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A Guide to Understanding the NHS Nursing Banding System
NHS nurses are paid according to where they sit on the salary scale and how much experience they have, so we want to give you a complete insight into the NHS Nursing Banding System, job role responsibilities and of course, expected pay! What is the nurse banding system? The NHS nursing banding system was created […]
The 3 Ways to Evidence Your English Language Skills to the NMC
To work as a nurse or midwife in the UK – you must successfully register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Nurses, midwives and nursing associates play a vital role in the provision of healthcare in the UK. To register, you must make it your responsibility to make the safety and wellbeing of those […]
How To Work as a Permanent Consultant in the UK – and the Benefits!
Are you an international doctor looking to apply for a permanent consultant role in the UK? Moving to the UK to work as a doctor can be an amazing, life-changing experience for international doctors, and having the security of a permanent role is of huge importance to so many healthcare professionals. In this blog we’ll […]
Celebrating our International Nurses in Gloucestershire
On Friday 30th September 2022, we celebrated our wonderful International Nurses with Afternoon Tea at The Queen’s Hotel, Cheltenham, in collaboration with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Meeting the Nurses It was wonderful to meet so many of the Nurses we have successfully placed with the Trust. It was especially interesting to talk to […]
10 Steps to GMC Registration
Here are the 10 requirements for successfully obtaining GMC Registration. 1. Primary medical qualification To start, you must have completed an acceptable primary medical degree.Click here to check if the GMC registration accepts your primary medical qualification, as it must meet a particular criteria such as being awarded a programme of study, comprising […]
What to expect from a medical recruitment agency in 2021
With such important and demanding job roles, when it comes to securing your next hospital shift, we believe the process with a medical recruitment agency should be simple, efficient and care-free as possible. With plenty of medical recruitment agencies to choose from, we’re here to inform you of five essential features of your chosen agency […]
FAQs on the NMC’s CBT Exam
Part of the registration process for an international nurse to work within the NHS, is passing the NMC’s ‘Competence Based Test’. The purpose of the CBT exam is to ensure the nurse has the right knowledge and skills to practise safely and effectively! In this post, we answer everything you need to know, helping you […]
Everything you need to know about becoming an NHS Specialist Nurse!
Every 36 hours, the NHS treats over one million patients across the entire UK. For the patients that are using the service for long-term health conditions, one particular healthcare professional gives them the right level of advice, care and support – the specialist nurse. What is specialist nursing? Specialist nurses work in a variety of […]
International Nurses Guide to Preparing for your NHS Nursing interview… 5 Questions with Example Answers
Are you an International Nurse preparing for an NHS Nursing interview? The prospect of a new Nursing role is very exciting, yet the thought of an interview can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re in a new country. Banish those nerves by preparing as much as you can, and you’ll walk into your NHS interview feeling […]
A guide to career development within the NHS
Life-long career development can lead to personal growth and empowerment, helping you to achieve your goals and see an increase in personal success and happiness – but what does the NHS offer to guarantee career development? Career development starts from the very moment we start school. We learn, educate and grow – and at each […]