The UK government website provides and updates skills shortage professions on a regular basis. In August 2020, the shortage list includes:
researchers (biochemistry, physics)
designers (civil, mechanical, electrical)
IT (analysts, systems designers, programmers, web designers, software developers)
health-related (practitioners, psychologists, radiographers, nurses, vets, occupational therapists)
instruction (secondary school teachers)
creators of graphics
skillful cooks