Nursing jobs in Spain or the UK

J. Tigana · Feb 9, 2003

I understand that Spain and indeed the Phillipines produce more nurses than they need. England (the NHS) has imported nurses from each. I think you might find it easier to find a job in England for this reason. There are threads available which will help you.

Douglas Clark · Feb 9, 2003

Thank you for your reply.

As regards the UK, I've been in contact with nursefindersUK and another agency, the first of which said they would assist me by sending me the forms I need to fill out and submit in order to obtain a UK nursing license. Unfortunately, and despite follow-up e-mails, more than a month has gone by and still no application forms.

Would you have any suggestion that might facilitate the process of obtaining a UK nursing license? I' m also interested in working in the Republic of Ireland.

Thanks.

donmurray · Feb 14, 2003

The registration/licensing body is at http://www.nmc-uk.org their response is a little less sluggish than it used to be.

ps. Ireland is a separate country...don't know theirs.

Douglas Clark · Feb 14, 2003

Thank you, Don Murray. I'm in the process of applying to the UK (including Northern Ireland.

Any information you might provide me on how I might obtain a job a nursing job in Spain would be greatly apprecaited as well.

P.S. I realise the Republic of Ireland is an independent country! Erin go brah!

Cheers!

- Douglas

Geeg · Feb 23, 2003

I also want to work in the UK. I contacted a company called continental travel nurse and the recruiter took my info and then info and a form to request the form was sent to me. Then I had to send the money with the request for the form, since you must have the form and all of the required documents filed within six months, or you must start the whole process, and fee, again.

nursemicke · Feb 24, 2003

Email Lin Patterson, she worked in Ireland. [email protected]

Did you read allnurses news about 2,000 nurses quit in N. Ireland? They need nurses.

Douglas Clark · Feb 24, 2003

Thanks for the information. I appreciate it. Would you have any information on how obtain a work permit and employment in Spain as a nurse?

Thanks.

frannybee · Feb 24, 2003

Try http://www.firstpointhealthcare.com for agencies who can find you work once you get registered. As for the Spanish side, try http://www.google.com.

Gnasher · Sep 11, 2003

I know it is a few months ago, but did you have any luck with your enqueries about Spain. Iam a childrens cardiac nurse specialist and am hoping to move to Spain next year. Any info that you could share would be great.