Is there physio work in the UK????

[cadenz2]

I'm an Australian physiotherapist who is looking at going to work in the UK. Of the recruitment agents that I have spoken to they have told me that physios are fighting for locum jobs over there (even fighting over physio assistant jobs!). A recruitment company is even closing it books. Another is not accepting candidates unless they have 5+ yrs experience.

I am HPC registered but am hesitating about going over there as I do not want to be unemployed particularly due to the high cost of living, the expense of getting there and giving up my job here.

I have almost 2 years experience in private practice and close to 1 year of general hospital experience (rehab, orthopaedics, geriatrics, acute, medical, surgical). Does anyone know how employable I would be or am I kidding myself expecting to be able to find work there!

Thanks for any advice!!!!

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[CanadianGuy]

Anyone have any recent experience in the UK Job market for locum work? I have just about 3 years experience and the 2 locum agencies I have spoken to said there has been a positive shift in the work available. I was wanting to go to the UK about 1 year ago but I decided to wait..wisely I think. Any info would be appreciated!

Thanks!

[rupal512]

I am a Registered Physiotherapist from the US, recent graduate with my Doctorate degree, looking for work in central london. I have a dependent work visa for 2 years and am seeking sports/private practice work. IS there any reason to keep searching in these fields or should I just go ahead and apply to the NHS?

[mydat]

My agency based in East London has currently over 50 vacancies for physios band 5 and above in the SE of England. For information please call Lisa on 0208 709 6553 or email [email protected]