What is the salary for NHS allied health Band 5 roles?

NHS Band 5 roles pay between £32,073 and £39,043 per year under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours, on-calls, and high-cost area supplements.

What qualifications do I need for NHS allied health Band 5 jobs?

Band 5 roles require a relevant degree and professional registration (NMC for nurses, HCPC for allied health professionals, etc.). These are the entry-level positions for newly qualified practitioners.

What professions are included in allied health?

Allied health professionals include physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, radiographers, podiatrists, paramedics, operating department practitioners, and several other regulated healthcare professions.

What qualifications do I need for NHS allied health roles?

Each allied health profession has specific qualification requirements, typically a degree approved by the HCPC and registration with HCPC. Most roles start at Band 5 for newly qualified practitioners.

Band 5 Allied Health Jobs in the NHS

162 live vacancies at this grade · 98 NHS employers · salary £32,073 - £39,043

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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 162 live band 5 allied health vacancies across 98 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 £28,407 to £50,387 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, London, Basingstoke, Taunton, and Orpington. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

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Where Band 5 Allied Health Roles Are Hiring

London, London4 jobs

London3 jobs

Basingstoke, South East3 jobs

Taunton, Somerset3 jobs

Orpington2 jobs

Oxford2 jobs

Oxfordshire, South East2 jobs

Glasgow2 jobs

Carlisle, North West2 jobs

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber2 jobs

Bristol, South West2 jobs

Chelmsford2 jobs

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