
Last week I posted a blog about how to identity sponsorship opportunities, I will reteriate here.
When searching for NHS jobs that may offer visa sponsorship, it’s important to note that this method won’t guarantee 100% certainty—but it is an effective way to streamline your applications and focus on roles that are more likely to sponsor. Here’s how I sort adverts to identify potential sponsoring positions:
Explicit Exclusions: I first check the advert for statements explicitly ruling out sponsorship, such as “applications from candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible”. Any role with this language is automatically skipped.
Job Type: I focus on full-time, permanent positions, avoiding part-time, contract, fixed-term, bank, or flexible-hour roles, as these are less likely to offer sponsorship.
Role Band and Type: I prioritize clinical roles like theatre nursing or other patient-facing positions. Bands such as Band 3 are typically only recruited within the UK and rarely sponsor internationally, so I filter accordingly.
Salary: For Band 3 NHS roles, the visa sponsorship threshold is around £25,000 per year. If a job advert lists a salary range such as £24,937–£26,598, it doesn’t automatically disqualify you from sponsorship. Your final offer depends on your experience and value to the team—if the department decides you are a strong candidate worth sponsoring, your salary will be set at a level that meets the sponsorship requirements.
Unclear Sponsorship: If an advert doesn’t mention sponsorship but meets the above criteria, I usually apply as a rule of thumb, since it may still offer sponsorship.
UKVI References: If the advert mentions UKVI or points-based eligibility, such as “please ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points-based system”, it is a strong indicator that sponsorship is likely offered.
Application Deadline: I always note the closing date to ensure timely submission. The earlier you submit the higher the chances of having your application picked.
By following these steps, you can significantly narrow down your search and apply strategically to NHS roles with the highest chance of sponsorship.

Explore Current 30 NHS Roles
Below is a curated list of current Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, and Clinical Support Worker vacancies across the UK. Each listing includes the employer, location, a brief overview of the role, salary, sponsorship eligibility, application deadlines, and links to the job for you to apply — helping you quickly identify positions that match your skills and career goals. Whether you’re seeking hospital-based care, community nursing, or specialist mental health roles, these opportunities are updated and ready for you to apply.
Healthcare Assistant – Heligan Ward
Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: St Austell Community Hospital, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD
Provide patient care on Heligan Ward.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 07 Sept 2025
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Healthcare Assistant – Longreach House
Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Longreach House, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2SB
Mental health care: 1:1s, activities, personal care.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year (pro rata)
Apply Before: 08 Sept 2025
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Support Worker – ARMS Team
Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Kernow Building, Pool/Redruth, Cornwall
Support individuals in Early Intervention for Psychosis Service.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 28 Aug 2025
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Healthcare Assistant – Community Hospitals
Employer: Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Edward Jenner Court, Gloucester (roles across Forest of Dean, North Cotswolds, Stroud, Cirencester)
Provide care in community hospital teams.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 29 Aug 2025
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Healthcare Assistant – MIiUs
Employer: Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Stroud & Tewkesbury MIiUs, Gloucestershire
Care for minor injuries & illnesses; ECG, plastering, wound care.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 10 Sept 2025
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Clinical Healthcare Support Worker – Surgical Pre-Assessment
Employer: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham
Pre-assessment for elective surgeries; venepuncture, ECG.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 21 Aug 2025
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Community Support Worker – Mental Health
Employer: Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Colliers Court, Cinderford
Support patients in the community during crisis; care plans.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 20 Aug 2025
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Community Generic Worker
Employer: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Technology House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Community nursing care: long-term conditions, home visits.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 25 Aug 2025
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Generic Worker – Newmarket INT
Employer: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Newmarket Hospital & local area, Suffolk
Community nursing support in homes and clinics.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 25 Aug 2025
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Health & Therapy Assistant – Home First
Employer: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Chichester Home First, Sussex
Support hospital-to-home transitions, reablement.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 24 Aug 2025
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Maternity Healthcare Support Worker – Band 3
Employer: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bath Birthing Centre, Royal United Hospital, plus Paulton & Chippenham units
Support maternity team during pregnancy & postnatal care.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 23 Aug 2025
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Healthcare Support Worker – Older Adult Mental Health
Employer: Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Location: Hodson Ward, Swindon
Acute inpatient care for older adults with mental health needs.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 01 Sept 2025
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Clinical Support Worker & Admin Assistant
Employer: South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Warwick Hospital, Warwick
AEC support: admin tasks & basic clinical duties (training provided).
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 31 Aug 2025
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Nursing Support Worker – Theatres
Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Location: Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen
Perioperative support across multiple specialties.
Salary: £25,313–£26,999/year
Apply Before: 25 Aug 2025
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Clinical Support Worker – Community Nursing
Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Windermere & Ambleside District Nurses, Ambleside
Community-based holistic patient care.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 28 Aug 2025
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Support Worker – Mental Health Urgent Care
Employer: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Location: West Park Hospital, Darlington
Crisis intervention for adults in mental health crisis.
Salary: £24,625–£25,674/year
Apply Before: 25 Aug 2025
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Health Care Assistant – Mental Health Ward
Employer: North London NHS Foundation Trust
Location: St Ann’s Hospital, London
Support low-intensity mental health patients on step-down pathway.
Salary: £29,651–£31,312/year
Apply Before: 01 Sept 2025
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Ophthalmology
Employer: Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals, Surrey
Support ophthalmology care: injections, vision tests, minor ops.
Salary: £26,240–£27,928/year
Apply Before: 28 Aug 2025
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Support Worker – Treetops
Employer: White Lodge Centre
Location: Chertsey, Surrey
Support disabled children and young people; activities, care.
Salary: £23,194–£27,369/year
Apply Before: 03 Sept 2025
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Duty Support Worker
Employer: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Cygnet House, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9RT
Community mental health duty system support.
Salary: £26,240–£27,928/year
Apply Before: 21 Aug 2025
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Clinical Support Worker – Palliative Care
Employer: Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust
Location: Priscilla Bacon Lodge, Norwich
End-of-life and palliative patient care support.
Salary: £24,625–£25,674/year
Apply Before: 29 Aug 2025
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Health Care Support Worker – Police Pathways Team
Employer: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Greater Manchester (travel across trust footprint)
Support mental health patients via police pathways team.
Salary: £24,625–£25,674/year
Apply Before: 05 Sept 2025
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Community Mental Health Support Worker – IMHT East Staffs
Employer: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Horninglow Clinic, Burton-on-Trent
Recovery-focused care for community mental health patients.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 28 Aug 2025
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Senior Health Care Support Worker – Research (Synergy Team)
Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Location: Research Office, Derriford, Plymouth
Clinical research support across specialties; patient care.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 27 Aug 2025
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Senior Support Worker – Complex Needs Service
Employer: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Wakefield
Support service users with complex mental health needs.
Salary: £26,240–£27,928/year
Apply Before: 02 Sept 2025
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Support Worker – Older People’s Mental Health
Employer: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Barnsley
Care for older adults with mental health conditions.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 01 Sept 2025
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Community Support Worker – Early Intervention Service
Employer: Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Sheffield
Work with individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 28 Aug 2025
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Community Support Worker – Crisis Team
Employer: Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Northampton
Support patients in mental health crisis at home or community settings.
Salary: £24,625–£25,674/year
Apply Before: 26 Aug 2025
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Healthcare Assistant – Older People’s Service
Employer: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Cambridge
Care for older adults with complex needs on inpatient wards.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 31 Aug 2025
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Clinical Support Worker – Rehabilitation Service
Employer: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Location: Leicester
Rehabilitation support for mental health patients in step-down care.
Salary: £24,937–£26,598/year
Apply Before: 29 Aug 2025
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Understanding NHS Visa Sponsorship: It Depends on Demand
You might think that if a job isn’t advertised with visa sponsorship, it’s completely off-limits—but that’s not always true. NHS Trusts sometimes offer sponsorship based on staffing needs, and the final decision often rests with the ward or department manager.
If you make a strong impression during your interview, you can increase the chances that the department requests sponsorship on your behalf. In fact, many candidates have secured sponsorship for roles that didn’t initially mention visas.
Your focus should be on showcasing your skills, experience, and how you can meet the department’s needs—this can be the deciding factor.
That said, remember that sponsorship is never guaranteed and policies can vary between trusts and departments.
Conclusion
Applying for NHS roles as an overseas candidate can feel challenging, but understanding how sponsorship works gives you a strategic edge. Even if a job doesn’t mention visa sponsorship, a department facing staffing shortages may request it for you—especially if you show that you’re the right fit.
Focus on full-time, permanent roles, keep an eye on deadlines, and present yourself as a strong addition to the team. I personally know people who were offered sponsorship for roles that clearly stated they didn’t sponsor visas—so don’t rule yourself out too quickly.
Persistence, preparation, and showcasing your value can make all the difference. Start applying strategically today and take the first step toward joining the NHS as a valued, sponsored professional.
With love,

Gaius Amonye
Founder, StandTall Community
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