Refused Tier 2 Visa, Can I still work?

[james84]

I'm a nurse and was sponsored by a hospital 2 years ago and my current visa will expire in Dec 2017. Another hospital had given me a higher post, so they gave me a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be used for Tier 2 visa application. I applied for the visa (standard) which is 6-8 weeks and at the same time I gave my notice (6 weeks) to my current hospital. Aiming that by 6 weeks after I finish my notice period I will receive my visa as well. after 6 weeks, I received my visa, but to my surprise it was refused. The reason was, the hospital did not properly advertised the post to a relevant website online. The hospital will re-advertise the post again which will take 28 days.
The Situation: I was left without job while waiting for the CoS to be re-advertised again, then I have to re-apply for the Tier 2 visa again (6-8 weeks).

Question: Can i work while waiting for my CoS???

Many thanks

[CR001]

No, you cannot work as your previous employer would have notified HO that your employment has ended and your current visa will be curtailed/cancelled.

Also, on Tier 2 General, you are only permitted to work for your sponsor so you cannot work for anyone else.

It is never a good idea to resign unless you have your new visa in place.

[Wanderer]

And you've been pre-selected too, making the RLMT process here a sham.