Advice needed - UK trained physio living in The Netherlands

Having moved to The Netherlands, I would like to continue to work as a physio but understand this is not easy. I am now a Dutch resident and understand the registration process for my UK degree. I will soon be attending Dutch language lessons.

My main questions:

1) Is it possible to work as a physio or physio assistant in the Netherlands without speaking fluent Dutch?
2) Other than learning Dutch, any further suggestions for improving my chances of securing a job here (location/specialty/contacts)?

Any advice from UK trained physios that are working in the Netherlands or Dutch physios would be much appreciated.

Hi there,

I am a Dutch physio, but it is quite hard at this point to get a job. We are with too many graduated physio's and not enough job oppertunities :(
Most of the jobs are temporary at this point, so you're only there during holidays or pregnancy leave.
It is possible for you to work as a physio without speaking fluent Dutch. As long as you understand the basics and as long as you can communicate with your patient it shouldn't be a problem (not all of them can speak English, but most of us can do basics ;) ). There is even a possibility you can find a job quicker than a Dutch physio, because you're from abroad and for some practices more interesting.

If you're in need for a job, try About KNGF | KNGF (you can find the joblistings here, but it's only in Dutch: KNGF-Vacaturebank | KNGF ). You can find 90% of the available jobs on that site. Or you can just try walk-ins, introduce yourself in practices in the neighborhood and see if they can help you..

Good luck! :)