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    Allied Health Professionals

    Make a Difference as an Allied Health Professional

    With 14 recognised professions, allied health careers in the NHS offer variety, purpose and the chance to transform patients' lives.

    Allied Health Professionals

    Overview

    A career as an Allied Health Professional

    Allied health professionals (AHPs) form the third largest clinical workforce in the NHS, helping people recover, stay independent and live well.

    From physiotherapy and radiography to speech and language therapy and paramedicine, you'll work across hospitals, community services and primary care, with HCPC registration and Agenda for Change pay progression.

    Whether you want permanent, bank or flexible work, Flexzo connects you with roles that fit your skills and your life.

    Why This Career

    Why choose an allied health career?

    AHPs are central to modern, multidisciplinary NHS care, supporting patients from diagnosis through to rehabilitation.

    14 distinct professions to choose from
    HCPC-registered, respected clinical roles
    Agenda for Change pay bands and NHS Pension
    Work across acute, community and primary care
    Funded CPD and clear career progression
    Flexible bank shifts that fit around your life

    Opportunities

    Roles & Opportunities

    Physiotherapist

    Help patients restore movement and function after injury, illness or surgery.

    Occupational Therapist

    Support people to carry out everyday activities and live independently.

    Radiographer

    Use imaging and radiotherapy to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions.

    Speech and Language Therapist

    Help patients with communication, eating and swallowing difficulties.

    Paramedic

    Provide urgent and emergency care in the community and pre-hospital settings.

    Dietitian

    Assess and treat dietary and nutritional problems at individual and public-health level.

    Start Your AHP Career

    Ready for your next role? Register with Flexzo to explore permanent and bank AHP opportunities across the NHS.