Get Hired by the NHS: A Step-by-Step Course for International Candidates (Skilled Worker Route)

Course Overview

This course is designed for international healthcare professionals, especially Healthcare Assistants and Nurses, seeking to secure NHS jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. It provides actionable steps, templates, insider tips, and practical guidance throughout the job application, interview, and visa process.

Course Structure

Module 1: Understanding NHS and the UK Healthcare Job Market

• Lesson 1.1: Introduction to the NHS

• Overview of the NHS as an employer

• Key benefits: pensions, job security, training

• Lesson 1.2: Other UK Healthcare Employers

• Private hospitals

• Care homes

• Private healthcare companies

• Lesson 1.3: Sponsorship Basics

• What is a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?

• How Skilled Worker visas work

• Where to find a list of licensed sponsors

Module 2: Finding the Right NHS Job with Sponsorship

• Lesson 2.1: Navigating Job Boards

• Jobs.NHS.uk

• Trac.jobs

• Other boards: Indeed, Guardian Jobs, Private Hospital Sites

• Lesson 2.2: Using the Sponsor Licence List

• Step-by-step guide to download and search the sponsor list

• Filtering for healthcare and care home employers

• Lesson 2.3: Targeting Easier-to-Fill Locations

• Focus on coastal/rural locations for better chances

• Lesson 2.4: Researching Employers

• How to read job ads properly

• Identifying visa-friendly wording

Module 3: Preparing Winning Application Documents

• Lesson 3.1: Writing a Strong NHS CV

• Template provided

• Do’s and don’ts

• Lesson 3.2: Crafting Your Supporting Information

• Tailored NHS supporting information with 4-step template

• Samples and breakdown

• Lesson 3.3: Cover Letter Template & Emailing Managers

• Editable sample letter

• Top tip: contact hiring managers after submitting your application

Module 4: Submitting Your NHS Application

• Lesson 4.1: NHS Jobs Step-by-Step Walkthrough

• Creating your profile

• Uploading documents

• Filling eligibility info as an overseas applicant

• Lesson 4.2: TRAC Jobs Walkthrough

• Understanding differences

• Linking to Trust systems

Module 5: Acing Your NHS Job Interview

• Lesson 5.1: Preparing for Success

• Top NHS interview formats

• Common questions and how to answer them

• Lesson 5.2: STAR Technique

• Structure and real-life examples

• Lesson 5.3: Mock Interviews & Feedback

• How to practice with peers or mentors

• Recording yourself for self-review

Module 6: After the Offer – Visa Process

• Lesson 6.1: Receiving a Job Offer and Certificate of Sponsorship

• What your employer needs to provide

• Checking your CoS details

• Lesson 6.2: Applying for the Skilled Worker Visa

• Required documents

• Proof of English and TB tests

• Visa application process from outside the UK

• Lesson 6.3: Relocation Tips

• Housing

• Cost of living

• Opening bank accounts and registering with a GP

Module 7: Templates & Downloads

• NHS CV Template (Editable)

• NHS Supporting Statement Template

• Private Hospital Supporting Information Template

• Cover Letter Template

• Job Search & Application Tracker (Excel)

• Sample Email to Hiring Managers

Module 8: Final Assessment & Certificate

• Final quiz with scenario-based questions

• Certificate of Completion:

• Title: Get Hired by the NHS

• Issued by: Permtech U.K. Ltd.

Bonus Materials

• Access to a WhatsApp support group

• Monthly live Q&A webinars

• Mock interview booking link

• Access to Permtech’s recruitment team for CV and document review