# Physiotherapist Jobs in the NHS > NHS physiotherapist job landing page from Job Clerk. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/physiotherapist - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/physiotherapist.md ## Live Market Snapshot - **Live vacancies:** 202 - **NHS employers:** 106 - **New vacancies this week:** 80 - **Observed salary range:** GBP 25,760 to GBP 67,020 ## Role Summary 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. ## Typical Responsibilities - Autonomous caseload management within specialty - Complex clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis - Supervising physiotherapy assistants and students on placement - Audit, outcome measurement, and service improvement - Specialist manual therapy, exercise prescription, or rehabilitation - Discharge planning and onward referral decisions - Extended scope practice (for advanced roles): requesting imaging, injection therapy ## Typical 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) ## Employers Hiring - Promni Health (10 jobs) - Nuffield Health (9 jobs) - NHS Lothian (6 jobs) - Spire Healthcare Ltd (6 jobs) - NHS Professionals Limited (5 jobs) - Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (4 jobs) - Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (4 jobs) - Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (4 jobs) ## Locations Hiring - London, London (17 jobs) - Birmingham, Midlands (5 jobs) - Leeds, North East and Yorkshire (4 jobs) - Salisbury, South West (3 jobs) - Retford, Midlands (3 jobs) - Gorleston, East of England (3 jobs) - Harrow, London (3 jobs) - Gloucester, South West (2 jobs) - Southern HSC Trust area (SHSCT), South (2 jobs) - Hoddesdon, East of England (2 jobs) - Colchester, East of England (2 jobs) - Exeter, South West (2 jobs) ## FAQs ### What qualifications do I need to work as an NHS physiotherapist? You need a degree in physiotherapy approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and registration with HCPC. Most NHS physiotherapy roles start at Band 5 for newly qualified practitioners. ### What areas can NHS physiotherapists specialise in? NHS physiotherapists can specialise in musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological, paediatric, cardiothoracic, or women's health physiotherapy. Other specialisms include sports medicine, intensive care, and pelvic health. ### How much do NHS physiotherapists earn? Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS physiotherapists start at Band 5 (approximately £32,000-£39,000), with specialist roles at Band 6 (£40,000-£48,000), senior specialists at Band 7 (£49,000-£57,000), and consultant physiotherapists at Band 8 (£58,000+). ### What career progression is available for NHS physiotherapists? NHS physiotherapists can progress from Band 5 to specialist roles, advanced practitioners, clinical leads, and consultant positions. Management pathways include team lead, service manager, and head of therapy services. ### What are rotational physiotherapy posts? Most Band 5 physiotherapy jobs are rotational, meaning you spend 4-6 months in different specialties (e.g. musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics, care of the elderly) before choosing one to specialise in. Rotations are designed to build broad clinical skills and help you identify where you want to develop. When applying, check how many rotations are included and whether the trust offers a pathway to a static Band 6 post. ### Do NHS physiotherapists work weekends? Most hospital physiotherapy services now run seven days a week. Band 5 and 6 physiotherapists typically work a weekend rota (often one in four or one in six), plus bank holiday cover. Unsocial hours enhancements apply: 30% for Saturday nights and 60% for Sundays and bank holidays. Outpatient and community roles are more likely to be Monday-Friday. ### What is an advanced practitioner physiotherapist? Advanced practitioner (AP) physiotherapists work at Band 7-8a with extended scope, meaning they can assess, diagnose, and manage patients independently in areas that traditionally sat with doctors. Examples include first-contact practitioners in GP surgeries, advanced MSK practitioners running orthopaedic triage clinics, and emergency department physiotherapists. AP roles usually require postgraduate training and significant specialist experience. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk SEO landing-page data as the HTML page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Live job counts change as source NHS adverts open and close.