Registered Nursing Jobs UK!

Looking for a Registered Nurse Job in the UK!

You have come to the right place! - We can offer anything from single shifts to a great full time role. From London to the Shetlands and everywhere in between!

Looking to head to the UK? You have come to the right place. Medacs Healthcare / Allied Health Employment have been assisting Registered Nurses to find employment in the UK now for 8 years. It is currently a great time to head to the UK with an excellent selection of vacancies and roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Medacs Healthcare / Allied Health Employment specialises with locum or temp jobs in the UK for Registered Nurses as well as permanent positions with local councils, government agencies and the NHS.

Head to the UK with a professional team in Registered Nursing!

• We are a dedicated medical agency with consultants working specifically in your profession. 

• Preferred supplier contracts for locum and permanent staff across the United Kingdom in both Public  and Private Healthcare giving you first access to the highest volume of Registered Nurse jobs before non preferred supplier agencies

• Anything from single shifts for locums to weeks / months or a great full time jobs

• Years of experience

• Work permits / visas for those over 31.

• Access to the ONP (Overseas Nursing Program) to get you registered

• Dedicated consultants covering locum and long term Registered Nurse contracts across various areas of the United Kingdom giving you better service delivery

The Process for Working in the United Kingdom As a Registered Nurse

Compliance - Compliance - Compliance!!!!!

Compliance is a word used to describe the steps you need to undertake and the documents you need to gather in order to be able to work in the UK. It is the first and one of the most important steps in your journey. If you head to the United Kingdom non compliant to work, chances are you will end up just having a holiday and not being able to undertake employment in your profession.

Before you leave Australia to head to the UK there are a number of things that you need to undertake on these shores prior to your departure. It is imperative that you take close notice of these instructions in order to be in a position to gain your UK job. Don't be one of the Registered Nurses that turns up in the UK not compliant and unable to work!

1. Professional Registration For Registered Nurses In The UK: 

The Nursing and Midwifery Council  (NMC) is the regulatory body for the registration Registered Nurses in the UK and they upkeep the professional standards and assessment of international and local Registered Nurses working in the UK. Registration with the NMC is mandatory to be able to work as a Registered Nurse and is also required prior to applications for employment. Recruitment agencies under UK framework agreements cannot offer employment to persons until sighting their NMC registration. The NMC also has an online live register for employers to check that applicants are currently registered. This can be access 24/7. Applications to the NMC will take a certain amount of time to complete, usually more than 6 months. The NMC also asks that as a first step all applicants undertake the IELTS (International English Language Test), this is required before completing the NMC application form. Contact us at Medacs to discuss booking your IELTS and the rest of the process. On arrival in the UK you also have to undertake the Overseas Nursing Program (ONP), which is a short academic course.  With any questions on the NMC process, contact your Medacs Healthcare / Allied Health Employment consultant will be able to assist you. Just call us or send an email 

2. Working Visa:

As the holder of an Australian or New Zealand passport you will need a specific visa to enter and work in the UK. There are several types of working visa such as 

• The Youth Mobility Visa - which allows you to enter and work in the UK for 2 years as long as you are under the age of 31 years

• Ancestry Visa - for those with UK ancestry (grandparents born in the UK)

• Sponsored Work Permit - this is a visa provided to you by your employer for a contract period (usually 1-2 years) and it is arranged while still in Australia prior to leaving for the UK. We will assist you to find employment and arrange the permit. We currently have lots of roles available.

For more information on visas for the UK visit our UK Working Visa page. Should you be not eligible for a Youth Mobility Visa or Ancestry, don't despair, we can arrange a working permit for you through an employer when you accept a role.

3. Criminal Record Check:

As with anyone working in the health care system or moving country to undertake employment, a clear criminal history is mandatory. The UK National Health Service requires a recent CRC for all it's employees whether they are permanent workers or agency locums. You will need a CRC in Australia and also the United Kingdom (even if you have never been to the UK!) Contact us at Medacs Healthcare for more details on how to arrange your Criminal Record checks. Email

4. Resume - Registered Nurse 

You will need a resume to work in the United Kingdom. Spend some time on your resume but remember to keep it concise. 

Provide your resume in point form outlining 

• where you have worked

• dates and the areas of the profession you cover  eg modalities etc

• qualifications - don't forget year and academic institution

• referees  - provide at least 2 current referees names, positions and their contact details via phone and email. Referees should be someone in management that you are working with. Don't forget to  ask your referees for permission as we will be contacting them!

• personal details

Your resume should be under 2-3 A4 pages in total length and should resemble a series of point forms. Resumes in "essay form" are easily dismissed by busy employers sorting through applications who might not have time to read them in their entirety. 

5. Professional References To Work as a Registered Nurse In The UK

The UK runs on a system of written referencing and not telephone referencing. In order to meet the compliance to work in the UK, you are required to provide 2 written professional references in writing. These must be on a letter head from the site you have worked and not from personal friends or family as they are professional documents.

6. Where Will I Work As A Registered Nurse In The UK?

In a lot of cases this is really up to you. It is also one of the most exciting things about heading to the United Kingdom. The thought and prospect of where you will spend your time, where you will work, who you will meet etc. We can offer employment all over the UK, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well sometimes in such remote places and the Orkney and Shetland Islands or the Channel Islands. Remember however, you cannot be offered employment until you are full compliant with the above details.  We can offer roles throughout the NHS as well at the private and community sectors in the UK. Medacs also manages healthcare delivery to the UK corrective services and some community care agencies as well.

7. How Should I Get To The UK?

There are lots of options to get to the United Kingdom and some of the best by far can be found on the internet. Internet bookings these days are the way to go for smart travellers looking for flexibility and also cheap fares. Why spend your hard earned dollars on corporate travel agency commissions and fees. Even if you feel more comfortable using a corporate travel agent, you should always check internet fares as well to get a guide for what is out there as they will usually price match. You can save yourself hundreds of dollars. The following links will provide you with 2 of the main providers of airfares out of Australia and New Zealand.

www.travel.com.au

www.webjet.com.au

If you plan to travel BEFORE getting to the UK, just make sure that you have finished your compliance BEFORE you leave. Imagine being in the jungles of the Amazon and trying to get a certified copy of your degree in Australia or similar? It could be an expensive trip back home!

8. Where Will I Stay While Working As a Registered Nurse In the UK?

This really depends on you and what you want to do on arrival. Perhaps you have friends or family in the United Kingdom that you can go to on arrival, perhaps you are heading straight off for a Contiki tours or perhaps you want to get right into employment.

Some hospitals in the country areas of the UK have "Nurses Quarters". While by no means the flashest places on earth they are social and can provide a cheap alternative with easy access to work and no need to sign or enter long term leases.

There are many ranges of accommodation in the UK from back packers hostels to 5 star hotels for the well heeled medical professional. There are bed sits as well as shared houses for those looking for something a bit more permanent.

One of the best sites is www.tntonline.co.uk which has miles on information on the UK, getting there, where to stay and how to get around. Even right down to buying a mobile SIM card!  

What Should I Do To Start To Get Ready As A Registered Nurse In the UK?

Contact us for our information pack that covers all the above and more on the process to working in the UK. You should begin the process at least well prior to your intended departure to the UK in order to have all the necessary compliance documents in place.  Once your file is complete at this end, we can then discuss with you details of employment and what is available to suit your arrival or if you need a work permit we can arrange a role and visa for you.

You should contact us ASAP to start the booking of your IELTS examination.

Come on board with Medacs Healthcare!