The majority are employed within NHS trust hospitals. Other opportunities exist in special schools and children's centres, sports clinics, private practice, voluntary organisations, and industry. There is currently no regulation on non-chartered status within private sector. An MSc in physiotherapy may be useful to enhance career prospects. Career development Progression into senior posts after 2 years within the NHS sector is likely.
Opportunities exist to specialise within a specific field or in the private sector.
May lead to lecturing, research or work abroad. The salary data was collected in Feb 99 Within the NHS sector, each trust operates independently although guidelines are set. Highest level jobs are at superintendent or district level. Higher salaries exist within private practice. Working hours and conditions Typically includes mainly 9-5 possibly with some extra hours Usually Monday to Friday, but some weekend and night duty on a rota basis is required.