A Day in the Life of a Physiotherapist UK

Experience the contrasting worlds of private practice and NHS physiotherapy. Discover the unique challenges and heartwarming moments as an NHS and Private Physio. Don't miss this eye-opening and entertaining comparison!
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[@cammwinchester]

whats the pay compare like between private and NHS

[@daniellowephysio]

The NHS pays £17.24 an hour as a band 6 physiotherapist, £16.73 as a band 5 (new physio). My private work charges £45 for 45 minutes, £55 for an hour. Hope this helps. I know some physios charge a lot more privately, upwards of £130 an hour!

[@timothyleake418]

@@daniellowephysio how much of that £45 for private work do you keep? I assume a lot goes towards room rental etc?

[@moonlightbae6143]

@@timothyleake418Don’t think hes allowed to say incase the taxman sees 😂

[@user-ru2xo5nd2b]

Loved this! Thank you 😊

[@daniellowephysio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rayshafi2855]

Amazing stuff!!

[@daniellowephysio]

Thanks!

[@RodneyDubePhysioApprentice]

This was a brilliant video, both visually and in terms of the information you provided! Thanks mate 👍🏾love that you actually showed a bit of the clinic, equipment and you treating clients as well. Knowledge is power so looking forward to more of your vids/info 😄

[@daniellowephysio]

Yo! Thank you so much for that :) I have some great videos in the making, this is just the beginning. Glad to have you on board 😊✌🏼 if there’s anything you want covering, I’m all ears!

[@daniellowephysio]

Just realised you requested this vid, thanks for the suggestion 👍🏼

[@RodneyDubePhysioApprentice]

@@daniellowephysio yes 😄 thanks for following through with it! It’s actually a really helpful insight into working in a private practice. I think I’ll try get some experience in a private practice, hopefully while I’m a student, to compare. Tbh I’m liking the way you are doing it - working in NHS and in private, best of both worlds haha!

[@daniellowephysio]

@@RodneyDubePhysioApprentice absolutely, get in a private practice ASAP and work for free, you’ll get more from it in 1 month than a year NHS✌🏼

[@RodneyDubePhysioApprentice]

Thanks man 😄

[@queenie6385]

I'll finish my first year of the physio course soon this is the kind of life that I wanna have in the future I can't wait to be a qualified physio! hope to see more videos about physio in the UK from you!

[@daniellowephysio]

This is exactly what I want people to think when they watch my videos. Can’t wait to explore more opportunities and get people hyped for physio!!

[@work739]

Great video!

[@daniellowephysio]

Thank you!

[@dimitriskatsavos1555]

Nice work keep going ❤

[@daniellowephysio]

Thanks 🔥

[@pierrev897]

As a physiotherapy student it's simply the PERFECT VIDEO !!! Thanks you so much 🔥

[@daniellowephysio]

You are so welcome!

[@MovieFansUnited]

I’ve always wanted to be a physio but just neverrr wanted to go to uni, just wish it was possible to do as an apprenticeship

[@daniellowephysio]

It is! They released degree apprenticeships about 2 years ago

[@user-jj6qy8mm6y]

What’s the administration like in physio role in the NHS and what sort of equipment you use as a physio is some you use more than others

[@kbr2558]

How many patients at once will you have to see? I am an American PT, and there are times when I will have 3-4 or even 5 patients at once! I’m super burned out.

[@thomasjamespt]

What are those force plates you mention?

[@daniellowephysio]

VALD Force Decks 👌🏼

[@doughy2423]

Are there any required/preferred a levels you need to study physio at uni?

[@daniellowephysio]

They require at least one, preferably more subjects that closely relate to Physiotherapy. This is things like biology, sport, sciences, etc.

[@yadavaadityanandlal]

I am 18 and from India sir, my bachelor of physiotherapy course will get started soon 🤞. Thankyou for giving an inside of your day. Any advice sir for aspiring physios that want to work abroad. Do you have any friends, colleagues that are or were international students?

[@daniellowephysio]

Exciting stuff. Unfortunately I don't have any acquaintances in your position. Sorry.

[@werespect786]

Hey Daniel can you please tell me about the work life balance of a physio? Do you get weekend off? Thanks!!

[@daniellowephysio]

For the most part I have weekends off, sometimes I work a Saturday morning if I want to. I do about 50 hours a week at the moment out of choice, I could work 30 and be fine financially 😊

[@werespect786]

@@daniellowephysio Thanks for replying mate....means a lot

[@EatwithRehan]

Very good 👌👌👍👍❤️

[@daniellowephysio]

Thank you so much

[@georgeizhere]

Hi mate, really enjoyed the video, i was wondering why you chose to do both NHS and private and not just one or the other?

[@daniellowephysio]

A few reasons really. first was I wanted to get the experience in the NHS, and as long as I'm still learning, I'm happy. Secondly, I wanted to start my own clinic, but that requires money, so the NHS funds that at the moment, whilst the private clinic is building up.

[@georgeizhere]

@@daniellowephysio that makes sense!, best of luck on your journey, thanks for the reply 👍🏻

[@wahabtariq007]

Hello daniel hope you are doing great....I want to ask that I am registered with HCPC UK license is it easy for me to find a Physiotherapy job in UK? I am waiting for your reply...thank you

[@daniellowephysio]

I’m doing good thanks, you should find one easy enough. I’d start by making an NHS Trac account and looking on there!

[@ricosuave1182]

Short but informative video mate , i am currently studying to become a PT, i am wondering if you know anything regarding how to become a PT in uk with a foreigner degree (Peru)? Maybe a masters first to get hooked up in the system? Btw i am also holding a EU passport. Thanks

[@daniellowephysio]

The benefit of masters is it is a shorted degree (2 years rather than 3) so if you already have a degree this may be a great option!

[@garyshield5343]

Hi, did you do A levels at college or a btec subject. I’m unsure the best way to approach college to get into university to learn to be physiotherapist. Thanks.

[@daniellowephysio]

Yes, I did a level sport, maths, biology, music, music tech, and btec applied science!

[@garyshield5343]

@@daniellowephysio Did you do all of this at once. If so was it intense, would you recommend it or stick to doing just the minimum 3 a levels .

[@daniellowephysio]

@@garyshield5343 I did them over 3 years. I’d recommend A-Level Sport, A-Level Biology, and another academic if you’re academic, or another creative if you’re more creatively inclined 👌🏼

[@garyshield5343]

@@daniellowephysio I’m going to Newcastle college open day this week and with this feedback it will give me a clear insight on the path I need to take and who to speak to. Thanks for your feedback

[@pasanindeepa1524]

Brother among physiotherapy and pharmacy degree which one is better to do.

[@daniellowephysio]

Well, that depends on which is right for you. Personally a pharmacy degree would’ve been boring for me, but some people I’m sure would enjoy it.

[@pasanindeepa1524]

@@daniellowephysio thanks brother

[@sane8888]

what is your specialization?

[@daniellowephysio]

In the NHS: Paediatrics (children), in private: everyone, predominantly MSK

[@user-yw3gn2zt8e]

Hi sir After bpt graduation in india Can i do MPH in uk Is it helpful? Please give me your response Can i get a nhs job?

[@daniellowephysio]

I think so. I would have a look here for international working. www.hcpc-uk.org/registration/getting-on-the-register/international-applications/

[@vijayalskshmisankar398]

Sir, my son is finished masters in sports physiotherapy in india and got hcpc also. Is there any vacancy in physiotherapy clinic

[@daniellowephysio]

I currently have no vacancies unfortunately, sorry.

[@fatmahosny8321]

Hey Daniel, hope you're doing well! Could you please recommend some textbooks that helped you as a physiotherapist/sports physiotherapist?

[@daniellowephysio]

Yes absolutely! Can you wait a few days for me to do a video on it

[@fatmahosny8321]

Of course! Thank you so much ❤

[@daniellowephysio]

Sorry for the Delay, I have recorded the video and it's in editing, expected Monday!

[@fatmahosny8321]

Yay! Thank you ❤

[@fatmahosny8321]

Waiting 🔥

[@pav5s]

Do you work at your own private practice or someone else’s ?

[@daniellowephysio]

I work as a contracted self employed physio at someone else’s practice 👍🏼

[@hassanshazly6486]

is uni of hertfordshire good in uk

[@pav5s]

⁠@@hassanshazly6486not the best university in my opinion, have a look at the red brick universities

[@daniellowephysio]

@@hassanshazly6486 I’m not sure to be honest, I’ve never been and didn’t study there 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@adityasingh5769physio]

Sir i m Indian how can I come uk 😞.plzz reply

[@daniellowephysio]

I’m not sure unfortunately, I don’t know anyone that’s done it before 🤔

[@raphaelduhaut9147]

I know how much money you earn in a job shouldn't be the focus but how much do you earn as a private fysiotherapist ?

[@daniellowephysio]

At the moment approximately £40 an hour

[@yanke31]

super

[@daniellowephysio]

Thank you