GR - Healthcare Support Worker, Clinical Coordination Nursing Team
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6131 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, and NHS Ayrshire & Arran is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, NHS Ayrshire & Arran assigned 14 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6131 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/
Recruitment Process – We Use a Values And Competency Based Recruitment Process That Is Linked To The Ambitions Set Our In Our Strategic Plan. Click The Link Below For More Information On Our Interview Questions
How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers
What We Can Offer You
Exciting opportunities are available to join the Clinical Coordination team within RHCYP, NHS Lothian and we are looking for passionate, caring, motivated Health Care Support Workers to join our highly skilled nursing team.
We offer the opportunity to work with talented teams within multidisciplinary environments, providing you with the opportunity to gain a breadth of knowledge and to impact positively on the lives of thousands of patients and their families.
Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at https://careers.nhslothian.scot/acute-specialist-nurses/who-we-are/
About The Role
Please Note, Paediatric Experience Is Required For This Role.
If you think this sounds like an interesting opportunity and you wish to discuss it before you apply, please contact Anne Boyle, Emma Collett, Emma Lawrie or Patricia Mitchell on 0131 312 0086 or email Laura Reilly (position) via [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please email the Generic Recruitment Team, who will be able to help arrange this for you: [email protected]
To find out more about the internal transfer process please click on the link below:
http://intranet.lothian.scot.nhs.uk/Directory/GenericRecruitment/Pages/Internal-Transfers.aspx
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Where this offer sits in the market
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants (SOC 6131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~298k in sample- Middle half £24,492–30,316
- Median £26,364
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. NHS Ayrshire & Arran holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, NHS Ayrshire & Arran assigned 14 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.