UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRNHS England 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 28 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is NHS England a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — NHS England is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Leeds, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Leeds
- Sponsors in Leeds
- 1,084
- Live sponsored roles
- 28
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at NHS England
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Training Programme Director for Pathology Histapathology (London)London | — | 21 October 2026 |
| TPD for Clinical Radiology North Central London (Barts)London | — | 21 October 2026 |
| Training Programme Director - Endocrinology & Diabetes (NCEL)London | — | 21 October 2026 |
| Training Programme Director - Nuclear Medicine LondonLondon | — | 21 October 2026 |
| Senior Programme Manager - Occupant SafetyNationally | £79,504–£91,609 | 20 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 28 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at NHS England
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 NHS England
- Confirm NHS England's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. NHS England 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 NHS England that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through NHS England's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, NHS England 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 NHS England sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — NHS England holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Leeds. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is NHS England hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 28 live sponsored roles are listed for NHS England 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 NHS England 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 Leeds
123 Investments Ltd
14 DAY UK LTD
1st Locate UK LTD
75 Media Limited
79281 Childcare Ltd
A & V Transitional Homes Ltd
More healthcare & life sciences sponsors
P&N Healthcare Services Ltd
P4C Healthcare Ltd
Pacific Biosciences UK Limited
Pacific Care Services Ltd
Pacific Care Solutions Limited
Padda Care Homes Ltd
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.