Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist based at Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital within Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Permanent, full-time role offering six-month rotations across multiple specialties to build broad clinical experience.

The post supports a strong preceptorship program for newly qualified AHPs, with opportunities to learn from a multidisciplinary team and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Preceptorship program for newly qualified Band 5 AHPs.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and quality improvement.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and adapt to rotations.

Responsibilities

• Manage own clinical caseload with supervision from Band 6–8 staff.
• Participate in six-month rotations across Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital specialties.
• Contribute to the seven-day physio service and bank holiday cover.

Job description

Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Hours: Full-time

Location: Barnet, EN5 3DJ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 13 Oct 2026

Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Summary

This post will close once sufficient numbers of applications have been received. Interviews will be in-person only - virtual interviews will not be offered.

Base sites: Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital

Education: We have an excellent Preceptorship Program, directed to meet learning needs of newly qualified Band 5 AHPs. We also have a Band 5 in-service training program and frequent opportunities to learn from other disciplines. Applicants with a commitment to lifelong learning will be fully supported and given opportunity to take part in quality improvement ideas and finding ways to improve staff satisfaction and patient outcomes.

We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative physiotherapists who value team working.

Here at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals, our physiotherapists play a vital role in supporting patients to optimise their abilities through therapeutic interventions and empowering collaboration. Each in-patient specialism has a multi-disciplinary team made up of therapy support workers, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, and physiotherapists. Our outpatient services are well supported with Clinical Specialists and APPs and are involved in multiple innovative areas of practice.

We are a very friendly and welcoming service where staff wellbeing is a high priority. As part of this, we continue to work towards achieving a fully inclusive department.

Please note that we are unable to provide a relocation package.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take part in 6-month rotations in the following specialties across the Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital sites:

• Acute Stroke
• Acute Neurology
• Medical / Health Services for Elderly People
• Rapid Response
• ITU / Surgery
• Orthopaedics - trauma and elective
• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Pelvic Health Outpatients

They will be expected to manage their own clinical caseload and supervise therapy support workers as appropriate. They will be supported by highly skilled and experienced Band 6 to Band 8 staff throughout each specialty. They will be joining a well established and supportive integrated Therapy team, who work closely with the multidisciplinary team.

It is a requirement for this post to participate in the 7 day physiotherapy service and bank holiday cover.

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 1.6 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 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

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Oct 2026