UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRGateshead Health 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 10 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Newcastle, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Newcastle
- Sponsors in Newcastle
- 95
- Live sponsored roles
- 10
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Practitioner - Cellular PathologyGateshead | £28,392–£31,157 | 14 October 2026 |
| Therapy Technical InstructorGateshead | £25,760–£27,476 | 13 October 2026 |
| Senior Occupational Therapist- Children's TeamGateshead | £39,959–£48,117 | 13 October 2026 |
| Assistant medical secretaryGateshead | £25,760–£27,476 | 13 October 2026 |
| Children's Occupational Therapy AssistantGateshead | £25,760–£27,476 | 13 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 10 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Gateshead Health 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 Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Confirm Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Gateshead Health 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 Gateshead Health 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 Gateshead Health 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, Gateshead Health 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 Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Newcastle. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 10 live sponsored roles are listed for Gateshead Health 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 Gateshead Health 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 Newcastle
AAA Investment House Ltd
ADTEK LIMITED
Amandeep Baidwan
ANGEL STAR TRADING LTD
Apostolic Church, Newcastle
B2B CONTRACTING SERVICES LTD.
More healthcare & life sciences sponsors
Penwortham St. Mary's Medical Group
Peonia Medical Ltd.
People First Care (Rennington) Ltd
People's Health Trust
PEOPLES CARE LT D
Peppy Health 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.