Mental Health Practitioner roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 2235 for the Skilled Worker visa.
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Yes. Mental Health Practitioner roles fall under SOC 2235 (Registered mental health nurses), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Mental Health Practitioner positions.
Yes. Mental Health Practitioner (SOC 2235) uses the NHS national pay scale instead of a fixed going rate. Check the government's published pay scales for the exact salary requirements.
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Home Office grants for this occupation code, counting visas granted outside the UK. No job breakdown is published for the visas granted inside the UK, so each country’s own page shows a larger total.