Quote Originally Posted by ubucca View Post
Hi there,

I also interested in moving to Barcelona to work there as a physio. I am currently working for the NHS and I have experience and most areas of Physiotherapy but I would like to keep working in a hospital setting. Any advise?

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Natalie
The CSP has an useful document on working in spain so I suggest you contact them. Then, get in touch with the colegio de fisioterapeutas de Catalunya, to find out the red tape for converting your Physio degree. Be aware that, in my opinion, the spanish qualification isnt nearly as well rounded as in the UK. Also physios in spain do NOT have autonomy. It is a very doctor lead profession. I have chosen not to enter the spanish healthcare system and therefore work independently. However if you'd like to stay hospital based you will have to go through the red tape. Apparently it can be done but will take some time so get all wheels in motion as soon as possible. Hope this helps, good luck. Also please forward any info you get from the colegio to me...i get enquiries like this all the time! Thanks [email protected]