Healthcare Professionals for the UK
NHS Professionals International is part of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK). We work with over 120 hospitals, all over England, to recruit and place Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals.
We are dedicated to putting people in places to care.
We offer lots of great benefits when you join our international programme, such as:
During our initial application process, you will need to provide proof of relevant experience in the role in which you are applying for, once successful, our typical recruitment journey is as follows:
To meet Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements, you will need to be from an English-speaking country, or you will be required to pass an English language test.
Examples of approved English language tests are:
Our international recruitment team can provide more information on these requirements.
Training and development
Many hospitals work with universities that offer on-going education and professional development to employees. Hospitals often provide free training courses and paid study leave as part of their commitment to your continued education.
From day one of your new jobs, you will receive support through an excellent training programme. This is to help you pass the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE).
There are many different Allied Health Professionals who work in the NHS supporting patients. We are actively recruiting for the following roles:
Discover the different roles in detail here.
Many of our hospitals are attached to renowned universities and offer continuing education and professional development as a priority- often providing free training courses and paid study leave as part of their commitment to your continued education.
Whichever of our hospitals you choose, you will be supported from day one whether that is through corporate and local inductions or an adaptation programme.
During your initial application process, you will need to provide proof of relevant experience in the Allied Health Professionals field you are wishing to work in, and this will be assessed via your CV and then at interview with the NHS Hospital of your choice.
Once successful at interview, you will need to be either from an English-speaking country or need to pass an English language test. This will either be the International English Language Testing System (IELTS level 7 in reading, speaking, listening and writing) OR alternately Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet Based Test (IBT) with a minimum score of 100 (out of 120). Alternatively, you can also provide education or employment certificates depending on your country.
After this, depending on your role, you may be required to obtain HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration to complete the application process. We will be there to support you with this journey.
Once you have completed your training and become a Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Allied Health Professional, you can register to join the NHS Professionals staff bank. The staff bank offers the choice of flexible shifts, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain additional experience within your ward, area, or department.
Speak to our international recruitment team to find out more.
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