Physiotherapy Assistant
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6131 (60% match) is an eligible occupation, and SPIRE HEALTHCARE LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, SPIRE HEALTHCARE LIMITED assigned 7 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 6131 (Nursing auxiliaries and assistants) · 60% match
- Likely 2221 (Physiotherapists) · 15% match
- Likely 2229 (Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified) · 15% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6131 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2221 Physiotherapists Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2229 Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Physiotherapy Assistant | Physiotherapy| Wrexham | Part-Time (15 hours) |
Spire Yale hospital are now recruiting a Physiotherapy Assistant to join their warm and friendly team on a part-time basis, covering 15hrs per week.
Spire Yale Hospital is located in Wrexham. Wrexham is only 12 miles from Chester and 30-50 minutes from Liverpool and Manchester. There are direct train links to London with a journey time of just over 2 hours. The Snowdonia National Park and the North Wales Coast are on our doorstep! We take pride in delivering high-quality care to patients across North Wales and the Borders
Duties and responsibilities:
- To provide general support in the area of work under the direct/indirect supervision of a qualified physiotherapist. Supervision may be provided on the ward, in the department after treatment or by telephone.
- Assist in the delivery of care to meet individual’s health and wellbeing needs
- Correctly undertake basic assessment and treatment procedures, which have been delegated in relation to the specific patient, as agreed with the physiotherapy team.
- You will be required to provide basic administrative tasks to maintain accurate records and an efficient service.
- Deal with enquiries from the general public, both over the telephone and via email in a professional manner
- Obtain verbal consent from patients before starting the assessment or treatment.
- Assistant must demonstrate an adequate level of competency in the assessment of patients. These competencies are role specific and must be observed and signed off by a senior physiotherapist.
Who we're looking for:
- You are an empathetic and passionate individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication skills
- A good level of IT skills
- BTEC or NVQ in the related field would be advantageous
Benefits
- Bank colleagues are paid weekly
- We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Full induction, including mandatory training updates
- Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
- Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alishia Okereafor at [email protected]
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with SPIRE HEALTHCARE LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants (SOC 6131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~298k in sample- Middle half £24,492–30,316
- Median £26,364
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. SPIRE HEALTHCARE LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, SPIRE HEALTHCARE LIMITED assigned 7 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.