Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working 1 in 4 weekends with 2 days off in lieu before or after weekend worked)
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7097640
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chase Farm Hospital
- Town
- Enfield
- Salary
- £42,939 - £50,697 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 6 Elective Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 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
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Elective Orthopaedic Therapy Team as a Band 6 Physiotherapist at Chase Farm Hospital, within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers. As a senior member of the team you will work across the elective surgical ward and the day of surgery unit. You will be working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient care throughout the patient journey, in line with the principles of enhanced recovery.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be expected to manage their own clinical caseload effectively, by utilising a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills. They must be flexible to fluctuating priorities, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be able to demonstrate efficient and effective discharge planning. They will need to apply excellent communication skills with MDT colleagues, including attending daily MDT and other meetings.
The successful candidate will be required to teach, supervise and appraise junior staff and students, whilst being supported by highly experienced band 7 therapists. You will also be expected to have an active role in developing the Elective Orthopaedic service.
This is a fixed term, full time (37.5 hour) position. The post holder will also be required to work bank holidays and weekends, in line with the department’s 7-day working policy.
Working for our organisation
The Therapy Service is passionate about developing and delivering world class care, and will provide training and development opportunities, including supervision and appraisal, to ensure you are supported in your role.
The post holder will uphold the Royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the trust can feel:
- Welcome all of the time
- Confident because we are clearly communicating
- Respected and cared for
- Reassured that they are always in safe hands
Our catchment area spans diverse communities and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBTQ+, BAME and people with disabilities is essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details of the job duties/responsibilities can be found in the attached job description document and are summarised below:
- To undertake a role in the day-to-day management of patients on the elective orthopaedic ward and day of surgery unit.
- To provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients who may have complex and or chronic conditions as an autonomous practitioner.
- To work with patients and their families or carers to provide excellent individualised patient centred care.
- To actively participate in the planning of complex discharges.
- To work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include initiating and participating in case conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds
- To supervise, teach and appraise more junior members of staff and students.
- To participate in Continuing Professional Development and quality improvement projects that will enhance the therapy service.
Person specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Membership of Special Interest Group e.g AGILE, BOA, ATOCP
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a broad rotational post including respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation
- Experience of discharge planning processes with complex patients
- Experience of effective MDT working
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a Band 6 post
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Able to make decisions and work under pressure
- Able to document information accurately
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to participate in weekend and bank holiday rota
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
- Computer literate
- Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills
- Able to work independently and autonomously
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of student or support worker supervision
- Involvement in audit, research and an understanding of quality improvement
Personal qualitites and attributes
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current physiotherapy in orthopaedics
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilities including confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at relevant post graduate courses
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Deborah Brown
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Therapist Elective Orthopaedics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02083752199
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