Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist (Neurosciences) | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hampstead Heath, NW3 2QG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced neuro Physiotherapist to join our Band 7 neurosciences rotations. Our 18-month rotations are based at the Royal Free, Hampstead site and comprise:

• Acute Stroke and Neurology

Our acute stroke and neurology unit consistently delivers excellent patient care and has forged strong relationships with our local ESD, community, inpatient and neuro navigator services.

• Neuro REACT (Rehab And Complex Therapy)

Neuro REACT is a unique and innovative service that provides intensive, daily rehabilitation to a small caseload of complex, predominantly neuro patients. It also aims to provide continuity of therapy from ITU through to discharge.

• Neuro & Vestibular Outpatients

This service provides excellent outpatient care, as well as some vestibular rehabilitation in-reach to ED and inpatient services.

The role is fully supported by experienced Clinical Lead Band 8as and is part of the wider Royal Free Hospital Neuro-Therapies team. The team is truly inter-disciplinary, with a strong emphasis on supportive supervision, active learning and staff wellness. We have a regular in-service programme and a dedicated therapies education team.

The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the Trust’s shared commitments and the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.

For further information please contact:

Nigel Cope, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (Neurosciences) 020 7794 0500 extension 34055

Job summary

Responsible for providing highly specialist physiotherapy and clinical leadership to the neurosciences therapy service. This post consists of 18-month rotations in the following clinical areas:

• Acute Stroke Unit and Neurology Ward

• Neuro REACT (REhab And Complex Therapy)

• Neuro & Vestibular Outpatient Physiotherapy

The post holder will be expected to:

• be responsible for the provision of a highly specialist, evidence-based neurosciences physiotherapy service.

• lead daily operational and management activities of the Acute Stroke Unit, Neuro Outpatients and Neuro REACT rehabilitation services in conjunction with the clinical leads.

• be involved in the strategic planning, policy and service development for the Neurosciences service and deputise for the Clinical Lead where necessary.

• utilize their highly advanced time management and priority skills in order to manage varied job tasks during the working day and to balance clinical and operational duties, including service development.

• ensure clinical effectiveness of therapy intervention incorporating evidence based practice and professional standards.

For full details of detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached.

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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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 Friday 23 Oct 2026

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