Tier 2 Visas for Healthcare Professionals

At Commonwealth Contractors we work with NHS Trusts, Medical Agencies, Private Healthcare Clients and Consultancies who are desperately in need of experienced healthcare professionals (especially doctors at middle to senior grades!). Many of these organisations are Tier 2 Licensed and are prepared to sponsor Tier 2 General Visas (formerly UK Work Permits) where required.

If you come from a country outside the European Economic Area and you would like to work in the UK Commonwealth Contractors can:

Potentially arrange long term Tier 2 work rights with a corporate partner
Guide you through the process of registering as a healthcare professional
Discuss alternative UK Work Visas such as Tier 1 General (formerly HSMP)
Offer advice and guidance on things such as:
- Gaining employment and sponsorship with a UK Medical Client
- Qualifying for a Tier 2 General Visa (formerly UK Work Permit)
- The Tier 2 Immigration Cap
- Maximising contract Income (for Tier 1 visa holders)

To find out more about gaining Tier 2 Work Permit sponsorship with a UK Medical Client call Commonwealth Contractors now on 0800 294 4388 or Submit your Details and we will get back to you.

Benefits of Tier 2 (Work Permit) Sponsorship

Tier 2 Work Permit Sponsorship is often seen as a great alternative to Tier 1 General (formerly the HSMP). This is due to benefits such as:

Long Term Work Rights (Tier 2 visas are valid for up to 5 years)

Quick Visa Processing Times (1-3 weeks normally required)

Employment Flexibility (work on a range of assignments)
The ability to work towards Permanent Residence & UK Naturalisation
Fantastic Remuneration (our partners offer market leading pay packages)
Claimable Business Expenses (inc accommodation, travel, subsistence etc)

Healthcare roles in demand in the UK

The UK Healthcare sector is desperately in need of experienced professionals in almost all areas, including; Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Medical Radiographers. Many official and unofficial skill shortages exist in with the following roles in especially high demand:

Consultant Grade Doctors
Associate Specialist Grade Doctors
Staff Grade Doctors
Specialist Registrars
Speciality Doctors
FY2 / Senior House Officers
HPC Registered Diagnostic & Therapeutic Radiographers
Sonographers
Speech & Language Therapists (Allied Health Professionals)
Operating Department Practitioners (OHP Nurses)
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses

Click here to view the latest UK Shortage Occupation List

GMC Registration

In order to work as a Doctor in the United Kingdom Doctors must hold:

A valid General Medical Council (GMC) Registration, AND
A License to Practise

If you are a foreign doctor and you have never worked in the UK before you may need to take a PLAB test in order to validate your professional experience and qualifications (PLAB stands for the Professional & Linguistics Assessment Board). At Commonwealth Contractors we can provide guidance on the steps required to gain GMC registration and pass information to Tier 2 licensed organisations prepared to offer sponsorship.

How can Commonwealth Contractors help?

To find out more about how Commonwealth Contractors can
arrange Tier 2 Work Permit Sponsorship with a corporate partner call now on 0800 294 4388 or Submit your Details and we will get back to you.

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