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Sponsor Licences for
Healthcare Providers

International recruitment is not a backup strategy for most private healthcare businesses. It is how you keep services running. We handle the sponsor licence process from start to finish so clinical teams can focus on patient care.

200+
Applications Done
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Healthcare

Why Healthcare Businesses Work With Us

Private healthcare in the UK is running on a workforce model that was never designed for the current demand. NHS competition is fierce, domestic supply is constrained and the CQC keeps registering new services that need staffing. For many providers, the question is not whether to recruit internationally. It is how to do it properly.

Healthcare sponsorship is more technically demanding than most sectors. Professional registration timelines, CQC obligations, DBS requirements and the specific salary rules for care workers all create layers that need managing simultaneously. We know how this sector operates and we build that into every application we handle.

Healthcare professionals in a clinical setting
Common Roles

Roles Typically Sponsored in Healthcare

SOC code accuracy matters more than most people realise. Incorrect classification is one of the most common reasons a Certificate of Sponsorship gets refused or flagged at audit.

SOC 2231

Registered Nurse

RGN, RMN and RNLD across acute, community and mental health settings. NMC registration required before visa.

SOC 2211

Medical Doctor

GPs, hospital doctors and locums. GMC registration must be in place before the CoS is assigned.

SOC 2217

Allied Health Professional

Physiotherapists, OTs, radiographers and speech and language therapists.

SOC 6145

Care Worker and Senior Care Worker

Eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship with specific SOC requirements. CQC registration is required.

SOC 2212

Dental Professional

Dentists, dental hygienists and therapists. GDC registration required before application.

SOC 2213

Pharmacist

Community and hospital pharmacists. GPhC registration confirmed before CoS assignment.

SOC 2229

Mental Health Practitioner

Psychologists, counsellors and mental health nurses in private practice settings.

SOC 1184

Healthcare Manager

Registered managers for CQC-regulated services who meet the applicable salary threshold.

Visa Routes

Which Immigration Routes Apply

We confirm the correct route and applicable threshold on your free assessment call. Figures below reflect 2026 thresholds.

RouteMinimum Salary 2026What You Need to Know
Skilled Worker£38,700 general / £29,000 SOC 6145The primary route for healthcare hires. Professional registration must be confirmed before any CoS is assigned.
Health and Care Worker£29,000 for eligible SOC 6145 rolesA sub-route of Skilled Worker with significantly reduced Home Office visa fees and faster processing for eligible health and social care roles.
Senior or Specialist Worker£48,500 or going rateFor multinational healthcare groups transferring specialist clinical staff between international entities.
Compliance

What Healthcare Sponsors Get Wrong

These are the areas UKVI focuses on most when visiting healthcare businesses. Getting them right before you start is considerably easier than fixing them after a visit.

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The care sector has been a focus of UKVI enforcement for the past two years. CQC-registered providers have faced disproportionate scrutiny and several licence revocations have followed unannounced Home Office visits. If you are operating any CQC-regulated activity, a compliance audit before your first sponsored worker starts is money well spent.

Client Results

What Clients Say About Working With Us

"The compliance audit uncovered two issues we had no idea about. Everything was fixed before the Home Office visit. The peace of mind alone was worth every penny."

HR ManagerConstruction Firm, Birmingham

"Our licence was suspended and we were in a complete panic. ACG responded within the hour and had the suspension lifted in under two weeks. Exceptional under pressure."

DirectorHealthcare Business, Leeds

"We hold licences across seven sites. ACG manages our entire portfolio on retainer. The quarterly health checks alone have prevented at least two potential compliance issues."

Operations Group HeadHospitality Group, London
FAQ

Questions We Hear Most From Healthcare Businesses

Yes, provided the business holds active CQC registration for the relevant regulated activities and has the HR infrastructure to meet ongoing sponsor obligations. We assess everything on the initial call.
Yes. The NMC PIN must be confirmed and documented before the Certificate of Sponsorship is assigned for nursing roles. We factor this into your recruitment timeline at the start of the process.
Locum arrangements are permitted but the role must meet the genuine vacancy test and minimum salary requirements. The nature of the arrangement needs to be accurately reflected on the CoS. We advise on structuring this correctly.
It is a sub-category of Skilled Worker for eligible health and social care roles. The main practical benefit is a significant reduction in visa fees. The applicant pays no Immigration Health Surcharge. Salary and sponsorship requirements are otherwise the same as standard Skilled Worker.

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