Physiotherapist Jobs in the NHS
NHS physiotherapy posts cover musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological, paediatric, and community rehabilitation settings. Newly qualified physiotherapists usually enter at Band 5 in rotational posts that give exposure to several specialties before choosing one. Specialist and advanced practitioner roles sit at Band 6-7, with consultant physiotherapists at Band 8.
194 live vacancies across 99 NHS employers · updated hourly
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£17k - £73k
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Planning a Physiotherapist job search in the NHS
Job Clerk tracks live physiotherapist vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.
There are currently 194 live physiotherapist roles across 99 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.
Recent salary data for physiotherapist roles ranges from about £16,800 to £73,496 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Evidence to prepare
- Autonomous caseload management within specialty
- Complex clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis
- Supervising physiotherapy assistants and students on placement
- Audit, outcome measurement, and service improvement
Common requirements
- HCPC registration as a physiotherapist
- Subspecialty experience relevant to the post (MSK, respiratory, neuro, etc.)
- Postgraduate qualifications for Band 7+ roles (e.g. MSc, injection therapy)
- CSP membership (recommended but not essential)
Bands to compare
Current physiotherapist pages include Band 6 and Band 7. Start broad, then narrow by band when the advert needs specific seniority, supervision, portfolio, or leadership evidence.
Location demand
Active city hubs include London and Cardiff. Local pages are useful for comparing employer mix, commute assumptions, and high-cost area supplements.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Promni Health, NHS Lothian, Nuffield Health, and Spire Healthcare Ltd. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.
Browse Physiotherapist Jobs by Band
NHS physiotherapist roles span multiple Agenda for Change bands. Pick a level to see live vacancies at that band.
Browse Physiotherapist Jobs by City
Compare physiotherapist vacancies in major NHS hiring locations before narrowing into a grade or band.
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Top NHS Employers
- Promni Health11 jobs
- NHS Lothian7 jobs
- Nuffield Health6 jobs
- Spire Healthcare Ltd5 jobs
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5 jobs
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust4 jobs
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4 jobs
- Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)4 jobs