UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRStockport 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 12 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Stockport NHS Foundation Trust a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Stockport, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Stockport
- Sponsors in Stockport
- 294
- Live sponsored roles
- 12
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Healthcare Assistant Ward M4Stockport | £25,760–£27,476 | 21 October 2026 |
| VTE (Venous Thromboembolic disease) Nurse SpecialistStockport | £49,387–£56,515 | 20 October 2026 |
| Deputy Ward Manager/ Team Leader Stockport Eye CentreStockport | £39,959–£48,117 | 19 October 2026 |
| Radiology Booking Co-OrdinatorStockport | £25,760–£27,476 | 16 October 2026 |
| Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist interest in GlaucomaStockport | £113,565–£150,569 | 16 October 2026 |
Showing 5 of 12 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Stockport 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
- Confirm Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is listed as A rating for Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Stockport 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 Stockport 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, Stockport 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Stockport NHS Foundation Trust holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Stockport. The licence also covers: Government Authorised Exchange. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Stockport NHS Foundation Trust hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 12 live sponsored roles are listed for Stockport 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 Stockport 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 Stockport
A & S Outdoor Ltd
A.G. Parfett and Sons Limited
AAA EAGLES LTD
Accommodation Links Ltd
Acoustic & Engineering Consultants Limited
ACS (North) Ltd
More healthcare & life sciences sponsors
Carus Animal Health Limited
CAS Care Solutions Ltd.
CASA Care Limited
Caspian Healthcare Ltd
Castel Froma Neuro Care Ltd
Castle Care Scotland 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.