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.

How much do NHS allied health professionals earn?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS allied health professionals typically start at Band 5 (approximately £32,000-£39,000), with specialist roles at Band 6-7 (£40,000-£57,000) and consultant practitioners at Band 8 (£58,000+).

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Q: 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.

Allied health professional is an umbrella term covering physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, radiographers, podiatrists, paramedics, operating department practitioners, and several other HCPC-registered professions. Each has its own degree, registration body, and career structure, but most follow the same Agenda for Change banding from Band 5 upward.

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South East has active NHS vacancies across clinical, support, administrative, and operational teams. Job Clerk groups live roles in the area so candidates can compare employers, bands, and closing dates before applying. For allied health candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 2 live allied health vacancies in South East from 1 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Allied Health results and the band-specific pages below.

Recent salary data for these allied health roles ranges from about £57,528 to £64,750 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.

Common work areas

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)

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Allied Health Jobs in South East

2 live vacancies in South East · 1 NHS employers · updated hourly

Working in Allied Health roles in South East

Recent salary data for these allied health roles ranges from about £57,528 to £64,750 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.