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<p>For the Skilled Worker route, which includes health and care roles, international
recruits must be paid at least the required minimum salary of £20,960 and £10.75 per
hour, whichever is higher. The minimum salary is based on a 37.5-hour week but will
need to be higher if the individual is contracted to work more hours. Failure to pay
international staff the minimum salary requirement is in breach of United Kingdom
immigration law. Illegal employment practices should be reported to the Gangmaster
and Labour Abuse Authority who will investigate fully.</p><p>All employers of international
health and care staff must follow the Code of Practice for the international recruitment
of health and social care personnel in England to make sure staff are recruited ethically
and are treated with respect. The code is available at the following link:</p><p><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment-of-health-and-social-care-personnel/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment-of-health-and-social-care-personnel-in-england"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment-of-health-and-social-care-personnel/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment-of-health-and-social-care-personnel-in-england</a></p><p>Providers
should only engage with agencies and other recruiting organisations that are on the
Ethical Recruiters List, which is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/ethical-recruiters-list"
target="_blank">https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/ethical-recruiters-list</a></p><p>Organisations
on this list have committed to adhering to the Code of Practice.</p><p>The Home Office’s
sponsor licence system places clear and binding requirements and obligations on employers
looking to recruit and manage overseas workers. Sponsors are monitored to ensure that
workers are paid appropriately. This includes regular checks with HM Revenue &
Customs. Any discrepancies found are investigated and, if appropriate, action is taken
against the sponsor.</p>
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