Job Role Sponsorship Guide
Occupational Therapist: UK Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Eligible under Health and Care Worker visa route. HCPC registration is required.
What you must verify for this role
HCPC registration as an occupational therapist is required before a CoS is issued
Confirm the employer is NHS, private healthcare, or a registered social care provider
Salary must meet the going rate for SOC 2223 — NHS Band 5 minimum applies
Health and Care Worker visa route applies — lower application fee than standard Skilled Worker
Where this role is commonly sponsored
Always verify the employer's UKVI registration before paying any recruitment fees.
Run a free 25-signal CoS verification. No account needed. Results in 60 seconds.