Hire Allied Health Professionals in the UK
Allied health professionals (AHPs) — physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, paramedics, and others — are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Registration & checks
AHPs must hold current HCPC registration in their profession to practise. Name the specific profession and state “HCPC registration required” in the advert.
Pay reference
Agenda for Change Band 5 (newly qualified) upward
NHS AHP roles typically start at Band 5 and rise with specialisation; quote the exact band or your private range.
Source: NHS Employers — Agenda for Change 2025/26 pay scales. Pay scales change — confirm the current figure before advertising.
What a strong advert states
- ✓Name the exact profession (e.g. physiotherapist, radiographer, paramedic).
- ✓State “must be HCPC-registered”.
- ✓Quote the Agenda for Change band or salary range.
- ✓List the clinical setting and any specialist-competency requirement.
Where these roles sit
NHS trusts, community-health services, private clinics, and rehabilitation providers.
Questions
- Which professions count as allied health professionals?
- The HCPC registers a defined set of professions including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, and paramedics. Advertise the specific profession and require current HCPC registration.
Other roles
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