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Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. SOC 2229

Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. (SOC 2229) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.

What does a therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. do?

Job holders in this unit group plan and apply physical and therapeutic treatments and activities to assist recovery from physical and mental illness and to minimise the effects of disabilities not elsewhere classified in minor group 222: Therapy professionals.

Typical tasks

  • prescribes diet therapy and gives advice to patients, health care professionals and the public on dietetic and nutritional matters for those with special dietary requirements or to prevent illness amongst the general population
  • diagnoses and treats disorders of vision and eye movements, monitors subsequent progress and recommends further optical, pharmacological or surgical treatment as required
  • manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure
  • prevents, recognises and treats injuries incurred playing sports or doing exercise and helps people manage injuries and rehabilitate themselves
  • adopts a holistic approach in assessing the overall health of the patient, and treats by inserting needles under the skin at particular locations according to the disorder being treated
  • diagnoses and treats behavioural problems in animals
  • provides support and guidance to patients regarding hereditary conditions and genetic testing.

Typical entry routes and qualifications

Entrants usually possess an accredited degree or postgraduate qualification. Training can take between two to five years depending upon the chosen method of study. Courses provide a mixture of theoretical study and practical experience. Membership of professional bodies may be mandatory in some areas.

Visa sponsorship requirements

SponsorshipEligible
Skill levelHigher Skilled (RQF Level 6+)
Visa issuanceSoon
Uses the NHS national pay scale

UK market salary · ASHE 2025

What therapy professionals n.e.c. earn in the UK

£35,204
basic median, full-time▲ 9.1% YoY

UK market basic pay at a glance

ASHE 2025

How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.

10th £26,416p10£26kmedian £35,204med£35k75th £45,968p75£46k
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£41,700 thresholdthreshold£42k

All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.

Based on a smaller sample. Treat as indicative.

Source: ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, Table 14. Sample: ~18k UK jobs. Full-time employees only. Figures show basic pay (excluding bonus, commission, and overtime), which the Home Office uses for Skilled Worker visa salary checks. The "going rate" is the minimum basic salary a Skilled Worker visa sponsor must pay for this occupation code.

Source & methodology

Source: ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, Table 14. Sample: ~18k UK jobs. Full-time employees only. Figures show basic pay (excluding bonus, commission, and overtime), which the Home Office uses for Skilled Worker visa salary checks. The "going rate" is the minimum basic salary a Skilled Worker visa sponsor must pay for this occupation code.

How to get sponsored as a therapy professionals not elsewhere classified.

  1. 1

    Find a licensed sponsor on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors

    Browse our register of UK companies with an active sponsor licence. Filter by industry, size, sponsor rating, and whether they're currently hiring therapy professionals not elsewhere classified., so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.

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  2. 2

    Confirm the salary meets the NHS pay scale

    Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. roles follow the NHS national pay scale. Your employer must pay at least the Agenda for Change rate set by the Home Office for this occupation code, not the general £41,700 Skilled Worker threshold.

    See NHS pay scales
  3. 3

    Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship

    Your sponsor issues a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), a reference number the Home Office uses to check the job offer, salary, and duties line up with an eligible SOC code.

  4. 4

    Apply for a Skilled Worker visa at gov.uk

    Submit the Skilled Worker visa application online within 3 months of your CoS assignment date. You'll also book a biometric appointment and pay the immigration health surcharge.

    Apply on gov.uk
  5. 5

    Move to the UK and start work

    Travel to the UK before your CoS start date and begin working for the sponsor named on the certificate.

Roles under SOC 2229

AcupuncturistsArt therapistsChiropractors and osteopathsDrama therapistsMusic therapistsNutritionistsOrthoptistsPlay therapists

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Frequently asked questions

Can therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. get a UK Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. roles fall under SOC 2229 (Higher Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation.

What salary do therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. need for visa sponsorship?

Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. roles (SOC 2229) follow the NHS national pay scale rather than a fixed going rate. The minimum salary depends on your Agenda for Change pay band. Check the government's Agenda for Change guidance for your grade.

What job titles are covered by SOC 2229?

SOC 2229 covers a range of therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. roles, including: Acupuncturists, Art therapists, Chiropractors and osteopaths, Drama therapists, Music therapists, Nutritionists, and 5 more. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.

Where can I find therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. jobs with UK visa sponsorship?

We list Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified. roles from companies with a Home Office sponsor licence. Scroll down to see what's currently open, or search our full jobs database for more visa-sponsored positions across the UK.

This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.