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Explore NHS opportunities for overseas healthcare professionals. Bring your skills to Trusts across the UK.
Explore NHS opportunities for overseas healthcare professionals. Bring your skills to Trusts across the UK.
NHS Professionals International, works in partnership with most hospitals across the United Kingdom (UK) to recruit and place internationally trained healthcare professionals in full-time roles within the National Health Service (NHS).
We specialise in delivering international recruitment services to meet your staffing needs. Our expert support, tailored training, and professional guidance ensure a successful and seamless global hiring process. Partnering with over 100 NHS Trusts and social care providers, we offer both direct recruitment and modular support services to suit your requirements.
We provide comprehensive support and guidance to Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) like you, ensuring a smooth and successful transition throughout your application journey.
There are lots of advantages in applying with us. In addition to providing support and peace of mind, it includes:
We have job vacancies, across the UK, in the following areas:
During your initial application process, you will need to provide proof of relevant experience in the role in which you are applying for, once successful, our typical recruitment journey is as follows:
To meet Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements, you will need to be from an English-speaking country, or you will be required to pass an English language test.
Examples of approved English language tests are:
Our international recruitment team can provide more information on these requirements.
Many hospitals work with universities that offer on-going education and professional development to employees. Hospitals often provide free training courses and paid study leave as part of their commitment to your continued education.
From day one of your new jobs, you will receive support through an excellent training programme. This is to help you pass the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE).
There are many different Allied Health Professionals working in the NHS and supporting patients. We recruit the following positions:
Find out more about the different roles we offer, including salary, responsibilities, and what to expect.
During your initial application process, you will need to provide proof of relevant experience in the specialty you are wishing to work in. This will be assessed with your CV and then at interview with the NHS Hospital of your choice.
Once successful at interview, you will need to be either from an English-speaking country or need to pass an English language test. This will either be the International English Language Testing System (IELTS level 7 in reading, speaking, listening, and writing) OR alternately Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet Based Test (IBT) with a minimum score of 100 (out of 120). Alternatively, you can also provide education or employment certificates depending on your country. The required score for these tests may change – our international recruitment team can advise you on the necessary score.
Once this is completed, you may be required to obtain HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration to complete the application process. You will be supported by our team throughout the process.
Visit the HCPC website for more information
Many hospitals are attached to renowned universities and offer further education and professional development as a priority. Hospitals and Trusts often providing free training courses and paid study leave as part of their commitment to your continued education.
Whichever hospitals you choose, you will be supported from day one, whether that is through corporate and local inductions or an adaptation programme.
Once you have completed your training and become a Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Allied Health Professional, you can register to join the NHS Professionals Staff Bank. The Staff Bank offers the choice of flexible shifts, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain additional experience within your ward, area, or department.
For information on the International Healthcare Professionals process, visit our Help and Support pages. For any additional queries, email our International Recruitment Team on international@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk.