Physiotherapists

£39,107

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

34 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

0.22%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Physiotherapists

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2221

Physiotherapists plan and apply massage, promote and encourage movement and exercise, use hydrotherapy, electro-therapy and other technological equipment in the treatment of a wide range of injuries, diseases and disabilities in order to assist rehabilitation by developing and restoring body systems.

Common tasks include:

examines medical reports and assesses patient to determine the condition of muscles, nerves or joints in need of treatment;
writes up patients’ case notes and reports, maintains their records and manages caseload;
plans and undertakes therapy to improve circulation, restore joint mobility, strengthen muscles and reduce pain;
explains treatment to and instructs patient in posture and other exercises and adapts treatment as necessary;
offers advice and education on how to avoid injury and promote patient’s future health and well-being;
supervises physiotherapy assistants;
monitors patient’s progress and liaises with others concerned with the treatment and rehabilitation of patient, and refers patients requiring other specific medical attention.

Qualifications

Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades followed by up to four years training on an approved degree scheme necessary for state registration as a physiotherapist. Some science and other graduates are eligible for accelerated two-year pre-registration MSc degree programmes in Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation Science. Candidates must pass a medical examination.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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