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Frequently Asked Questions

Nurses

  • What are the steps of process to work in the UK?

    1. Complete Degree or Diploma in Nursing
    2. Get Registered as a nurse in your home country
    3. Nursing experience of 12 months
    4. Get Passed IELTS or OET Successfully
    5. Eligible to register with UK NMC

  • What is the OSCE?

    1. The Objective Structured Clinical Exam will assess your clinical knowledge and can only be completed in the UK.
    2. The test will be administered by one of the NMC's approved university test centers.
    3. Our hospitals will provide you training for the OSCE and pay for it

  • Will my spouse have permission to work in the UK?

    Your spouse can work at any job in the UK

  • What is the difference between IELTS & OET?

    1. The IELTS test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. The NMC accepts this test to meet the standard of its English language requirement to work in the UK.
    2. Occupational English Test (OET) is an international English language test that assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practise in an English-speaking environment. The NMC accepts this test to meet the standard of its English language requirement to work in the UK.

  • What is the NMC?

    1. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK.
    2. The NMC maintains a register of all nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses eligible to practice within the UK.
    3. Your application to work as a registered nurse in the UK is considered by them.

  • What is the CBT?

    1. This is a test of your theoretical practice-based nursing knowledge.
    2. This multiple-choice test and can be taken at test centres around the world.
    3. StaffRex Limited will provide you training materials for the CBT

  • Can I take my family with me?

    1. Your first few months in the UK will be challenging since you will be focusing on your new living and working environment, learning new systems and procedures, preparing for your OSCE and taking care of other responsibilities.
    2. Unless you already have a support system in the UK, we would not advise you to bring family members this early on. Rather, they should join you after a few months once you have cleared OSCE and settled into your new environment.

  • What do nurses do in the NHS?

    1. Newly qualified nurses work as a part of a team and provide direct patient care
    2. As you progress, you can specialize in areas such as theatre nursing, pediatric nursing, mental health nursing, community nursing or undertake further postgraduate studies to become a district nurse, health visitor or advanced clinical practitioner
    3. Some nurses move into roles in management, clinical research or teaching

  • What are the benefits of working in the NHS?

    1. Band 5 Salary from £27,055 - £32,934 (once you possess NMC PIN number)
    2. Full-time permanent positions, 37.5-hour working week
    3. Flights into the country reimbursed
    4. Visa fees refunded
    5. Assistance and support with accommodation
    6. OSCE test fee paid upfront by the hospital
    7. OSCE training provided by the hospital
    8. Career progression/professional development opportunities
    9. Extra pay for shift differential, overtime & weekend shifts
    10. Paid annual leave: 27 days per annum plus 8 public holidays
    11. IELTS/OET Reimbursement
    12. Pick up from airport to accommodation
    13. Certificate of Sponsorship
    14. Rapid career progression
    16. Vibrant city - Based Hospitals
    17. Teaching and Research drivens
    18. Excellent cost of living

Training

  • What is IELTS?

    IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a test to assess the English language skills of candidates who want to study, work or migrate to a country where English is the official language of communication.

  • What is OET?

    OET is designed to assess the English language skills of candidates who want to study or work in countries where English is the language of communication. It is the English language test for health care professionals.

  • How long is my IELTS score valid?

    IELTS score is valid for 2 years

  • How long is my OET score valid?

    OET scores are generally valid for 2 years. It depends on the country and the medical board pertaining to that country who has the discretionary power to decide the validity of the said exam.

  • How many times can I appear for IELTS?

    There is no limit on re-appearing for the IELTS exam. Recruiting with Staffrex poses no financial risk since you don't pay us anything until your nurses start working.

  • Who accepts IELTS?

    The IELTS score is accepted by more than 9,000 organizations worldwide, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies. Nursing registration bodies in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada & Australia accept IELTS.

  • Which countries Considers OET?

    OET is recognized as proof of English Language proficiency by health regulators Australia, Dubai, U.K., Ireland, Singapore, New Zealand, and Namibia.

  • How long does it take for IELTS results to be published?

    Your results will be published in 13 calendar days from the date of your exam.

  • How long does it take to receive OET results?

    OET results are published on the official website in 17 days after the day of the test. Healthcare professionals can access their results by visiting their profiles on the official website.

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