Allied Health Professionals Return to Practice

Allied Health Professionals are a crucial part of the NHS, making up one third of the clinical workforce. 

Allied Health Professionals:

  • Art Therapist
  • Orthotist
  • Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Paramedic
  • Dietitian
  • Physiotherapist
  • Dramatherapist
  • Podiatrist
  • Music Therapist
  • Prosthetist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Speech and Language Therapist
  • Orthoptist
  • Therapeutic Radiographer

The Return to Practice process allows you to re-register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) after a period of time away from your profession.

There are many reasons why you may not have practiced such as caring or parental responsibilities, illness, travel or other career routes.

We value the skills you have gained whilst you have been away and look forward to your return.

Requirements for Return to Practice vary depending on how long you have been out of professional practice.
NHS Careers Scotland has all the information you need to re-register, including links to the HCPC. For more information, vist the NHS Scotland Careers website: www.careers.nhs.scot/shape-your-future/return-to-practice/allied-health-professions/ 

Now is the time to return and help to deliver safe and effective care for the people of Scotland.