UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRNHS Forth Valley 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.
Is NHS Forth Valley a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — NHS Forth Valley is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Falkirk, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Falkirk
- Sponsors in Falkirk
- 64
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at NHS Forth Valley
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 Forth Valley
- Confirm NHS Forth Valley's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. NHS Forth Valley 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 Forth Valley that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through NHS Forth Valley's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, NHS Forth Valley 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 Forth Valley sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — NHS Forth Valley holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Falkirk. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is NHS Forth Valley hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for NHS Forth Valley (as of 22 October 2026). A licence means the company can sponsor, not that it is hiring — check its careers page directly.
- What's the minimum salary NHS Forth Valley 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 Falkirk
A&O RANA T/A A&O LICENCED GROCERS
ABO Energy United Kingdom Ltd
ARMAAN TRADING LTD T/A USAVE
Aujla Management Ltd
Avondale Care (Scotland), Limited
Back2Life Clinics Ltd
More healthcare & life sciences sponsors
Friar Park Pharmacy
Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Friends Care Limited
Friends Medical Service Ltd
Friends Pharmacy Limited
Friends Together 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.