UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRSomerset 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 36 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Somerset NHS Foundation Trust a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Taunton, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Taunton
- Sponsors in Taunton
- 104
- Live sponsored roles
- 36
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine CESR PortfolioYeovil | £63,696–£102,689 | 21 October 2026 |
| Children's PhysiotherapistBridgwater | £32,073–£39,043 | 20 October 2026 |
| Band 5 Rotational Occupational TherapistTaunton | £32,073–£39,043 | 20 October 2026 |
| Band 5 Occupation TherapistTaunton | £32,073–£39,043 | 19 October 2026 |
| Assistant PsychologistTaunton | £32,073–£39,043 | 19 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 36 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Somerset 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Confirm Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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, Somerset 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Somerset NHS Foundation Trust holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Taunton. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Somerset NHS Foundation Trust hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 36 live sponsored roles are listed for Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Taunton
3D Healthcare Ltd T/A Proheal Pharma
Aeria Homecare Ltd
Amber Rose Healthcare Ltd
Amica Care Trust
Amphenol Thermometrics (UK) Limited
Angels (Stratton House) Ltd
More healthcare & life sciences sponsors
Hallmark Care Homes (Group Holdings) Ltd
Hallmark Care Homes (Penylan) Ltd
HALLMARK HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Halwill Manor Nursing Home
Hamberley Care Management (FV) Limited
Hamberley Care Management 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.