Navigating Immigration for Healthcare Employers

Introduction

The health and care sector is facing unprecedented pressures, with vacancy rates soaring due to the combined impacts of the pandemic and Brexit. As a result, there has been a significant increase in the number of work visa holders admitted to the UK, and the teams responsible for managing this process are experiencing immense pressure.

Navigating Immigration for Healthcare Employers Course Overview

From advertising vacancies and managing the Sponsor Management System (SMS); to onboarding new employees and ensuring HR systems remain compliant: each stage of the process requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to policies.

This course, designed specifically for the NHS and healthcare sector, aims to equip HR teams and managers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively navigate the complexities of employing workers from overseas. With over two decades of experience delivering world-class training, BFI is ideally positioned to support your organisation in improving and managing your immigrant worker programmes.

Build your team's confidence, reduce stress and make sure your processes and policies are compliant.

Who will benefit from attendance:

This course is ideal for HR professionals, managers, and team leaders within the NHS and healthcare sector who are responsible for recruiting and managing international employees. Whether you are new to immigration processes or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course will provide the insights and tools you need to succeed.

What our delegates say:

“The whole team learned new skills and it was especially useful to have expert advice on how to implement some of the recent changes to make sure we are working compliantly.”

“Great trainer – concise and clear information and lots of time for questions. I feel much more confident in my role now. Thank you.”

Learning objectives

By the end of the programme you will:

• Enhance Team Confidence: Build confidence in your HR team by providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to ensure compliance with immigration processes and policies.
• Stay Compliant: Keep your organisation up-to-date with the latest Home Office regulations and avoid costly fines and penalties by maintaining compliance with immigration laws.
• Improve Efficiency: Streamline the recruitment and onboarding process for international workers, reducing the administrative burden on your team.

Key training topics:                                                    

• Home Office Regulations: Stay informed about the latest Home Office guidelines, including the Points-Based System (PBS) and non-PBS routes
• Understanding Requirements: Understand of who can work in the UK and how they need to prove that right to you
• Learn how to obtain and operate an official Sponsor Licence in a UKVI-compliant manner
• Document Verification: Navigate the complexities of authenticating unfamiliar documents
• Sponsor Management System (SMS): Master the SMS platform to manage your sponsored workers efficiently including best practice
• Onboarding International Employees: Ensure a smooth transition for new employees and foster a supportive work environment
• HR Compliance and Record Keeping: Learn how to implement robust compliance processes to support your immigration strategy
  
  

All in-house training with BFI includes:

Pre-course team SWOT analysis; pre-course attendee engagement to ensure objectives and issues are addressed; trainer matched to your specific challenges; interactive and engaging course design to maximise learning outcomes; full course notes and supporting documentation; post-course analysis of team strengths and weaknesses; post-training three-month review and clinic

Make an in-house training enquiry:

Click here to fill in our enquiry form or to have a confidential discussion about your requirements, please contact Catherine Ouston our Head of In-house Training on 01983 861133 or email Teamtraining@bfi.co.uk