Band 7 Highly Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic clinician to join our well established, innovative team of musculoskeletal physiotherapists.

The posts are based at our main Barnet and Chase Farm sites and will include cross site working. Patient care will be a mix of Telehealth and face to face consultations and will involve extended hours and evening work dependent on demand.

The successful candidate will have significant postgraduate experience of working with patients with complex conditions; working within a bio‑psychosocial approach on a one‑to‑one basis as well as within a group context. They will share responsibility for supporting junior and less experienced staff working. They will be expected to participate in the teaching and training of more junior staff and other health care professionals as appropriate.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and passionate and have the motivation to encourage and facilitate best practice. We are looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator and team player.

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• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities in line with the standards of the Trust, Department, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  
• To have overall accountability for the planning and management of own complex and specialist caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
  
• To utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence based knowledge to assess patients with highly complex presentations using a bio‑psychosocial model and then to implement physiotherapy management plans as an autonomous practitioner.
  
• To be able to explore complex and distressing personal histories, in a sensitive and supportive manner.
  
• To continuously assess, evaluate and modify treatment aims, objectives and desired outcomes in collaboration with the patient, any carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
  
• To use highly advanced communication and behaviour change skills to facilitate a long‑term self‑management approach with patients living with acute and/or chronic musculoskeletal conditions and pain.
  
• To use cognitive behavioural principles to increase a patient's functional capacity incorporating, as appropriate but not exclusive to, education, goal setting, exercise, relaxation techniques and activity management.
  

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.

Date posted: 16 March 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 391‑RFL‑7836964

Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

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• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
  

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• BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma or equivalent
  
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for profession
  

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• Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level
  
• Membership of specialist interest group
  

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• Substantial postgraduate experience at a Band 6 level or equivalent including within specialist area
  
• Experience of group work
  
• Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/clinical education
  
• Experience of leading a team
  
• Experience of teaching to unidisciplinary/multidisciplinary groups
  
• Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace
  

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• Highly effective communication skills
  
• Able to manage own clinical caseload
  
• Competent IT skills
  
• Specialist knowledge around complex patient management
  
• Positive attitude and ability to cope well with change
  

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

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