Physiotherapy careers

We are the nation’s most loved independent MSK physiotherapy provider offering clinicians a diverse case mix with unmatched opportunities to learn and develop.

It’s an exciting time to join Ascenti. We are growing quickly and the breadth of career opportunities we can offer is growing with us, with a range of development pathways including management, mentoring, advanced practice, and in-clinic, digital or hybrid roles.

We can give you the chance to focus 100% on MSK and the autonomy to manage your own caseload, with patients from a variety of contracting partners, including the NHS, private medical insurers (PMI), and employers, providing a range of interesting clinical presentations.

We’re the employer of choice for ambitious physios looking to gain lots of hands-on clinical experience and excel in their career, with guaranteed annual opportunities for promotion enabling faster career progression than anywhere else.

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We have launched a major recruitment drive to meet the growing demand for our physiotherapy services.

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Why join Ascenti?

Ascenti has a dynamic and energetic workforce of over 800 employees and is the biggest employer of physios outside the NHS and major hospital groups.

Leading the way in MSK, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional patient care through advanced physical therapies and market-leading digital health services.

As a clinically-led business, we know that our people make the difference. We’re committed to supporting what matters to you, whether that’s elevating people’s health, excelling in your career, or finding a role that fits with your family, location or other commitments.

Gain autonomy while feeling supported

Always learning

"Ascenti is fantastic in terms of clinical development. It's important we keep up to date with recent literature, laws and methods of practice, and the training programme at Ascenti does exactly that. I'm excited to continue this and keep on developing my skills as a clinician."

Alex Deane
MSK Physiotherapist

Clinical development at Ascenti

Join us and benefit from our unrivalled learning and development offering, which includes a multi-award-winning CPD programme, paid ring-fenced education time every week, access to our unique e-learning platform, and a dedicated clinical mentor to help and support you to reach your potential.

You’ll clock up plenty of clinical hours and will enjoy a varied caseload with the possibility of treating patients referred by a PMI provider, the NHS, their employer, or an insurer for post-accident rehab, well as customers funding their own treatment.

Find out more about clinical development here

APP and FCP development opportunities

We are the only employer in the UK offering physiotherapists the funded training, support and nationwide opportunities needed to move through a complete career journey, from graduate to Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner (APP) or First Contact Practitioner (FCP).

Our APP and FCP development pathway is available to physiotherapists working at Ascenti CL3 grading level or above (equivalent NHS Band 6), and with at least 3 years of MSK experience.

Read more about our APP and FCP pathway here

Enjoy a varied case mix

Fast career progression

"I joined Ascenti to become the best MSK physio I could possibly be. As a newly qualified physio I had the choice of a rotational NHS post but I wanted to dedicate my time to MSK. The training & development attracted me and I was quickly able to progress."

Niall McNamara
Physiotherapist Experience Lead

Growth and development

Our unique grading structure and focus on growth and development means that committed learners who demonstrate competencies and clinical excellence can quickly progress.

As a result of our learning opportunities, physiotherapists can typically upskill and advance in their career faster than in other organisations or in the NHS. And, unlike the NHS, there are no rotations, so you get to focus on MSK every day, and to develop your specialism in this exciting area.

Taking care of our people

It’s not only our patients that we care for. We place great importance on the health, wellbeing and happiness of our people, and know that to do a great job, physiotherapists have to be supported.

As part of our commitment to being the best place to work in MSK physio, our recently-enhanced benefits package includes a raft of lifestyle benefits including flexible working, wellbeing support programmes, extended parental leave and paid leave to support charitable causes. Our view is that staff who receive great support will be able to provide the best support to patients.

Pioneering digital health tools

"There is a really social and family friendly culture at Ascenti. Other organisations can’t match that. Ascenti connects with the team personally, not just professionally."

Simran Parti
MSK Physiotherapist

Our culture and environment

We have over 800 employees, but maintain the culture and care of a community that supports every individual. All physiotherapists are employed directly by Ascenti, and have the time and energy to focus on delivering great care, rather than finding work or dealing with business worries.

Excellence is at the core of what we do, and all our physiotherapists are given the support they need to excel. Our national support networks mean that everyone has access to the opportunities and resources that will help them to deliver great care and advance their careers.

At the same time, our Governance and Quality team helps our physios to manage risk, patient safety, professional registration and compliance. It’s all underpinned by our values - united, caring, dependable and pioneering – that are lived and breathed in every action we take.

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Physiotherapy graduate opportunities

We love to welcome talented graduates into Ascenti. Our award-winning training and development scheme will allow you to quickly develop and progress in your career.

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Training & development to become an FCP or APP

This pathway enables physiotherapists at Ascenti to develop into Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner (APP) or First Contact Practitioner (FCP) roles.

£37,170 - £41,890

Are you an experienced physiotherapist looking for your next step? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you will treat a variety of MSK conditions?

Teddington, United Kingdom

Senior MSK Physiotherapist

£37,170

Are you an experienced physiotherapist looking for your next step? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you will treat a variety of MSK conditions?

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