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Band 8A Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Pain Management
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 391-RFL-8246227
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for highly motivated Advanced clinical practice (ACP) physiotherapists to become members of our welcoming, innovative and knowledgeable Pain management team at the Royal Free London. We are looking for an experienced clinician who has worked within Pain management services and as an Advanced practice physiotherapist. You will work alongside the Clinical lead ACP in Pain management and integrate with the Pain management multi-disciplinary team of Medical consultants, Psychologists and Nurses to support the holistic approach supporting people with persistent pain and long-term health needs. You will also provide clinical leadership and line management to our Band 7 specialist pain management physiotherapists. If you feel you have the knowledge and skills to fulfil this role we look forward to receiving your application.
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust commitments and the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.
Main duties of the job
As one of the most senior members of the Pain service and as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, your role will include screening, filter referrals and manage the care of those patients who otherwise would have been referred to and seen by a hospital Consultant. To achieve this the postholder will work outside the normal scope of physiotherapy practice, facilitating Role Redesign and Service Modernisation across Primary and Secondary care.
To provide the highest level of expertise on musculoskeletal pain conditions within the pain service, providing expert advice to other services and professionals including GPs and hospital medical staff.
Participate actively in the senior management of the pain service contributing to its wider support and development.
About us
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/
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8246227
Job locations
Barnet (Various sites)
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.
After several years of ever closer working, North Mid and Royal Free London are planning to come together as one organisation to enable them to go further and faster in improving services for patients and the health of the local community than they can achieve separately. The merger of North Mid into the RFL group is currently expected to take place on 1 January 2025, subject to NHS England and Secretary of State approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.
After several years of ever closer working, North Mid and Royal Free London are planning to come together as one organisation to enable them to go further and faster in improving services for patients and the health of the local community than they can achieve separately. The merger of North Mid into the RFL group is currently expected to take place on 1 January 2025, subject to NHS England and Secretary of State approval.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- HCPC. Registered Physiotherapist.
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Masters/level 7 modules, relevant postgraduate qualification, ongoing training with focus on Pain
Desirable
- Full masters with focus on pain
- Any relevant leadership and management training, e.g. process mapping and redesign; demand and capacity.
- Independent Prescriber
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal services, including GP direct access work and the management of complex and chronic conditions.
- Advanced knowledge of a wide range of MSK approaches to management of MSK pain conditions.
- Experience of delivering group work.
- Evidence of substantial organisational and supervisory experience.
- Experience in implementing evidence-based practice and or protocol development and Audit work
- Extensive experience of teaching and mentoring within MSK and wider physiotherapy field
- An excellent understanding of NHS processes and systems
- Postgraduate training or development in management and leadership skills
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects.
- Experience in teaching at regional level.
- Extensive experience of teaching to clinical staff outside Physiotherapy.
- Membership of specialist interest group
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to process manage and communicate highly complex information to colleagues and patients who may be emotional distressed or antagonistic.
- Advanced level of expertise in the management of complex pain problems and up to date clinical skills across a broad spectrum of approaches to the management of pain musculoskeletal problems, utilising advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, treatment and therapeutic handling skills.
- Advanced analytical and critical appraisal skills.
- Advanced skills to triage and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment.
- Able to carry out concurrent activities and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- Skills to facilitate strong cohesive team working and the ability to maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues across a range of professions in particular with medical colleagues.
- Competent IT skills.
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Competent to order relevant investigations eg: MRI, XRay, Blood tests
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Understanding of own personal development and learning needs.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
- Able to manage stressful situations by always remaining calm and objective
Other Essential Factors
Essential
- Excellent working knowledge of NHS systems of care, processes and relationships.
- Excellent working knowledge of NHS systems of care, processes and relationships
- To demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care.
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- HCPC. Registered Physiotherapist.
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Masters/level 7 modules, relevant postgraduate qualification, ongoing training with focus on Pain
Desirable
- Full masters with focus on pain
- Any relevant leadership and management training, e.g. process mapping and redesign; demand and capacity.
- Independent Prescriber
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal services, including GP direct access work and the management of complex and chronic conditions.
- Advanced knowledge of a wide range of MSK approaches to management of MSK pain conditions.
- Experience of delivering group work.
- Evidence of substantial organisational and supervisory experience.
- Experience in implementing evidence-based practice and or protocol development and Audit work
- Extensive experience of teaching and mentoring within MSK and wider physiotherapy field
- An excellent understanding of NHS processes and systems
- Postgraduate training or development in management and leadership skills
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects.
- Experience in teaching at regional level.
- Extensive experience of teaching to clinical staff outside Physiotherapy.
- Membership of specialist interest group
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to process manage and communicate highly complex information to colleagues and patients who may be emotional distressed or antagonistic.
- Advanced level of expertise in the management of complex pain problems and up to date clinical skills across a broad spectrum of approaches to the management of pain musculoskeletal problems, utilising advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, treatment and therapeutic handling skills.
- Advanced analytical and critical appraisal skills.
- Advanced skills to triage and prioritise own and others workloads within a busy and pressured environment.
- Able to carry out concurrent activities and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- Skills to facilitate strong cohesive team working and the ability to maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues across a range of professions in particular with medical colleagues.
- Competent IT skills.
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Competent to order relevant investigations eg: MRI, XRay, Blood tests
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Understanding of own personal development and learning needs.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
- Able to manage stressful situations by always remaining calm and objective
Other Essential Factors
Essential
- Excellent working knowledge of NHS systems of care, processes and relationships.
- Excellent working knowledge of NHS systems of care, processes and relationships
- To demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care.
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 the 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 the 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet (Various sites)
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet (Various sites)
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom