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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Assistant
Role summary
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The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Assistant supports physiotherapists and other clinicians in delivering pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with respiratory conditions. Requirements typically include relevant healthcare or rehabilitation experience, good communication and organisational skills, confidence supporting exercise sessions, and the ability to work safely with patients who may have complex health needs. The successful candidate is expected to encourage and motivate patients, monitor their wellbeing during sessions, record accurate information, follow clinical and safeguarding procedures, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. NHS experience, knowledge of respiratory care, and relevant qualifications are advantageous, while training may be provided for the right candidate.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Oxford Health NHS Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical and mental health services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas. Its services include community healthcare, mental health support, learning disability services, specialist clinical programmes, and services for older people. The Trust works with hospitals, general practitioners, social care providers, patients, families, and local communities to deliver care closer to home wherever possible. Staff are supported through NHS terms and conditions, professional development opportunities, occupational health services, and a multidisciplinary working environment. A role in pulmonary rehabilitation would usually be based within community or outpatient respiratory services and would involve close collaboration with physiotherapists, nurses, respiratory clinicians, and other allied health professionals.