U.k nurse employment

Silverdragon102, BSN · Mar 16, 2011

I think there is always issues in getting enough nurses in London because it is so expensive to live ther, the biggest issue would be getting a work permit if one was required as well as meeting NMC requirements. Plus generally employers goes UK then EU before rest of the world

Jobs can be looked for on the NHS job website and would indicate there whether they will assist with obtaining work permit

allnurses Guide · Mar 16, 2011

The health service in the UK is undergoing major changes, there is a massive overspend in most areas hospitals are trying all ways to save money and reduce some of the deficit and in these talks there are discussions about cutting services, closing wards, not replacing staff.

It's unsettling to say the least, there are students qualifying with no jobs, in the area where i live we have 80 students just about to qualify with only a handful of jobs currently advertised so it's not good.

London does use more temporary staffing than some other areas but I am not sure that it is any better there.

Getting a job will depend very much on your speciality, skills, nationality and willingness to move

bigboi · Mar 16, 2011

Thank you for your responses.

angelkerri · Apr 3, 2011

I e-mailed an agency recruiter over there not too long ago and I was told that there are very few jobs in London, but that there is a lot of need for nurses in more rural areas--especially operating theatre.

Tanya Ashley, RN · Apr 3, 2011

Hello, My name is Tanya. I am now an experienced nurse in the USA. I am wanting to be a nurse in England. The area I am going to be close to is Weymouth, Dorset. Is there any jobs available and how difficult would it be to transfer over to be a nurse there? Thanks, Tanya

allnurses Guide · Apr 3, 2011

Tanya it will depend on your qualifications and experience. You will need to be registered with the NMC before you'd be able to practice as a nurse, and then unless your a UK or EU citizen you will need to work in one of the shortage occupations to be considered for a work visa. There are very few nursing specialities listed now in the shortage occupation list

These websites may be useful

http://www.nmc-uk.org

http://www.jobs.nhs.uk

Varda · Apr 12, 2011

I've recently been interviewed and offered a job offer (Band 5, newly qualified) for a hospital. They had 70 positions available for Nurses.

I'm Portuguese, the interviews took place in Portugal. Now, I know about the NHS restructuration, budget cuts and front-line staff losing their jobs and being relocated. I also know newly qualified nurses are having trouble finding a job - I questioned the recruitment agency as to how it is possible that they need to recruit from Portugal and other countries under these situations. They said that in the specific area of the hospital there are no Nursing Schools, and that Nurses, even newly qualified ones, try to get a job as close to home as possible.

Fine, I can understand that family obligations and staying where you have a support network ready to help you out, are important factors in deciding whether to take a job or not. But if you don't have good prospectives in your area, do you really shun a position simply because it is further away?

The area I'm going to is only 45 mins away from London by train. Rental prices are fair, compared to London and outskirts. I haven't actually been there yet, but it looks like a nice place with lots of countryside and a few lakes nearby. I can't believe that out of the many hundreds of newly qualified nurses this semester there aren't at least a few dozen who wouldn't mind moving to work in that area...

Is it really like that?

PS- I'm really grateful for the opportunity I've been given and excited about working in an NHS trust. I'm very fond of the UK, which is what made me apply for work there as opposed to some other countries where cost of living is lower and the wages are just as good. But this does make me curious. Any input would be appreciated!

cymrudiamond · Apr 16, 2011

Hello, My name is Tanya. I am now an experienced nurse in the USA. I am wanting to be a nurse in England. The area I am going to be close to is Weymouth, Dorset. Is there any jobs available and how difficult would it be to transfer over to be a nurse there? Thanks, Tanya

Tanya, Silverdragon is right. Also, realise that if the job isn't on the UK Border Agency's 'shortage occupation list', the employer must carry out a ,'Resident Labour Market Test' proving no U.K. citizen/EEU citizen could be found to take up the position.. and I'll be frank, virtually NO hospital within the U.K., is willing to do this test. Even if you are THE most qualified applicant, the EEU/UK citizen will get the job everytime. I've never heard of any overseas nurse being successfully hired, utilising the RLMT. I do not want to squash your dreams -I too wish to relocate back to the U.K. as a nurse- I'm just letting you know what you'll be facing. I sincerely hope you are successfully hired!

ZippyGBR, BSN, RN · Apr 19, 2011

I e-mailed an agency recruiter over there not too long ago and I was told that there are very few jobs in London, but that there is a lot of need for nurses in more rural areas--especially operating theatre.

Qualified Perioperative Registered Nurses are still a shortage occupation ...

cymrudiamond · Apr 19, 2011

Qualified Perioperative Registered Nurses are still a shortage occupation ...

ZippyGBR, I appreciate your post! I'd give my right arm for a peri operative nurse job,but haven't seen any of these listed. I'm trolling the NHS hospital lists nearly daily,and I'm getting so tired of that & keeping up w/ the UKBA rulings, my fillings hurt...BUT, I am determined to return to the U.K. for good! :)

ZippyGBR, BSN, RN · Apr 19, 2011

ZippyGBR, I appreciate your post! I'd give my right arm for a peri operative nurse job,but haven't seen any of these listed. I'm trolling the NHS hospital lists nearly daily,and I'm getting so tired of that & keeping up w/ the UKBA rulings, my fillings hurt...BUT, I am determined to return to the U.K. for good! :)

you'd need to have demonstrable current experience and quals to get in under shortage occupation.