1. Information Of Physiotherapist Job

2. Information Of Physiotherapist Job
Physiotherapists help people in the recovery of physical
injuries that may occur due to illness, disability or ageing. In
order to become a physiotherapist in the UK, you need to
meet some qualifications and imbibe certain skills to
accelerate the path of your career. By the end of this article
all your doubts regarding the key responsibilities of a
physiotherapist, qualifications required, registration process,
salary range etc. will be cleared.

3. What are some of the key responsibilities of a
Physiotherapist?
Though day-to-day activities may vary, the typical duties of a
physiotherapist include the following. Working with patients
who have a range of medical conditions including
neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory etc.
Develop and review treatment programmes that consist of a
variety of exercises to help improve mobility and alleviate
pain.
Supervision of junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy
support workers.
Write the patients’ case notes, reports and statistics to
diagnose, assess and treat their problem.
Work with other healthcare professionals such as GPs,
occupational therapists and social workers as well as refer
patients who require other medical attention.

4. What qualifications are required to become a Physiotherapist?
If you wish to practice as a physiotherapist then you must be
registered with HCPC. You can achieve this if you have an
undergraduate or an accelerated postgraduate degree course in
Physiotherapy approved by HCPC. Approved level degree
qualification can be a full time or part-time course or a degree
apprenticeship in Physiotherapy.
What happens after getting qualified?
After successful completion of a programme approved by HCPC,
you can apply for registration with HCPC. After you get
registered as a practitioner you must retain your name on the
register by paying an annual retention fee and keeping our
knowledge up to date.

5. How to register with the HCPC?
There are two routes to apply for registering with HCPC based on
your nationality.
UK application process
• If you have been trained in the UK follow the below steps.
• Submit forms and fee
• Processing
• Check register
HCPC aims at coSubmit forms and fee
Pmpleting the process within 10 days. The details of
successful applicants will be automatically added on the
register. You can check the register online to confirm the
process.

6. International application process
If you have been trained outside the UK follow the below steps.
Submit forms and fee
Receive confirmation and reference number
Processing and assessment
Decision letter
An in-depth look at the assessment process
Step 1: Application received by HCPC
There can be two cases when an application is received by the HCPC. Either it is
accepted for processing or rejected because of missing information.
Case I- Application is accepted
Fortunately, if your application is accepted you would be required to pay £495 as
the scrutiny payment. Thereafter, HCPC will provide you with a confirmation
receipt as well as your reference number. The reference number holds vital
importance as you would be asked to provide it each time you contact HCPC to
discuss your application at any stage.
Case II- Application is rejected
If your application is rejected, HCPC will return it on the address mentioned in
the form and you would be required to re-submit the application.

7. Step 2: Initial processing
Timeline: Within four weeks from receipt. During this period HCPC will contact your
education provider, any relevant regulatory or professional bodies and any professional
referees. This will be done to verify the information that you have provided. HCPC may also
ask an outside agency to conduct these checks on its behalf.
Step 3: Assessment
Timeline: Within 60 days from receipt. This stage of assessment will assess your regulated
education and training and other relevant education, training or experience. First, your
training or education will be compared with the standards of proficiency of the HCPC. If
there are any shortfalls it will look if this has been compensated with any other relevant
education, training or experience.
Note: The decision of HCPC is based only on the information provided by you. It does not
contact any other referees, training institutions, or employers to obtain further information
about your training or work experience. So make sure that you provide everything to the
best of your knowledge.

8. Background and verification check
International applicants will be required to sign a declaration
regarding background checks.
The declaration will give permission to the HCPC to:
• Verify your identity documents
• Confirm your qualifications
• Confirm you are a good character
To meet the standards of registration you should be sure of your
identity, qualification and a good character.
All the documents which are required will be included in your
application. HCPC might ask an outside agency to conduct the
checks to ensure that the documents provided are genuine.

9. English language proficiency
International applicants are required to confirm their proficiency with the
English language by scoring a minimum level score in either of these
exams.
• IELTS
• TOEFL
IELTS
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to
assess the language ability of candidates. IELTS test can be taken at one of
the centres across the world. Below figure suggests the exam pattern.
TOEFL
TOEFL or Test of English as a Foreign Language is an English Proficiency
test, conducted to evaluate the English speaking and understanding ability
of a candidate. TOEFL has essentially two versions: TOEFL IBT (Internet-
based test) and TOEFL PBT (paper-based test). You need to appear for
TOEFL IBT. HCPC doesn’t accept any TOEFL test score undertaken in the
UK. Below figure depicts the pattern of the exam.

10. Here is the minimum level of scores that you
need to achieve.
• 1. All professions except speech and language
therapists
• Test Minimum score Test Minimum score IELTS 7.0 with
no element below 6.5 TOEFL (IBT) A minimum score of
100/120 2. Speech and language therapists
• Test Minimum score IELTS 8.0 with no element below
7.5 TOEFL (IBT) A minimum score of 118/120 Note:
HCPC accepts these certificates of English language
proficiency provided they are no more than two years
old when your application is received.

11. Here is the minimum level of scores that you
need to achieve.

12. Do I require any work experience?
Though prior work experience may not be a necessity yet it
always proves to be beneficial. Employers look for people who
have a good understanding of the role to fit the requirements.
You can gain this by visiting a local physiotherapy department.
Working voluntarily for charities such as the British Red Cross
or St. John Ambulance may render some valuable experience
that may prove advantageous while applying for jobs.
You may also have a voluntary or paid experience in special
physiotherapy clinics, school units or nursing homes.

13. What are the working hours of a Physiotherapist?
Typically Physiotherapists work 37.5 hours a week. If you are
practising privately your working hours will be according to the
needs of your clients.
What is the salary of a Physiotherapist?
Jobs in NHS are usually covered by the Agenda for Change (AFC)
pay rates.
• Qualified physiotherapists can expect their starting salaries in the
range of £23,023 to £29,608.
• For senior Physiotherapists, the salary range can be £28,050 and
£36,644 (Band 6).
• Clinical specialist/ team leaders usually earn in the range of
£33,222 to £43,041 (Band 7).
• Salaries for advanced practice or clinical lead physiotherapists
range from £42,414 to £49,969 (Band 8a).

14. Career prospects
Working in an NHS hospital may give you an opportunity to advance your career
from a Physiotherapist to a specialist and on to advanced level. You can opt for
specialisation in a particular area like critical care or working with a specific age
group like for children or elderly.
As an advanced practitioner, your role may include requesting investigations,
ordering radiographic imaging and blood test, and making management decisions.
You may also get a chance to move in management posts with Physiotherapy
services. Apart from that, you can also choose to start your own practice and
become self-employed.
Job market and vacancy
NHS is the major employer of Physiotherapists. You can also work in the private
sector or for local authorities like in GP practices and health centres, nursing homes
and day centres, gym and sports clinics, and the armed services.
Moreover, you can work in multiple job settings. For instance, you can do a part-
time job in a sports clinic along with a part-time post with an NHS.
You can look for job vacancies at NHS jobs, Physiotherapy jobs, and Health jobs UK.

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