Respiratory Physiotherapist
Role summary
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The Respiratory Physiotherapist will assess, treat and support patients with respiratory conditions across community or clinical settings. Requirements typically include a degree in Physiotherapy, registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, relevant respiratory experience, and evidence of continuing professional development. The successful candidate should demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, knowledge of respiratory assessment and rehabilitation, and the ability to manage complex patients safely. Strong communication, organisation and multidisciplinary teamwork are essential. The role may involve home visits, care planning, patient education, documentation and supporting service improvement. A valid driving licence and access to transport may be required for community-based work.
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 Locala Health and Wellbeing
Locala Health and Wellbeing is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing NHS community healthcare services in Kirklees and parts of West Yorkshire. Its services support people in their homes, local clinics and community settings, helping patients remain independent and reducing avoidable hospital admissions. Locala employs multidisciplinary teams across physiotherapy, nursing, health visiting, rehabilitation, mental health and other specialist services. The organisation places emphasis on personalised care, prevention, partnership working and improving health outcomes for local communities. Staff are generally supported through NHS-style employment benefits, professional development opportunities and collaborative clinical practice. A Respiratory Physiotherapist joining Locala would contribute to community-focused assessment, rehabilitation and self-management support for patients with breathing difficulties, working closely with GPs, nurses, consultants, occupational therapists and other professionals.