Band 8a Clinical Lead Community Neurological Conditions

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Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Clinical Lead (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) for its Community Neurological Conditions team in Edgware. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, overseeing patient care pathways, and ensuring high standards in neurological rehabilitation. Applicants must have extensive experience in community rehabilitation, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree with necessary professional registrations. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary, with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in community neurological rehabilitation.
• Passion for high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Strong leadership capabilities in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team for community neurological conditions.
• Oversee service coordination and planning for patient care.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of therapy within the community.

Skills

Leadership and team-building skills

Specialist technical skills in neurological rehabilitation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience in service improvement

Education

Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Health Professions Council – License to Practice

Job description

Main area Community team Clinical lead (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Compressed hours

30 hours per week, Job ref 391‑RFL‑7611101

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS Site

Location: The Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Town Edgware

Salary: £61,631 – £68,623 per annum (pro‑rata) inclusive of HCAs

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 26/01/2026 23:59

Band 8a Clinical Lead Community Neurological Conditions

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community—providing an unprecedented opportunity to continue pioneering work, particularly in delivering better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world‑class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world‑class teaching and research, and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We’re proud of our diversity and continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding among our staff.

Are you ready to be at the forefront of transforming community‑based neurological rehabilitation?

We’re seeking a forward‑thinking and experienced Allied Health Professional Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to lead the Community Neurological Conditions management team (CNCMT) at the Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (NRC). This team plays a vital role in supporting rehabilitation and care pathways for adults with long‑term neurological conditions across the borough of Barnet.

The CNCMT delivers specialist domiciliary and outpatient care for people with neurological conditions (excluding Stroke and Parkinson’s disease). Based within the NRC at Edgware Hospital, the team has strong links with acute and community services. Multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence‑based practice, and staff wellbeing are central to our ethos.

You will

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians
• Be responsible for day‑to‑day operations and ongoing service development and team leadership
• Provide expert clinical input in neurological rehabilitation
• Represent the CNCMT as part of the NRC senior leadership team

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in community neurological rehabilitation
• A passion for high‑quality, evidence‑based, patient‑centred care
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills across professions
• Experience in service improvement and staff development

Main duties of the job

• Lead the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT), comprising 25 multidisciplinary staff
• Act as a member of the clinical leadership team within the NRC
• Oversee day‑to‑day service coordination, review and planning in collaboration with the MDT and clinical lead
• Manage CNCMT staff operations, including recruitment, supervision, and appraisals
• Ensure high‑quality therapy service delivery within the community team
• Provide expert knowledge for staff supporting patients with complex and progressive long‑term neurological conditions
• Lead the continued development of CNCMT, promoting integrated working with internal and external partners
• Support the NRC clinical lead with service development, clinical governance, and workforce initiatives at the NRC
• Work with NRC Clinical lead for NRC to lead on improvements for digital transformation to improve processes, pathways and data collection
• Maintain up‑to‑date clinical practice and support development of therapy staff in line with professional standards
• Design and manage referral pathways and clinical documentation in collaboration with the MDT
• Lead on short‑ and medium‑term workforce planning within the community team in conjunction with NRC Clinical lead
• Contribute to the development of integrated care pathways between secondary and primary care, working closely with local providers, NCL ICB, and the wider service network

Working for our organisation

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 cares for over 1.6 million patients, treats more than 200,000 in A&E, delivers over 8,000 babies and carries out more than 17 million 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.

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Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Recognised degree qualification or equivalent (Post‑Graduate Diploma or MSc in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy leading to registration with HPC)
• Health Professions Council – License to Practice
• Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists or Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist courses at / equivalent to MSc level in research methodology, advanced clinical skills in specialist area of practice
• Leadership training

Skills and abilities

• Specialist technical skills relevant to the specialist area of practice acquired through advanced training and significant experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed presentation skills, both written and verbal including the use of IT systems
• In‑depth and expert knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare relative benefits
• Extensive postgraduate experience in a relevant specialist area
• Experience in leading an MDT and NHS leadership
• In‑depth knowledge of community pathways

Experience

• Experience of supervising less experienced staff
• Experience of advising/ providing second opinions
• Experience of undertaking clinical supervision and planning CPD for less experienced staff
• Experience of developing and delivering core and specialist training
• In‑depth knowledge and understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to the specialist client group
• AT* – Apprenticeship Training (if applicable)
• EU/EEA citizenship or visa sponsorship as required
• Acceptance that personal data may be transferred to other NHS organisations within the NHS framework
• Understanding that identity and right to work documentation will be verified electronically for pre‑employment checks
• Electronic new starter forms and secure data handling
• Trust will request a DBS if post involves regulated activities

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job‑share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Application notice

Please note: Due to the high number of applications some posts may close before the advertised closing date. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted. Interview arrangements will be communicated via e‑mail.

Due to exceptionally high demand all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Contact

Name: Nadia Jeffries
Job title: Clinical / Operational Lead Rehabilitation
Email: [emailprotected]
Telephone: [phone]

Informal visits and enquiries about the post are encouraged.

Please contact Nadia Jeffries, Clinical / Operational Lead Rehabilitation, [emailprotected]