Registered nurse practitioners (SOC 2234) is a listed health or education occupation, so the salary must be at least £25,000 a year and meet the national pay scale for the role. NHS Agenda for Change band for the role (Band 5 is £29,970 in England).
Job titles in SOC 2234 include: Health care practitioner, Mental health practitioner, Practitioner (nursing).
Check the going rate for SOC 2234 →
A rough guide, not immigration advice. Check the rules on GOV.UK.
Check the going rate for SOC 2234 →
A rough guide, not immigration advice. Check the rules on GOV.UK.
Source: Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations and the Temporary Shortage List on GOV.UK, as of 13 October 2026. A guide, not immigration advice: PhD discounts, the Immigration Salary List and pre-April-2024 transitional rates aren't covered.