Band 8c Inpatient (and associated outpatients) Therapy Services Lead
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £82,906 - £94,632 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barnet and Chase Farm hospital, EN5 3DJ |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7731492/391-RFL-7731492 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Based at Barnet Hospital, with a regular presence at Chase Farm Hospital, this role forms a central part of the Therapy Service leadership team.
The successful candidate will lead a large team of dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and support workers, delivering therapy interventions at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The role also oversees associated outpatient services, including neuro and respiratory physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and dietetics.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative therapist with experience in leading multiprofessional teams within an acute inpatient setting, supported by a strong clinical background. The post holder will hold overall responsibility for the leadership and operational delivery of the service, playing a key role in its strategic development while fostering a compassionate and inclusive environment for our staff, patients and carers.
The role spans two sites within the Royal Free London group; acute services at Barnet Hospital and the elective orthopaedic centre at Chase Farm Hospital.
For further details on the role, please contact:
Barbara Stead
Head of Therapy Services
b.stead@nhs.net
07790 989717
It is anticipated that the selection process for this vacancy will take place during the week commencing 16th March
To have a lead role in the planning, organisation, delivery and evaluation of the inpatient therapy service and associated outpatients. This includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy services delivered at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
To be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic development, clinical governance, quality assurance, financial control, workforce management, equipment and provision of these services.
Make a significant contribution to the clinical governance agenda by ensuring that practice is evidence based and through the development of staff competence at all levels.
The post holder will act as an innovator, motivator, key change agent and role model, with a high level of autonomy to support and influence the clinical pathways including implementation of national initiatives, service reconfiguration and appropriate models of care.
To provide senior management leadership in supporting the directorate’s contribution to the Divisional and Trust agenda and national NHS agenda, within the clinical and corporate governance frameworks of 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 1.6million 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
Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.
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 8 Mar 2026
Based at Barnet Hospital, with a regular presence at Chase Farm Hospital, this role forms a central part of the Therapy Service leadership team.
The successful candidate will lead a large team of dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and support workers, delivering therapy interventions at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The role also oversees associated outpatient services, including neuro and respiratory physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and dietetics.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative therapist with experience in leading multiprofessional teams within an acute inpatient setting, supported by a strong clinical background. The post holder will hold overall responsibility for the leadership and operational delivery of the service, playing a key role in its strategic development while fostering a compassionate and inclusive environment for our staff, patients and carers.
The role spans two sites within the Royal Free London group; acute services at Barnet Hospital and the elective orthopaedic centre at Chase Farm Hospital.
For further details on the role, please contact:
Barbara Stead
Head of Therapy Services
b.stead@nhs.net
07790 989717
It is anticipated that the selection process for this vacancy will take place during the week commencing 16th March
To have a lead role in the planning, organisation, delivery and evaluation of the inpatient therapy service and associated outpatients. This includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy services delivered at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
To be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic development, clinical governance, quality assurance, financial control, workforce management, equipment and provision of these services.
Make a significant contribution to the clinical governance agenda by ensuring that practice is evidence based and through the development of staff competence at all levels.
The post holder will act as an innovator, motivator, key change agent and role model, with a high level of autonomy to support and influence the clinical pathways including implementation of national initiatives, service reconfiguration and appropriate models of care.
To provide senior management leadership in supporting the directorate’s contribution to the Divisional and Trust agenda and national NHS agenda, within the clinical and corporate governance frameworks of 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 1.6million 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
Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.
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 8 Mar 2026