{"id":6818,"date":"2026-01-26T10:55:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/careers\/?page_id=6818"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:58:15","slug":"working-at-mft-with-a-certificate-of-sponsorship-cos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/careers\/work-here\/your-recruitment-journey\/working-at-mft-with-a-certificate-of-sponsorship-cos\/","title":{"rendered":"Working at MFT with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), we\u2019re proud to welcome talented individuals from across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re applying for a role that requires sponsorship, we\u2019re here to guide and support you every step of the way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We offer sponsorship for eligible roles under the Health and Care visa route, and each role is assessed individually to ensure it meets the Home Office criteria, including salary thresholds and SOC codes. Sponsorship is typically provided for up to five years, after which you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">To be considered for sponsorship, you\u2019ll need to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"c-highlighted-bullets\">\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be in a role that qualifies under current visa rules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) application form.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submit your application no earlier than three months before your current visa expires.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6427&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We understand that navigating visa requirements can feel complex. That\u2019s why our Resourcing Services team is here to help you understand what\u2019s needed and ensure your experience is smooth, transparent, and respectful of your circumstances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the most up-to-date information, we encourage you to visit the Home Office website. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\/work-visas\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\/work-visas<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100510294 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100510294 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">At MFT, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100510294 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">we\u2019re<\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100510294 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> ALL HERE FOR YOU <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100510294 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&#8211; whether <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100510294 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100510294 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> starting your NHS journey or continuing it with u<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100510294 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">s.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6179&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/careers\/search-apply\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), we\u2019re proud to welcome talented individuals from across the globe. 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