UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DREast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English. It has 22 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Canterbury, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Canterbury
- Sponsors in Canterbury
- 139
- Live sponsored roles
- 22
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Director of Estates Technical ComplianceCanterbury | £94,356–£108,814 | 21 October 2026 |
| Care Group Finance Business PartnerCanterbury | £66,582–£77,368 | 21 October 2026 |
| Locum Consultant in Respiratory MedicineAshford | £113,565–£150,569 | 20 October 2026 |
| Non-Specific Symptoms Clinical Support WorkerTrust wide | £28,392–£31,157 | 20 October 2026 |
| Neurology MatronCanterbury | £57,528–£64,750 | 20 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 22 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Based on the healthcare & life sciences sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1171 | Health services and public health managers and directors | £50,300 | £50,300 |
| 2240 | Veterinarians | £49,500 | £49,500 |
| 2113 | Biochemists and biomedical scientists | £45,900 | £45,900 |
| 3582 | Health and safety managers and officers | £42,500 | £42,500 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Confirm East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Canterbury. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 22 live sponsored roles are listed for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
Other licensed sponsors in Canterbury
23MD Medical Services Ltd
4DS NURSERIES AND PRE SCHOOL LTD
4life Healthcare Services Ltd
A C Hulme & Sons
AAH Canterbury Limited
ADM COMPUTING
More healthcare & life sciences sponsors
FRESH DENTAL HEALTH CARE LIMITED
FRESH HAVEN HEALTHCARE LTD
Fresh Springs Care Limited
Fresh Start Care Group Ltd
Freuchen Medical Centre
FREYA BIOTECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
All healthcare & life sciences sponsors
Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.