Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist (Rolling Recruitment) | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK health trust is looking for a physiotherapist to assess and treat patients with complex needs. In this role, you will provide high standards of assessment and treatment for acute and chronic cases. Participation in continuous professional development and supervision of students are key components. The position involves working on a 7-day roster including weekends and on-call duties. Excellent training and career opportunities are provided in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner with the ability to assess and treat patients.
• Experience in physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inpatients and outpatients.
• Participation in CPD using evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat own caseload of patients/clients with complex presentations.
• Provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• Develop effective treatment plans based on research.

Job description

Speciality Areas

• Surgery and Respiratory Care (including Intensive Care Unit)
• Rapid Response
• Neurosciences: Stroke and Neurology
• Orthopaedics
• Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients
• Hand Therapy
• Oncology
• Renal Services
• Health Services for Elderly People (HSEP)
• Hepato-Pancreato‑Biliary (HPB) Surgery
• Vascular and Amputees

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat own caseload of patients/clients with complex and/or chronic presentations as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining associated records.
• Provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic inpatients and outpatients.
• Develop effective treatment plans based on evidence‑based research and seek guidance from senior physiotherapist when necessary.
• Participate in CPD using evidence‑based practice, audits and published research to inform own practice and take an active role in own professional development.
• Prioritise own workload and delegate to Support Workers when appropriate.
• Take an active role in the supervision and teaching of students and assistants as delegated by senior staff.
• Support the physiotherapy management team and represent the department in the organisation and running of the service.
• Support the organisation of visits to the trust of prospective students.

Working Hours and Schedule

The postholder will be included in the 7‑day working roster, which involves working weekends, respiratory on‑calls and some Bank Holidays. During outpatient rotations, the postholder may be required to work a later evening once per week.

About the Trust

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 unrivaled 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 Sunday 4 Jan 2026.