Band 8a Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

7 months ago


Hampstead, United Kingdom Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Band 8a Musculoskeletal Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner

(Trainee/developmental applicants will be considered)

Fixed Term post ending 31 st March 2026

Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead

37.5 Hours per week

This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (APP) to join our welcoming, knowledgeable, and innovative team. Our department, which places clinical excellence and staff welfare at the heart of its decision-making is looking for a dedicated and passionate APP who preferably has Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioner (FCP) experience.

You will be supported by a well-established team of Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and the Clinical lead for the MSK Service. You will have access to regular in-service training and clinical supervision. The primary duties of the role include working as an FCP in the Enfield MSK Hub, 1-2 days per week. The Enfield MSK hub is a clinical partnership between the Royal Free London and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. Additionally, the role will include Advanced Practice Physiotherapy clinics as part of the Barnet ICMSK service involving advanced assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal presentations, including referring for investigations, physiotherapy, or onward referral to secondary care services.

Our team has excellent support from the Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Pain management teams at the Royal Free, and are well supported by multiple other specialties.

Applications from those where training or development to work at the level of an 8a APP /FCP, is required will be considered.

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.



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