NHS Lothian
Does NHS Lothian sponsor visas?
Yes. NHS Lothian holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | NHS Lothian |
|---|---|
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Licensed visa routes | Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What NHS Lothian's sponsor licence covers
- Skilled Worker — Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
A Skilled Worker licence lets NHS Lothian sponsor overseas workers for jobs in an eligible occupation code, normally paid at least £41,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is higher. The licence is not tied to particular roles, so any eligible job the company offers can be sponsored.
Applying for a job with NHS Lothian
- Find an open role on NHS Lothian's own website or a job board — the register does not list vacancies.
- Check the job's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the minimum for that code.
- If you are offered the job, the company assigns you a Certificate of Sponsorship and you apply for your visa.
- Budget for the visa fee and healthcare surcharge with the visa cost calculator.
Other licensed sponsors in Edinburgh
- New Town Dental Care
- New Town Dental Care Limited
- Newhaven Fishmarket Ltd t/a The Fishmarket
- News Stop Edinburgh Limited
- NGP Architecture Ltd
- NHS Education For Scotland
- NHS National Services Scotland
- Niddrie Community Church
- Niddrie Community Shop
- Ninety Six Marketing Ltd
- NJR Trading Ltd T/A Tonic Bar
- NK Everest Limited
See all licensed sponsors in Edinburgh, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does NHS Lothian sponsor visas?
Yes. NHS Lothian holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is NHS Lothian licensed for?
NHS Lothian is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)).
Does NHS Lothian have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check NHS Lothian's careers page or job adverts, and make sure the role's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the threshold before you apply.
Where is NHS Lothian based?
The register lists NHS Lothian in Edinburgh. The register records the sponsor's main address, so the job itself may be elsewhere in the UK.
Data source: GOV.UK Register of licensed sponsors: workers. Company pages are rebuilt from the official register every day, and organisations that lose their licence are removed.