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Physiotherapists work with patients to improve their range of movement, and promote health and wellbeing.
You could work: 9am to 5pm; on a rota
Examples of day-to-day tasks, you could do:
You could work at a hospice, at a client's home, at a GP practice, at an adult care home, in an NHS or private hospital or at a fitness centre.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a degree in physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
You may be able to do a 2-year postgraduate course if you've got a degree in a relevant subject like:biological science; psychology; sports science
You'll usually need:
You can do a physiotherapist degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could work as a physiotherapy assistant and study part-time for a degree to qualify.
You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary experience in health or care work before you apply for a course.
You could contact the voluntary services co-ordinator at your local NHS trust for advice about opportunities.
Private physiotherapy clinics, nursing homes or sports clinics may also offer work placements.
You'll need to:
When applying for courses and jobs, you'll be expected to have an understanding of how NHS values apply in your work.
You can join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for professional development and networking opportunities.
You can find out more about physiotherapy careers from Health Careers and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
With experience you could become self-employed and set up your own practice.
In the NHS, you could progress to senior physiotherapist or move into health service management. You could also specialise in an area like orthopaedics, sports therapy, occupational health, or working with older people or children.
There are opportunities for physiotherapists in the armed forces. You can find out more at:Army; Royal Air Force
You could also move into research or teaching.