Introduction to Nursing in the UK
This part of the site aims to provide nurses who trained
outside the UK with information on the procedures necessary
to work as a registered nurse in the UK.
Most nurses will not need this information as you will be
given guidance by the agency that has recruited you. UK employers
do not usually offer jobs to overseas applicants who apply
to them directly.
There are legal requirements to enter the UK as well as requirements
in terms of language ability, education, training and experience
as a nurse. Because details on entry into the UK may change,
and because each application for entry onto the NMC register
are assessed individually, we have tried to refer you to the
appropriate source of up to date information rather than include
all the details within this site.
Applicants from some countries will be required to undertake an adaptation
programme before they can be fully accepted on to the NMC register. At
the moment we are unable to find any employers who are accepting applications
from individuals for places on adaptation programmes or for periods of
supervised practice.
Agencies who offer you jobs on behalf of UK employers will
help you with your application for NMC registration, work
permits etc.
However should you need to make your own application you
will find that all of the points below are covered in more
detail within the site - click on the links above or in the
list below to find out more.
In order to work as a Registered nurse in the UK, an overseas-trained
nurse needs to:
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