trying my luck!!

[quijarz]

Anybody please give me some advice...I once worked a staff nurse in one of the hospital in midlands, I resigned( with a very heavy heart) from my post almost 1 1/2 years ago to be with my kids and become a full time mom here in the philippines.But I really want to go back to my career. Is there any chance I can work again in UK.

thank you.

[ZippyGBR, BSN, RN]

not at present as unless you have highly specialist skills ( i.e. read management and/or practitioner skills at masters level or above) RNs are not a shortage group in the UK so you are unlikely to get a work permit , becasue EU member state citizens have to be given equal preference with UK citizens

[nightmare, RN]

Have you tried approaching the hospital you worked for before? Do you still have your NMC registration up to date? I suppose it would be worth a try.

[cocoy2go]

hi

First you can try the ward you worked for. I am sure they can consider you back. I am just wondering ...how long did you work in the UK? Were you on the work permit visa when you resigned. To be eligible for the permanent residency you must complete 5 years in the UK with your work permit. Did you manage that? If not then it may be a problem because the situation has changed in the last couple of years. Many trusts are not recruiting overseas nurses anymore.

I wish you luck. I dont really know the answer to your problem.

[quijarz]

BeforeI left UK I just renewed my registration and still active up to now. Thanks a lot.

Have you tried approaching the hospital you

worked for before? Do you still have your NMC registration up to date? I suppose it would be worth a try.