UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRNHS Lothian 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 Lothian a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — NHS Lothian is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Edinburgh, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Edinburgh
- Sponsors in Edinburgh
- 1,180
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at NHS Lothian
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 Lothian
- Confirm NHS Lothian's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. NHS Lothian 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 Lothian that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through NHS Lothian's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, NHS Lothian 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 Lothian sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — NHS Lothian holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Edinburgh. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is NHS Lothian hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for NHS Lothian (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 Lothian 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 Edinburgh
023 LTD
10 Europe Limited
1partCarbon Ltd
1ST CHOICE RESOURCE GRP LTD
1st Focus Homecare Ltd
24 RT Limited
More healthcare & life sciences sponsors
St Francis Care Home
ST GEORGE'S HOSPITAL CHARITY
St George's Medical Practice
St Georges Care Home
St Georges Healthcare Limited T/A St Georges Pharmacy
St Georges Medical Centre
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.