johnathan crisp

Just returned from France. Decision made, we're moving out permanently end of August so kids can start school. Have you heard of such a thing as a term-time only contract. In UK, due to the staffing crisis, there are many of these on offer. Obviously great for working mothers. Childcare doesn't seem to be so abundant in France as it is in UK. Am going to send my CV to local hospitals - which department do I address it to? Thanks again for all your help.

Thanks for the email David. So, the nurses role in France is very technical... IVs, venepuncture, drugs etc. I worked for 3 years as a Community Staff nurse so my blood taking skills are fine. I worked with Hickman lines/central lines too. Not peripheral IVs. That's my main experience of 'technical nursing'. Since then I have worked as a school health nurse which is more health education/promotion (mostly sex-ed due to the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Europe). I feel that may be I need to update my clinical skills? Especially if french nursing is more technical than UK. Are you working in medical/surgical area? Do you know of school nursing in France? Merci bien. Amicalement,

Dear David, It's great to hear from someone working over in France - thanks for all the information you've sent regarding the 'thread'. I have another question - I contacted the NMC (old UKCC) and they sent me a verification form - do I need to have my qualification 'verified' first (costs £35) or can I get my original certificate translated? Can you remember the cost of the official translation? Would I definitely need to have found a job before visiting the local DDASS office? I was planning on moving to France before obtaining a job but need to know that there wouldn't be a problem working there eventually. My french is heading towards being fluent - it was years ago and it is returning fast and furiously. I would need to gem up on the medical terms etc. Hope to hear from you soon. Many thanks. Lesley

Thanks for all the information regarding working in France. Luckily had an old copy of french yellow pages so have just found the local DDASS office so can now find out what documentation they require from me! My family and I are moving out September this year so I need to get this all sorted! I am now panicking as I cannot find my old nursing qualification certificate...

Can anyone let me know what official documents I will need for working in France? I need to know the address of the 'nursing board' in France (?DASS). Any other information about working as a nurse in France would be greatly appreciated. Look forward to hearing from someone soon hopefully! Lesley

Dear Sharon I just came across this website whilst looking for info. on working in France. I am also planning to work in France - later in the year and am desperately trying to find out what documentation I will need. I wondered if you had found any further information? I think the 'nursing board' may be DASS? I may be wrong though! What makes you want to go from New Zealand to France? I'm in UK - worked in France (pre-nursing) years ago and that's how I learnt the language fluently although it's rusty now! My father lives out near La Rochelle in France so visit France regularly and the language is coming back... Hope to hear from you soon. Lesley