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Salary for this role£45,953 – £54,254 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2221, Physiotherapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity at Band 6 level to gain experience in the specialist area of orthopaedics and working with patient with neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. You will work with full support from excellent teams, gaining experience in the following areas on 9 monthly rotations:

Spinal cord injuries including advanced cardio-respiratory care on ITU as well as neuro-rehabilitation
Adult musculoskeletal unit which includes out-patients, rehabilitation and pain management programmes
Elective orthopaedics - including joint reconstruction, foot and ankle, spinal surgery and pre-admission
Orthopaedic oncology service which includes post-operative surgery and rehabilitation
Upper limb unit which includes experience with Brachial plexus injuries, shoulder dysfunction/surgery and peripheral nerve injury
Limb Reconstruction Unit - Adult and Children services
Private Care Unit

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at Stanmore or at Bolsover street during MSK rotation and will be required to work on a weekend rota . They will be part of twilight rota (when working with in-patients team.)

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse andcomplex conditions, to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis and to develop anddeliver a patient focused treatment programme.To be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision. All aspectsof clinical duties will be undertaken as an autonomous practitioner. Supervisiontakes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, problemcase sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support from seniorcolleagues is available if required.

About us

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK, and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics both in the UK and world-wide.The RNOH provides a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care, ranging from the most acute spinal injury or complex bone tumour to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation for chronic back pain sufferers. This broad range of services is unique within the NHS. As a national centre of excellence, the RNOH treats patients from across the country, many of whom have been referred by other hospital consultants for second opinions or for treatment of complex or rare conditions.

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year Per Annum Including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-RNOH-8354819

Job locations

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates must refer to the job description and person specification for this post in their application to be considered for shortlisting.

If shortlisted candidates are expected to attend a Face to Face interview at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
Registered with Health Professions Council
Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post

Desirable

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Involvement in CSP clinical interest group

Experience

Essential

2 years' experience as a basic grade in a broad range of rotations including orthopaedics/out patients, respiratory care and ITU, rehabilitation
Well-reasoned account of career intentions at RNOH
Involvement in audit and understanding quality issues
Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students

Desirable

Experience working with patients with complex needs
Experience in NHS
Experience of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
Involvement in research

Skills

Essential

Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner
Competent IT skills
Demonstrates a desire to learn

Desirable

Presentation skills

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.

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.