Physiotherapy in UK

Processes for Getting licence

To practice physiotherapy in UK, you need to get licence called HCPC. Following steps will give a brief idea about how to get licence:

• Step 1: Download the application. Click here
• Step 2: Print out the application and fill the form carefully without any mistakes. (*Use black ink and block capital for filling the form. Mark boxes using crossbars).
• Step 3: You need to attach the attested xerox copies of all the required documents with your application. You can get attested copies of your document from a lawyer or notary, judicial or a consular officer with the statement of 'I certify that this is a true copy of the original document'. Most important documents which required are:
  - Mark sheet
  - Transcript
  - Degree certificate
  - Work experience certificate
  - IELTS 7/9 or TOEFL 100/120 (Know more about IELTS Test)
• Step 4: Post / Courier your application and documents to:
  Registration Department Health and Care Professions Council, Park House, 184-186 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4BU.
• Step 5: Once they receive your application, you will get payment link for scrutiny fees of 539 Euros. It is a non-refundable payment. They will start verification process after completing the payment. Verification process will take around 6 months.
• Step 6: After successful verification of your application, you will receive payment link for registration fees (Around 90 Euros). Then, you will be given HCPC licence with registration number.

Work sectors

1. NHS - gov sector
2. Private sector
3. Charity
4. Sports

Physiotherapy bands in uk

• Band 2 clinical support worker.
• Band 3 clinical support worker but higher level.
• Band 4 clinical support worker - experienced.
• Band 5 physiotherapist (26-30k Euros PA).
• Band 6 physiotherapist specialist (32-36k Euros PA).
• Band 7 physiotherapist advanced (38-42k Euros PA).
• Band 8 A principle in physiotherapy (48-52k Euros PA).
• Band 8 B Physiotherapy consultant (55-75k Euros PA).