Clinical Lead roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 1171 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most health services and public health managers and directors in the UK earn between £49,244 and £78,468 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £50,300 (SOC 1171), sitting at the 27th percentile of what UK employers pay and £11,996 below the median.
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Yes. Clinical Lead roles fall under SOC 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Clinical Lead positions.
The going rate for SOC 1171 is £50,300 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £35,200 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
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