Band 5 Allied Health Jobs in the NHS
Band 5 is where most newly qualified registered professionals start: nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, and others. Posts involve autonomous clinical practice under supervision, with progression to Band 6 typically after 2-4 years.
152 live vacancies at this grade · 94 NHS employers · salary £32,073 - £39,043
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£31k - £54k
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What to expect from Band 5 Allied Health roles
Band 5 is where most newly qualified registered professionals start: nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, and others. Posts involve autonomous clinical practice under supervision, with progression to Band 6 typically after 2-4 years. For allied health candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 152 live band 5 allied health vacancies across 94 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 5 allied health roles ranges from about £31,049 to £54,254 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration with the relevant body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
- Degree-level qualification approved by your regulator
- Evidence of clinical competence from placements or supervised practice
- Readiness to manage an autonomous caseload under supervision
Role evidence to prepare
- Autonomous clinical caseload management within scope of practice
- Specialist assessment, diagnosis, or intervention within your profession
- Supervising support staff, assistants, and students on placement
- Clinical audit, outcome measurement, and service improvement
Typical requirements
- HCPC registration in your specific AHP profession
- Subspecialty experience matching the advertised post
- Postgraduate qualifications for specialist or advanced roles
- Non-medical prescribing (where relevant to the profession and role)
Hiring locations
Current band 5 allied health demand is visible in London, Liverpool, Beverley, Leicester, and Bristol. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as NHS Lothian, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, and NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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