Working in the U.K.

[jessnurse2007]

Hello! I am a Pediatric nurse here in the U.S. and I would like to work in the U.K. I am registered to take the English Language test to prove I can speak English I guess, haha, but after that I see that there is still quite a process to undertake to even be considered or allowed to register in the U.K. what I am wondering is it even possible to work there now, or is this a fruitless endeavor? And if I do get it all done what is it like working there with a past of American training? DOes anyone have any tips or advise I would greatly apprecaite it. I really love London, studied abroad there would like to take a shot at it!! Thanks!!!!

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

A lot will depend on NMC and training but also whether you meet the shortage occupation list which is here and this was updated a couple months ago.

ONLY the following jobs in this occupation code:

•specialist nurse working in operating theatres

•operating department practitioner

•specialist nurse working in neonatal intensive care units

UK shortage occupation list Dec 2009

[jessnurse2007]

So Pediatric Nurses aren't in demand then. Hmm do you think that would change at all or not anytime soon?

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

The list hasn't changed much in a couple of years, the only difference I can see when change made in Dec 09 was management posts was removed.