UK Health And Care Worker Visa
The UK has attracted many people from all over the world. Each year, it becomes a home for a lot of people. There is a lot to talk about the English land because of the multiple opportunities it offers.
The UK is not only a place for holidays but has offered employment opportunities to people in the field of technology, management, science and much more by allowing them to work in the country. For a non-immigrant, a UK work visa is essential to start working in the country.
The Health and Care Worker Visa was designed primarily as a visa type intended to support recruitment to the UK public healthcare system, the NHS. In order to be eligible for this visa, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have received a job offer either from the NHS itself, an NHS supplier or a provider of adult social care.
In addition to being a qualified doctor with a suitable job offer, applicants for a Health and Care Worker Visa will also need to ensure that they can demonstrate that they have sufficient English language ability and that they will meet the current minimum income requirement for this visa.
Introduction to Health & Care Worker Visa
A Health and Care Worker visa enables qualified medical professionals to come to or remain in the UK to work in an approved job role within the NHS, an NHS supplier, or adult social care settings.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a qualified doctor, nurse, healthcare professional, or adult social care worker.
- Be employed in a role that is deemed eligible for this visa.
- Be employed by a UK employer that is approved by the Home Office.
- Have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer detailing the position you’ve been offered in the UK.
- Be paid a minimum salary that meets the requirement for the role.
Knowledge of English
You must demonstrate a sufficient command of the English language. This will usually involve passing an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) or meeting other requirements. If your English qualification is from outside the UK, it will need to be verified through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC).
Duration of Stay
Your visa can be valid for up to 5 years, after which you will need to apply for an extension if you wish to continue staying in the UK. You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain (settlement) after 5 years, subject to meeting the requirements.
Processing Time
After submitting your application, you will usually receive a decision within 3 weeks. You may opt for expedited processing for an additional fee.
More documents may be needed for completing your visa process. It is better to contact a visa consultant and understand the procedure