Hiring and Sponsoring Other registered nursing professionals (SOC Code 2237)

Other Registered Nursing Professionals (SOC Code 2237) 

• Role Overview: Other registered nursing professionals are essential members of the healthcare team who support medical doctors and collaborate with various healthcare professionals to manage both emergency and planned patient care.
• Key Responsibilities:
• • Case Management: Manages own caseload effectively to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Patient Monitoring: Closely monitors patients' progress, providing ongoing assessments and adjustments to care plans.
  • Treatment Administration: Administers medications, applies surgical dressings, and delivers various forms of treatment as required.
  • Holistic Care: Attends to the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients under their care, ensuring comprehensive support.
  • Patient Education: Informs and advises patients and their families about health issues and self-care practices.
  • Training & Development: Teaches nursing professionals clinical skills and best practices for patient care and collaboration.

With the increasing demand for skilled nursing professionals in the UK's healthcare sector, many organizations seek qualified candidates, including those from overseas. This guide aims to assist HR professionals in navigating the hiring and sponsorship process for other registered nursing professionals within the framework of the UK’s immigration system.

What is SOC Code 3411 for Other registered nursing professionals ?

SOC Code 2237 refers to Other Registered Nursing Professionals who assist medical doctors and collaborate with other healthcare professionals in various medical settings. Their responsibilities can include:

• Managing case loads: Overseeing and coordinating care for a group of patients.
• Monitoring patient progress: Observing and assessing patients' health status and responses to treatment.
• Administering medications: Giving prescribed drugs and medicines to patients safely and effectively.
• Applying surgical dressings: Performing dressing changes and ensuring proper wound care.
• Providing treatment: Delivering other forms of treatment as necessary to support patient recovery.
• Caring for patient wellbeing: Attending to both the physical and emotional needs of patients in their care.
• Informing and advising: Educating patients and their relatives about health issues and self-care strategies.
• Teaching clinical skills: Instructing nursing professionals in best practices for patient care and effective collaboration.

Other Registered Nursing Professionals play a vital role in the healthcare system, ensuring high-quality patient care and promoting health education within the community.

Eligibility to Hire Other registered nursing professionals (SOC Code 3411)

1. Job Requirements

Other registered nursing professionals seeking to join our healthcare team must demonstrate their nursing competencies and meet specific qualifications. These may include:

• Registered Nurse License: Valid registration with the relevant nursing regulatory body.
• Clinical Experience: Proven experience in emergency care, managing patient caseloads, and administering various treatments.
• Patient Care Skills: Expertise in monitoring patient progress, administering medications, and applying surgical dressings.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively inform and advise patients and their families regarding health issues and self-care practices.
• Education: A degree in nursing or a related field is essential; additional certifications in specialized nursing areas may be advantageous.
• Teaching Ability: Experience in educating peers on clinical skills, patient care methods, and best practices for collaboration is preferred.

Ensure the job description aligns with SOC Code 2237 and that the nursing professional’s experience and qualifications meet the expectations for the role.

1. Salary Thresholds
2. Use the Minimum Salary Calculator to ensure your salary offer meets immigration requirements.

Sponsoring Other registered nursing professionals : A Step-by-Step Guide for HR Professionals

Once you’ve confirmed that the role and candidate meet the eligibility requirements, follow this step-by-step guide to sponsoring Other registered nursing professionals  under SOC Code 2237.

Step 1: Obtain a Sponsor Licence

Before hiring non-UK Other registered nursing professionals , your company or institution must obtain a sponsor licence. This licence enables you to legally sponsor overseas Other registered nursing professionals  under the Skilled Worker Visa program.

• Sponsor Licence Application: Submit documentation proving that your business is legitimate and has a genuine vacancy. Visit the sponsor licence application guide for more information. 
• Sponsor Licence Fees: Small businesses typically pay £574, while larger institutions pay £1,579. For more information, visit the sponsor licence fees guide. 
• Processing Time: Applications typically take up to 8 weeks, but using the Sponsor Licence Priority Service can reduce the processing time to 10 working days.

Once your sponsor licence is approved, you will receive a sponsor licence number, which allows you to assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

Step 2: Assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

Once you have your sponsor licence, the next step is to assign a CoS to the Other registered nursing professionals . This document provides key details about the job and the individual being sponsored.

• Defined vs Undefined CoS: Use a Defined CoS for Other registered nursing professionals applying from outside the UK, and an Undefined CoS for those already in the UK. Learn more in the Defined & Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship guide. 
• Required Documents: Provide details such as the Other registered nursing professionals ’s portfolio, passport and job offer. Refer to Documents Required for Certificate of Sponsorship for a full list of necessary documents.

Step 3: Apply for the Skilled Worker Visa

Once the CoS is issued, the Other registered nursing professionals  can apply for the Skilled Worker Visa.

• Visa Fees: Fees vary depending on the role and visa length—use the visa fees calculator to estimate the costs. 
• Immigration Skills Charge: Employers are required to pay this charge as part of sponsoring non-UK workers. This is separate from visa fees.

Conducting a Right to Work Check for Other registered nursing professionals

Before the Other registered nursing professionals  begins working, you must conduct a right to work check to ensure they are legally allowed to work in the UK.

• Manual Right to Work Check: Verify original documents such as the Other registered nursing professionals ’s passport and visa. 
• Online Right to Work Check: If the Other registered nursing professionals holds an eVisa, you can use the UK government’s online system to verify their right-to-work status.

For more details on how to perform these checks, see the right to work check guide.

Post-Hiring Responsibilities and Compliance

1. Record-Keeping and Reporting  
2. • Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the Other registered nursing professionals ’s employment details, salary and contact information. 
   • Reporting Changes: Report any significant changes to the Other registered nursing professionals ’s role—such as promotions or salary increases—via the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
3. Sponsor Licence Duties and Compliance
4. Failure to comply with your sponsor licence duties can result in penalties or sponsor licence revocation, impacting your ability to sponsor future Other registered nursing professionals s.

How Borderless Can Help with Sponsoring Other registered nursing professionals

Sponsoring Other registered nursing professionals  under SOC Code 2237 can be a complex process, but Borderless can simplify it for you. We offer comprehensive support to help you manage the entire sponsorship process.

End-to-End Sponsorship Support

At Borderless, we assist with:

• Sponsor Licence Application: Guiding you through the application process and ensuring all required documents are submitted correctly. 
• Certificate of Sponsorship Assignment: Streamlining the CoS process to make hiring easier. 
• Compliance Management: Helping you stay compliant with immigration laws to avoid penalties.

If you need assistance with hiring or sponsoring Other registered nursing professionals , get in touch for personalised support.

Conclusion

Hiring and sponsoring Other registered nursing professionals  under SOC Code 2237 can be a rewarding way to enrich the cultural landscape of your organisation. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully navigate the sponsorship process while ensuring compliance with UK immigration laws.

For further guidance, Borderless is ready to assist you with all your sponsorship needs. Contact us for expert advice.