Band 8b Clinical Lead Advanced Practice Physiotherapist Pain Mgt

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Lead Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Pain Management. This role involves leading teams, providing clinical leadership, and managing a caseload within a multidisciplinary pain management service. Candidates should have extensive experience in operational service delivery and expertise in pain management. The position offers benefits including flexible hours and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Well‑developed experience of operational service delivery and leading teams.
• Expert clinical competence as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in pain management.
• Ability to carry a clinical caseload and provide high‑quality care.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Trust values and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational service delivery and lead teams within the pain management service.
• Provide clinical leadership and line management to the team of specialist pain management physiotherapists.
• Carry a clinical caseload as an experienced expert clinician.
• Work in partnership with the Outpatient Therapy Lead for therapy services and wider pain management leadership.

Job description

Clinical Lead Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Pain Management

A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Band 8b, Substantive, 37.5 hours per week, Royal Free Hospital/ Edgware.

We are delighted to advertise this exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced pain‑management Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to work within our multi‑disciplinary pain management service. Our service is made up of specialists within the fields of medicine, physiotherapy, psychology, nursing, and exercise therapy. You will work closely with the Medical and Psychology clinical leads to innovate, progress the direction of the service, ensuring efficiency and embedding new ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver operational service delivery and lead teams within the pain management service.
• Provide clinical leadership and line management to the team of specialist pain management physiotherapists.
• Carry a clinical caseload as an experienced expert clinician.
• Demonstrate the Trust values and fulfil the responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.
• Work in partnership with the Outpatient Therapy Lead for therapy services and wider pain management leadership.

Requirements

• Well‑developed experience of operational service delivery and leading teams.
• Expert clinical competence as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in pain management.
• Ability to carry a clinical caseload and provide high‑quality care.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Trust values and responsibilities.

Benefits

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

About Royal Free London NHS Foundation 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.

Application Details

Target start date: 1st April 2026.

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

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.