• Skilled Worker visa (previously Tier 2) is the immigration route for non-EEA doctors to work in the UK.
• GP Practices can apply for the sponsorship licence which is valid for four years.
• It takes about half an hour to register and set up the online account.
• Online application takes eight weeks to process.
• You can apply in advance for an undefined certificate of sponsorship (COS) which reduces the processing time when needed

Guidance Documents

There is a detailed application guide which includes a list of required supporting documents, fees, and step by step information.

• Visa Sponsorship Step by Step Guide
• Skilled Worker (Tier 2) Visa Sponsorship For New GPs Presentation
• FAQ on the application process for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Licence.

These documents were prepared by the Workforce Team, NHS England. For more information and support, contact the Skilled Worker Support Team.

• Balderton Surgery, near Newark
• Barnby Gate Surgery, Newark
• Bilborough Medical Centre, Nottingham
• Broad Oak Medical Practice, Nottingham
• Castle Healthcare Practice, West Bridgford
• Churchfields Medical Practice, Old Basford, Nottingham
• Derby Road Health Centre, Lenton, Nottingham
• Forest Medical, Mansfield
• Grange Farm Medical Centre, Bilborough, Nottingham
• Hama Medical Centre, Kimberley, Nottingham
• Hickings Lane Medical Centre, Stapleford, Nottingham
• High Green Medical Practice, Hyson Green, Nottingham
• Hucknall Road Medical Centre, Nottingham
• The Ivy Medical Group, Burton Joyce and Lowdham
• Kirkby Community Primary Care Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield
• Kirkby Health Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield
• Leen View Surgery, Bulwell, Nottingham
• Lombard Medical Centre, Newark
• Meden Medical Services, Meden Vale and Warsop
• Melbourne Park Medical Centre, Aspley, Nottingham
• Middleton Lodge Practice, New Ollerton, Newark
• Millview Surgery, Mansfield
• Newgate Medical Group, Worksop
• Oakenhall Medical Practice, Hucknall
• Oakwood Surgery, Mansfield Woodhouse
• Orchard Medical Practice, Mansfield
• Parliament Street Medical Centre, Nottingham
• Peacock Healthcare, Carlton, Nottingham
• Plains View Surgery, Mapperley, Nottingham
• Roundwood Surgery, Mansfield
• Saxon Cross Surgery, Stapleford, Nottingham
• Sherwood Medical Partnership, Forest Town, Mansfield
• Skegby Family Medical Centre
• Southglade Medical Practice, Bestwood, Nottingham
• St Albans & Nirmala Medical Centres, Bulwell and Bestwood Park, Nottingham
• Victoria and Mapperley Practice, Nottingham and Mapperley
• Village Health Group, East Leake and Keyworth
• Wellspring Surgery, St Ann’s, Nottingham
• Westdale Lane Surgery, Gedling, Nottingham
• Whyburn Medical Practice, Hucknall
• The Windmill Practice, Sneinton, Nottingham
• Zulu Road Medical Centre, Basford, Nottingham

The Phoenix Programme in collaboration with Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS are pleased to announce a new financial support package for costs associated with Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for GPs.

This initiative aims to facilitate the recruitment of International Medical Graduates through easing the financial burden to employers and to offer clear guidance for the administrative process. All practices and employers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are eligible.

You can view further details for local arrangements by clicking on the highlighted link.