Find physiotherapy jobs in the UK, including high-demand locum physiotherapy jobs and permanent physiotherapist roles across NHS trusts, community services and private healthcare providers.

With more than 20 years of healthcare recruitment experience, Your World supports physiotherapists in securing high quality roles nationwide, with opportunities across Band 5, Band 6 and Band 7 physiotherapy jobs in acute hospitals, community teams and specialist rehabilitation services. For many clinicians, locum physiotherapy jobs offer flexibility, competitive hourly rates and access to a wide range of placements across acute, community and specialist services.

What is the Average Physiotherapy Salary in the UK?

Many clinicians exploring physiotherapy jobs in the UK want to understand current NHS salary bands. Following the government announcement on 12 February 2026, NHS salaries received a 3.3 percent consolidated uplift for the 2026/27 financial year. The following Agenda for Change (AfC) framework pay scales represent the confirmed rates for England effective from 1 April 2026:

Note: Roles in Inner London include a High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS), with a minimum additional payment of £5,609 and a ceiling of £8,442 per annum.

For clinicians seeking increased earning potential and flexibility, locum physiotherapy jobs often offer competitive hourly rates that exceed equivalent permanent salaries, particularly in high demand community and acute settings.

Demand for locum physiotherapists remains high across NHS trusts, making agency work an attractive option for clinicians seeking flexibility, rapid placements and competitive rates.

Physiotherapy Jobs and Specialisms Across the UK

Your World recruits across all major physiotherapy disciplines within the wider Allied Health Professions, supporting your professional development through diverse placement options across the UK.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Jobs

Your World recruits for MSK physiotherapy jobs across the UK, placing clinicians into outpatient clinics, sports injury centres and community MSK hubs within NHS and private healthcare services.

MSK physiotherapists treat patients with bone, joint, and muscle injuries, focusing on restoration of movement and long-term injury prevention.

• Service Context: These roles are essential for First Contact Practitioner (FCP) services within Primary Care Networks, helping reduce pressure on GP surgeries through specialist triage and management.

• Typical Placements: Outpatient clinics, sports injury centres, and Integrated Care Board (ICB) commissioned community MSK hubs.

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Respiratory and Critical Care Physiotherapy Jobs

Your World recruits for respiratory physiotherapy jobs across NHS trusts and specialist units, supporting services that manage complex respiratory and critical care patients.

Respiratory physiotherapists provide critical interventions for patients with chronic lung conditions or those requiring acute airway management.

• Key Focus: Supporting intensive care units (ICU) and acute medical wards to improve ventilation outcomes and facilitate early weaning from mechanical support.

• Typical Placements: Acute respiratory units, cystic fibrosis clinics, and community-based pulmonary rehabilitation programmes.

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Neurological Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Jobs

Your World recruits for neurological physiotherapy jobs across the UK, supporting specialist services that treat patients with complex neurological conditions.

Neurological physiotherapists support patients with complex brain and spinal conditions, delivering structured programmes that improve independence and long-term quality of life.

• Governance: Senior roles involve evidence-gathering for the CQC Single Assessment Framework, focusing on outcomes that demonstrate effective and responsive care.

• Specialisms: Stroke recovery pathways, traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation, and neurodegenerative condition management.

• Explore available Neurological Physiotherapist jobs.

Physiotherapy Jobs in Community and Acute Settings

Community Physiotherapy Jobs

Your World places clinicians into community physiotherapy jobs across the UK, supporting services that help patients recover and maintain independence outside hospital environments.

Community physiotherapists provide care in patients’ homes and community clinics, supporting rehabilitation, mobility and long term condition management.

These roles are central to early discharge pathways and Integrated Care Board community services.

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Acute Physiotherapy Jobs

Your World recruits for acute physiotherapy jobs within NHS hospitals and specialist wards, supporting early assessment, respiratory care and rehabilitation planning.

Acute physiotherapists work within hospital environments across medical, surgical and specialist units, helping patients recover mobility and supporting safe discharge planning.

Browse current Acute Physiotherapist jobs.

Why Choose Your World for Physiotherapy Jobs?

Physiotherapists looking for locum physiotherapy jobs or permanent physiotherapist roles choose Your World because of our nationwide network, specialist recruitment expertise and fast track onboarding process.

As a preferred supplier to the NHS with more than 20 years of healthcare recruitment experience, we provide a supportive and empowering recruitment journey.

• Exclusive Access: Nationwide permanent and locum physiotherapy roles across acute, community, and private settings.

• Specialist Consultants: Dedicated Physiotherapy experts who understand banding, local ICB demands, and clinical specialisms.

• Fast-track compliance: Efficient onboarding and guidance through HCPC registration requirements.

• Your Loyalty Scheme: We reward your commitment through our Your Loyalty programme, offering milestone bonuses and prizes for our long-term clinical partners.

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