This UK CV example shows you how to format your CV for roles in the United Kingdom and what to include to help you secure interviews. Use clear section headings, measurable achievements, and a concise Personal Profile so recruiters can quickly gauge your clinical skills and patient-care strengths within the NHS and private sectors.
Building a Chiropractor resume?
Skip the blank page. Start with a template built for this role, then tailor it for each job you apply to.
Tip: use the template as a starting point, then swap in your own numbers and project names.
How to use this CV template
Start by reading the sample text and swapping in your own details, not generic phrases. Tailor each section to the job advert, matching keywords from the posting into your experience and skills while keeping the language natural and specific.
CV structure overview
Organise your CV into clear sections: Contact details, Personal Profile, Professional registration (GCC) and certifications, Clinical Experience, Education, Skills, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Place the most relevant clinical experience first.
Keep the CV to one page if you have under 5 years’ experience; otherwise two pages for roles with broader leadership or research responsibilities. If applying to NHS roles, reference the relevant NHS pay band (e.g.
Band 5-Band 7) where duties align with the role.
Contact and headline
List your full name, professional title such as Chiropractor or Doctor of Chiropractic, town or city, postcode, telephone number, email address, and your GCC registration number where permitted. Use a brief headline under your name that highlights your focus, for example, "Sports Injury Chiropractor" or "Family Practice Chiropractor," to orient the reader at a glance.
Do not include National Insurance numbers or a photo.
Personal Profile versus Objective
If you have several years of clinical experience, write a 2-4 line Personal Profile that highlights your specialist areas, key achievements, and evidence of improved patient outcomes. If you are a recent graduate or changing careers, use a concise Objective that states your career goal and the skills you bring to a UK clinic or NHS setting.
Professional registration and certifications
Clearly list your GCC registration, registration number if permitted, and any relevant certifications (e.g. ART, Graston, or dry needling) with the issuing body and year completed so employers can verify your training.
Clinical experience: Writing strong achievement lines
Focus each bullet on an action and a measurable result, using active verbs and UK clinical details that matter to a UK clinic or NHS setting, such as patient load, modalities, audits, and process improvements. Example achievement lines you can adapt include: Reduced average pain scores by X% through targeted adjustment plans and follow-up exercises; Managed Y patients weekly while ensuring accurate notes and coding; Trained and supervised Z support staff in intake, treatment protocols, and clinic safety; Increased new patient referrals after running community education sessions and occupational health collaborations.
Education and continuing professional development
List your qualifications (degrees) and UK education milestones such as GCSEs, A-levels, UCAS if applicable, and any Russell Group university experience. Include CPD activities, conferences, and certifications with dates (DD/MM/YYYY).
Use UK date format consistently and ensure entries demonstrate relevance to clinical practice. If you studied through a UK university, note the degree framework and honours where relevant.