinical Lead and an Advanced Frailty Practitioner.
It is a requirement for this post to participate in the 7-day working roster and bank holiday cover.
The Therapy Department holds a high profile within the Trust and is committed to staff and service development. We offer a large range of in-service and external training to suit individual's learning objectives and the needs of the service.
Specialist support and supervision will be provided to increase your skills in managing patients living with frailty for example, advanced communication skills including What Matters to You and Advanced Care Planning, Delirium recognition and management and nutrition.
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 topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential: - HCPC Registration; - Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable: - Membership of specialist interest group; - Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
Experience
Essential: - Experience in a broad acute rotational post, including frailty, respiratory and acute medicine; - Experience with complex discharge planning
Desirable: - Experience of working at band 6 level
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to document information accurately
- Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Ability to participate in weekend, bank-holiday rota
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
- Problem solving skills
- Computer literate
Desirable: - Evidence of student or supporting a therapy support worker; - Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues; - Presentation skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy practice in relevant area
- Awareness of Evidence Based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
- Knowledge of current NHS and local issues
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential: - Demonstrates ability to meet the trust values
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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