Band 6 REACTT Occupational therapist or physiotherapist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider seeks a Band 6 Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist to deliver advanced clinical duties within the Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will work autonomously and be part of a trans-disciplinary team, providing treatment to patients and support to families. Responsibilities include supervising other therapists and engaging in professional development. This role offers opportunities for flexible working and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next-level training

Qualifications

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• Experience working within a trans-disciplinary team.
• Will supervise and teach Band 5 therapists and support workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced therapy assessment and treatment to a specialist caseload.
• Work with patients’ families to provide education and support during hospital attendance.
• Participate in professional development and evidence-based audit.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapy treatment

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in physiotherapy or occupational therapy

Job description

Overview

This static Band 6 Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and work in accordance with the standards, policies, and procedures established within the Rapid Emergency and Acute Care Therapy (REACT) clinical area.

To provide an advanced standard of therapy assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload within the areas of the Emergency Department (ED), Adult Assessment Unit (AAU), and the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Floor and Clinics to patients, carers and families without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from team leads is available when required. Clinical work is routinely evaluated.

To work in a trans-disciplinary therapy team including other physiotherapists, occupational therapists, therapy support workers, dieticians and speech and language therapists.

To work with patient’s families or carers to provide an advanced level of support, education and expectation regarding the outcome of the hospital attendance.

To supervise, teach and appraise Band 5 therapists and support workers.

To participate in Continuing Professional Development, evidence – based audit and research projects that will enhance the service.

The band 6 therapist will be included in the 7 day working roster, which involves working up to 1 weekend every 4 weeks, plus 2 Bank Holidays per annum. 2 consecutive scheduled days off will be given in the week before or after the weekend worked and Agenda for Change pay enhancements apply. Additionally the Band 6 therapist will be included in the extended hours rota covering an 8am-8pm service.

About the organisation

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

Application notes

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

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025