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Physiotherapy Support Worker
Role summary
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The Physiotherapy Support Worker assists physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation and mobility programmes across NHS services. Typical duties include supporting patient assessments, guiding prescribed exercises, helping with transfers and mobility, recording progress, preparing equipment and maintaining a safe, clean treatment environment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate compassion, patience, reliability and effective communication, with the ability to work respectfully with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues. Previous healthcare or rehabilitation experience is desirable, and willingness to complete relevant training is essential. The role requires good organisation, physical fitness for assisting mobility, confidentiality, basic digital skills and a commitment to equality, safeguarding, infection prevention and NHS values. Applicants should be able to work independently within clearly defined limits and escalate concerns promptly to registered physiotherapy staff.
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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital, community and specialist healthcare services to people across South Tyneside, Sunderland and surrounding areas in North East England. Its services include urgent and emergency care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, community health, rehabilitation, diagnostics and support for long-term conditions. The Trust employs a wide range of clinical, technical, administrative and support staff and works closely with local authorities, primary care providers and other NHS organisations. As a major regional employer, it promotes multidisciplinary teamwork, professional development, patient safety and compassionate care. Staff may work across different hospitals, clinics and community settings, depending on the service. The Trust’s work supports a diverse local population and reflects the NHS commitment to accessible, evidence-based and person-centred healthcare.