3219 Health associate professionals n.e.c.
Unit group 3219 in the ONS Standard Occupational Classification 2020, with the line the Appendix Skilled Occupations gives it. Not immigration advice.
In short
- ONS unit group 3219, in minor group 321 (Health associate professionals) and major group 3 (Associate professional occupations).
- Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 3a.
- Going rate as the table prints it:
- Table 3a: a national pay scale, set out in the table below.
What the ONS says
Description
Job holders in this unit group carry out a variety of technical health support functions not elsewhere classified in minor group 321: Health associate professionals.
Typical entry routes
Entry is possible with a variety of academic and vocational qualifications. Professional qualifications are also available in some areas. Courses provide a mixture of theoretical study and practical experience. Membership of professional bodies may be mandatory in some areas.
Tasks
- provides information, support and advice on diet
- counsels people on their problems, feelings and dealing with stress
- provides information, support and advice on healthy living and helps people develop healthier lifestyles
- teaches parents about pregnancy, delivery and early parenthood
- examines horses’ teeth for health problems and provides dental treatments which do not need to be provided by a vet
Related job titles
- Antenatal teacher
- Diet adviser
- Equine dental technician
- Health trainer
- Therapist
What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says
The Appendix lists this code in the table below, with the table’s own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.
Table 3a: Additional health and education SOC 2020 occupation codes where going rates are based on national pay scales, for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025
- SOC 2020 occupation code
- 3219 Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified
- Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)
- 3218, 3219
- Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)
- Antenatal teacher
- Diet adviser
- Health trainer
- Therapist
- Going rate (annual)
- See relevant pay band in Table 4
Table 4: Going rates for listed healthcare SOC 2020 occupation codes by administration and band
| Band or equivalent | England | Scotland | Wales | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band 3 | £24,071 | £26,869 | £24,433 | £22,816 |
| Band 4 | £26,530 | £29,116 | £26,928 | £25,147 |
| Band 5 | £29,970 | £31,892 | £30,420 | £28,407 |
| Band 6 | £37,338 | £39,912 | £37,898 | £35,392 |
| Band 7 | £46,148 | £48,788 | £46,840 | £43,742 |
| Band 8a | £53,755 | £60,126 | £54,550 | £50,952 |
| Band 8b | £62,215 | £70,986 | £63,150 | £58,972 |
| Band 8c | £74,290 | £83,837 | £75,405 | £70,417 |
| Band 8d | £88,168 | £99,534 | £89,491 | £83,571 |
| Band 9 | £105,385 | £117,732 | £106,967 | £99,891 |
Other unit groups in minor group 321
- 3211 Dispensing opticians
- 3212 Pharmaceutical technicians
- 3213 Medical and dental technicians
- 3214 Complementary health associate professionals
Sources
Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.
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