Allied health professionals

Allied health professionals (AHPs) are pivotal to the care of our patients and a key part of our multidisciplinary teams. They are the third largest clinical workforce in the NHS.

They work across our hospitals, in patients' homes, and within the community, assessing, diagnosing, and treating people of all ages to enhance their health, well-being, and quality of life.

At Mid Yorks we currently have 10 out of the 14 professions working across our Trust, these roles have an asterix next to them.

Art therapist
Dietician*
Drama therapist
Music therapist
Occupational therapist*
Operating department practitioner*
Orthoptist*
Osteopath*
Paramedic
Physiotherapist*
Podiatrist*
Prosthetist/orthotist*
Speech and language therapist*
Radiographer*

Colourful graphic showing animated characters representing each of the Allied Health Professions

Qualifications and entry routes

The education and training required to become an AHP depends on the profession, but all require at least a degree or higher level apprenticeship. Some of the professions allow you to start at clinical support worker level and work your way up.

You can find out more about each AHP role, the type of work involved and entry routes on the NHS Health Careers website.

Vacancies at Mid Yorks

You can search and apply for AHP roles on NHS Jobs. If no positions are currently listed, it means we don't have any available at the moment. However, feel free to browse all of our current vacancies.

Quotes from the team

Sarah Howler, Podiatrist —

I’ve always been the family’s go-to nail trimmer (though I didn’t realise it was a paid job until much later). In 2020, after over 15 years in retail management, the pandemic led to redundancy, and I took a leap of faith, enrolling as a mature student in Podiatry at the University of Huddersfield.

I chose podiatry because of its diverse pathways, from musculoskeletal care to surgery and private practice. I earned my bachelor’s degree with honours in 2023 and have been a band 5 podiatrist with the Trust for just over a year, focusing on training and mentorship in Rheumatology.

I love my supportive team, continuous learning, and the Trust’s commitment to professional development. It's rewarding to make a difference in patients' lives, with the added bonus of flexible hours that fit perfectly around my life.