If you’re a Nigerian in the UK (or planning to relocate) and looking to build a rewarding career in healthcare, now is a great time to apply for NHS roles that offer visa sponsorship. The NHS continues to open up several positions across England, providing excellent opportunities for skilled workers — especially in care, health support, and specialist services.
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1. Community Care Worker (Transitions Team) – Visa Sponsorship Available
Location: Devon, Torquay
Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 per year
Deadline: 17 October 2025
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
This role involves working with patients and carers to assess care needs, create care plans, and ensure the best possible outcomes. You’ll be part of a supportive community social care team that values mentorship and professional growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct social care assessments and develop care plans
- Work with families and carers to coordinate services
- Support transition planning for young adults
- Ensure safeguarding and compliance with UK care laws
Apply directly: Click here
2. Bank Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Visa Sponsorship Available
Location: Bristol
Salary: £14.71 – £24.86 per hour
Deadline: 14 October 2025
Employer: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Perfect for student nurses or experienced support workers looking to grow in the NHS. You’ll deliver compassionate care under supervision while gaining valuable hospital experience.
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
Apply directly: Click here
3. Cancer Support Worker – Visa Sponsorship Available
Location: Bristol
Salary: Based on NHS Banding
Deadline: 20 October 2025
Join a compassionate cancer support team providing emotional and practical help to patients. You’ll coordinate care, refer patients to relevant services, and help improve their quality of life.
Apply directly: Click here
4. Senior Project Manager – Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Available
Location: Bristol
Salary: £55,690 – £62,682 per year
Deadline: 16 October 2025
This senior management role involves overseeing major NHS property and building projects from start to finish. Ideal for professionals with strong project management or engineering experience.
Apply directly: Click here
5. Support Time Recovery Worker – Visa Sponsorship Available
Location: West Sussex
Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Deadline: 14 October 2025
If you’re passionate about mental health, this role lets you support people experiencing crises in their own homes — reducing the need for hospital admissions.
Apply directly: Click here
Other Healthcare Roles with Sponsorship
Support Worker – Eden Supported Services Ltd
Salary: £12.25 per hour
Location: UK-wide
Support adults with disabilities and help improve their wellbeing in line with the Care Act 2014. This role includes full training, pension, and annual leave benefits.
Apply directly: Click here
Mental Health Support Worker – RedJacket Specialist Care
Salary: £12.50 – £13.50 per hour
Location: UK-wide
Work directly with individuals facing mental health challenges — providing care, therapy support, and empowerment. Training, pension, and wellbeing programs included.
Apply directly: Click here
Thinking About Visa Sponsorship?
All these jobs are open to skilled worker visa holders or new applicants. Make sure you understand the requirements on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
You’ll also need to provide a criminal record certificate from any country where you’ve lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
💡 Tip for Nigerians in the UK:
Healthcare remains one of the most reliable and accessible routes to career growth and visa sponsorship. Whether you’re a nurse, care assistant, or mental health worker, the NHS has multiple openings that can help you build stability and stay long-term in the UK.
👉 Apply early. Deadlines are strict, and competition is high.
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