Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist - Cardiorespiratory | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £44,485 - £52,521 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Barnet, EN5 3DJ |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7834089/391-RFL-7834089 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Cardiorespiratory Rotation at Barnet Hospital for a fixed term period to cover maternity leave. Our Band 6 Physiotherapists gain experience in the following areas:
• Intensive Care & High Dependency Units
• Head & Neck and Colorectal Surgery
• Enhanced Care Unit (including NIV)
• Acute Respiratory Care
• Acute Cardiology
• Acute Medicine
• Cardiorespiratory outpatients
• Paediatrics
• ITU Step-Down and ITU Follow-Up Clinic
You will be joining an experienced multidisciplinary therapy team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians and Therapy Support Workers, supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist. In addition to this, you will also work closely with the Neurology and Orthopaedic therapy teams, the Patient at Risk and Resuscitation Team and the Respiratory, Cardiac and ENT Nurse Specialists.
We offer a range of work-based learning opportunities including a regular in-service training programme and clinical supervision in all areas. We also offer a structured leadership programme and support for appropriate external training courses. We are a very friendly, welcoming and inclusive department where staff wellbeing is a high priority.
You will need to be a dynamic team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to teach, supervise and appraise band 5 Physiotherapists, Therapy Support Workers and Students. You will need to have a broad range of experience across core rotations (including respiratory). You will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills in order to manage a caseload effectively.
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.
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 18 Mar 2026