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Physiotherapist
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Physiotherapist will assess, diagnose and treat patients with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or rehabilitation needs, developing safe, evidence-based treatment plans and monitoring progress. Requirements typically include a recognised physiotherapy qualification, current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), relevant clinical experience, professional indemnity cover and the right to work in the UK. Military or occupational-health experience may be advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work independently and collaboratively, communicate clearly with patients and multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate clinical records, follow safeguarding and infection-control procedures, and uphold professional standards. Flexibility, sound clinical judgement and a patient-focused approach are essential.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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.
Working in the UK
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Honeybee Recruitment.com Ltd, trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP), is a UK specialist recruitment company supplying qualified healthcare and medical professionals to military, defence, NHS and related public-sector organisations. Its vacancies commonly cover clinical, rehabilitation, nursing, pharmacy and allied-health positions across the United Kingdom. MMP supports candidates through vacancy matching, compliance checks, registration requirements and placement administration. Roles may be permanent, temporary or locum, with assignments ranging from clinical facilities to defence medical and occupational-health environments. As with any recruitment provider, candidates should confirm the employing organisation, pay structure, working hours, registration requirements and contractual terms before accepting an offer. The advertised Physiotherapist opportunity is likely to involve delivering professional rehabilitation care within a structured multidisciplinary service.