The Health and Care Worker visa route allows healthcare professionals to relocate and work in the UK in an eligible job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or an adult in social care. The UK employer must hold a valid sponsor licence.
The main requirements to be met are as follows:
- You have been given a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from an eligible sponsor that holds a sponsor licence.
- Your role must be an eligible role. This means that you must either be a qualified doctor, nurse, health professional or adult social care professional which falls within the list of approved occupation codes.
- You meet the English language requirement.
- You meet the financial maintenance requirement.
- You have a criminal record certificate if you are applying from outside the UK and are working in certain jobs.
How long is the visa granted for?
Can I bring my family?
Does this route lead to settlement?
"The Hudson McKenzie team can offer bespoke training to your HR staff to ensure the organisation remains compliant with their duties as a sponsor licence holder."
