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.

204 live vacancies across 113 NHS employers · updated hourly

204

Open Positions

£26k - £75k

Salary Range

113

NHS Trusts

106

New This Week

Recent physiotherapist vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.

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 204 live physiotherapist roles across 113 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 £25,760 to £74,896 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, Nuffield Health, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, and NHS Professionals Limited. 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.

Popular Physiotherapist Searches

Where Physiotherapist Jobs Are Hiring Right Now

London, London14 jobs
Birmingham, Midlands6 jobs
Northampton, Midlands4 jobs
Guildford, South East3 jobs
LONDON, Midlands3 jobs
Salisbury, South West3 jobs
Bristol, South West2 jobs
St. Helens, North West2 jobs
Exeter, South West2 jobs
Harrow, London2 jobs
Oxford, South East2 jobs
Belfast HSCT, Belfast2 jobs

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