Information for Overseas Physiotherapists Working in the UK
We are delighted to welcome professionally trained physiotherapists from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Europe over to the UK for employment.
If you are an overseas physiotherapist looking for work in the UK, then send us your CV and cover letter for a physiotherapy position at Surrey Physio. Or apply by filling in this form:
Who are Chichester Physio Ltd
Chichester Physio Ltd is owned by Lindy Griffiths, who set up the Practice over 20 years. You can read more about us here: https://chichesterphysio.co.uk/
What's Chichester like?
Chichester in West Sussex is one of the most charming and stylish cities on the South Coast, the historic cathedral city combines all the attractions of a thriving urban centre with the remains of Roman streets, walls and gateways. Just a short train ride from London, Chichester is ideally placed for exploring the glorious coastline and the stunning surrounding countryside of the South Downs.
How much do I get paid?
It does not matter where you are from, we have a set-pay structure. That ensures equitable and fair pay across the team. We pay more than most clinics that we are aware of. The pay structure simply depends on how many years you have been qualified, and if you have any additional skills (e.g. acupuncture, Pilates, sports massage etc). We also pay 3% of your qualifying earnings into a pension scheme, although you can opt out of this. We also offer bonuses.
I really want to travel around Europe
No problem! We encourage our team to travel so they can stay fresh. We offer an extra four weeks unpaid leave for overseas applicants who wish to travel. We encourage you to go to Rome, Dubrovnik, Barcelona, and of course Paris.
Registration
You need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and that can take 60 days. You cannot practice in the UK without HCPC registration, that is a legal requirement. The HCPC will want to see copies of your University degree, course syllabus (translated into English if not already), and details of your experience and previous jobs. Please read our guide on HCPC applications here: https://chichesterphysio.co.uk/hcpc-registration/
Professional Indemnity Insurance
You are required to have your own professional indemnity insurance. That is usually done through registration with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and included automatically in the membership price. Joining the CSP is not obligatory. We do provide insurance for our team as well. Indemnity insurance is £10m.
We encourage all employees in the UK to join the CSP and this is just a formality once you have HCPC registration. https://www.csp.org.uk/join-csp/join-qualified-member
Will I need a VISA?
Yes if you are currently living outside of the UK, and you are a non-UK resident. You should go to the UK government website to find more details https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. We do not cover the cost of your VISA or your flights to the UK. The cost of a VISA is £192, and each annum there is an Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) of £364 per person. We will deduct this from your salary.
Immigration Health Surcharge - do I need to pay it?
Good news. Staff that work for Surrey Physio are not required to pay the £624 annual immigration Health surcharge because we are an A-rated company and provide the Health and Care Worker visa.
Will I need a Certificate of Sponsorship?
Yes. Before you apply for a UK visa, you need a certificate of sponsorship and we apply for this on your behalf. You need to fill in the information on this form: . Let us know when you have filled in this information and we will apply for the CoS.