Nursing remains one of the clearest routes to a sponsored job in the United Kingdom. A new listing from University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust for a Band 5 Staff Nurse at its Peterborough dialysis unit states that applications from people who need Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. The closing date is very close, 22 October 2026, so if you are a registered nurse this is one to look at today. Job details at a glance - Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - Role: Staff Nurse, Band 5 (Agenda for Change) - Location: Peterborough Dialysis Unit, Westwood Farm, Peterborough PE3 9EW - Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year - Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time - Reference number: 358-8352724-RRC - Posted: 15 October 2026 - Apply by: 22 October 2026 What the role involves This is a community-based renal nursing post. Alongside the usual work of assessing, planning and evaluating patient care, the nurse will help teach patients how to manage their own peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis at home. Duties listed include keeping accurate records, responding to urgent situations, supervising and mentoring students, working with the wider multidisciplinary team and following infection-control and lone-worker policies when visiting homes. Requirements - Current UK professional registration with the NMC – the advert says applicants must already hold it - RGN (first or second level) - A valid driving licence and access to a car, because the job is based in the community - Good communication skills and the ability to work alone - Renal or community experience is preferred - Evidence of continuing professional development; experience supporting learners is desirable - A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Visa sponsorship: what the advert actually says The listing states: applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. The Trust holds a Home Office sponsor licence, and registered nurses fall under SOC code 2237, which is eligible for the UK's Health and Care Worker visa. According to GOV.UK, that visa requires a confirmed job offer from a Home Office–approved employer, a certificate of sponsorship, English language ability and a minimum salary for the role. Holders are exempt from the immigration health surcharge, can bring eligible dependants, and may apply for settlement after five years if they meet the rules. Overseas applicants also need a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years. Important: "sponsorship welcome" does not remove the NMC requirement. If you trained abroad and are not yet on the NMC register, you need to complete the NMC's international registration process first. This particular job is realistic mainly for nurses who already hold NMC registration, including those already in the UK. How to apply 1. Read the full advert on the visa-job tracker Tarve: Staff Nurse – University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (https://tarve.co.uk/jobs/staff-nurse-university-hospitals-of-leicester-nhs-trust-289555ae). 2. Apply through the Trust's official channels; its careers site is jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk (https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/). Quote reference 358-8352724-RRC. 3. Write a supporting statement that answers each point in the person specification, especially renal care, community work and mentoring. 4. Submit before the 22 October deadline; NHS adverts can close early if they receive many applications. Practical tips for international nurses - Start your NMC registration early. It is the single biggest step, and every UK nursing job depends on it. - Get a UK-accepted driving licence. Community roles need you to drive between patients' homes. - Use NHS-style answers. Show examples of patient safety, teamwork and dignity in care. - Keep a folder of documents – passport, nursing certificates, transcripts, English test results and police certificates. Scam warning NHS employers do not sell jobs. You should never pay an agent to get an NHS interview, a "guaranteed" certificate of sponsorship or a job offer. Official visa fees are paid directly to UK Visas and Immigration, not to a middleman. If someone asks for money in exchange for a CoS, it is a scam, and you can check any sponsor on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. Disclaimer The Motivators is an independent information blog. We are not the NHS Trust, a recruiter or an immigration adviser. Details are taken from the public advert as of 20 October 2026 and may change or close without notice. Always verify on the official NHS and GOV.UK websites before applying.
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