Nursing is one of the most in-demand sponsored professions in the UK, and most sponsored nursing jobs are in the NHS.
Today there are 531 jobs of this kind with sponsorship confirmed in the advert, from 158 employers. The typical advertised salary is £44,000, and the middle half of salaries fall between £35,600 and £53,000.
What you need
- NMC registration. To work as a registered nurse or midwife you must be on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register. Nurses trained abroad usually pass the NMC's test of competence, a computer-based test followed by a practical exam (OSCE). Many trusts support international nurses through the OSCE after arrival.
- English. The NMC sets its own English requirement and accepts tests such as IELTS Academic and OET. Check its website for the scores.
- The right visa. Most nursing roles with the NHS and other eligible employers use the Health and Care Worker visa.
Newly registered nurses usually start at band 5. Specialist, senior and advanced practice roles are band 6 and above.
Roles on offer today
| Role | Sponsored jobs today | Typical advertised salary |
|---|---|---|
| Staff and registered nurses | 93 | £35,600 |
| Specialist and clinical nurse specialists | 89 | £53,000 |
| Advanced practitioners | 9 | £55,700 |
| Midwives | 35 | £50,100 |
| Mental health nurses | 25 | £44,000 |
| Theatre and critical care | 39 | £35,600 |
| Ward managers and sisters | 81 | £46,300 |
Advertised pay by NHS band
| NHS band (from job title) | Jobs today | Typical advertised range |
|---|---|---|
| Band 5 | 12 | £32,100 to £39,000 |
| Band 6 | 26 | £40,000 to £48,100 |
| Band 7 | 9 | £49,400 to £56,500 |
Employers with the most sponsored jobs
| Employer | Sponsored jobs today | Typical advertised salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health | 25 | £42,000 |
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 15 | £61,700 |
| Barts Health NHS Trust | 12 | £50,100 |
| North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust | 12 | £44,000 |
| Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 12 | £32,100 |
| University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust | 11 | £44,000 |
| Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust | 11 | £35,600 |
| Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust | 10 | £44,000 |
| Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust | 10 | £39,800 |
| Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board | 10 | £44,700 |
Where the jobs are
| Region | Sponsored jobs today |
|---|---|
| London | 84 |
| North West England | 80 |
| South East England | 72 |
| West Midlands | 71 |
| East of England | 64 |
| South West England | 38 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 33 |
| East Midlands | 31 |
Figures on this page are calculated from the 2,969 live jobs on TheVisaJobs and were last refreshed on 26 October 2026. They describe advertised salaries, not offers or visa decisions.
Newest jobs
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
High Street Surgery- Dover
- Permanent, part time
- Posted 3 days ago
- Closes 4 Jan
- On the Home Office sponsor register
Antenatal Day Unit Midwife
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust- Oldham
- £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Permanent, part time
- Posted 3 days ago
- Closes in 10 days
- On the Home Office sponsor register
Band 3 Bladder and Bowel Service Clinical Nurse Administrator
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust- London
- £31,554 to £33,270 a year
- Fixed term, part time, home or remote working
- Posted 3 days ago
- Closes in 11 days
- On the Home Office sponsor register
Band 4 Dental Nurse- Restorative Department
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT- Birmingham
- £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Fixed term, part time
- Posted 3 days ago
- Closes in 4 days
Band 5 Student School Nurse
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT- Birmingham
- £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Secondment, full time
- Posted 3 days ago
- Closes in 9 days
Band 6 Acute Coronary Syndrome Nurse Specialist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust- London
- £47,951 to £56,863 a year
- Permanent, full time
- Posted 3 days ago
- Closes in 9 days
- On the Home Office sponsor register
Questions people ask
Can I work as a nurse in the UK while I wait for NMC registration?
Some employers recruit international nurses into a band 4 or 5 post while they complete the OSCE and registration. Check the advert and ask the employer.
Which visa do nurses use?
Most nurses working for the NHS or other eligible employers use the Health and Care Worker visa, a version of the Skilled Worker visa with lower fees.
General information, not legal advice. Immigration rules change; always check GOV.UK before you act.