WORK In UK

Working as a Nurse in UK NHS

United Kingdom is a major globalised economy, ranking fifth in the world. In the last few decades, amazing opportunities for working in the UK has emerged with the latest innovative technologies, expansion of scientific research and world-class management.
With one of the most progressive healthcare systems in the world, the UK offers excellent training and career opportunities to nurses. As an RN in the UK, you can choose to work with private health care providers or the NHS Trust hospitals. Qualified nurses can draw a salary that ranges from £22,000 to £35,000 annually, with the median salary being £23,000. Along with bonuses and other compensation, an RN with less than 20 years of experience could earn up to £34,105 annually. If you have more than 20 years of experience, you can expect to make an additional 15% over these figures.

Under the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) rules, nurses will need to apply for a Tier 2 (General) Visa to be eligible to work in the UK. They must pass either the IELTS or the OET English Language tests as part of their UK registration application. As compared to other countries, the processing charges are minimal and most employers will refund the charges after starting work in UK

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Degree or Diploma in Nursing > Registered as a nurse in your home country > Eligible to register with UK NMC.


12 months of nursing experience.
Successfully passed IELTS or OET

We will provide you with information about schools for your children. Public schools are free of cost.

The NHS uses pay scales called ‘Bands’. Each Band represents a level of experience and the salary for every Band is different.

Every year, the NHS pay scales are reviewed. The scales are uniform for every NHS Trust throughout the UK.

When you first come to the UK, you will be a Band 3 healthcare assistant with a salary of between £21,730 – £23,177 per year, depending on your experience.

After successfully registering with the NMC and receiving your NMC pin, your Band will increase to Band 5, with a salary of between £27,055 – £32,934 per year.
Your role will be based on full-time hours of 37.5 hours per week.

The NHS uses pay scales called ‘Bands’. Each Band represents a level of experience and the salary for every Band is different.

Every year, the NHS pay scales are reviewed. The scales are uniform for every NHS Trust throughout the UK.

When you first come to the UK, you will be a Band 3 healthcare assistant with a salary of between £21,730 – £23,177 per year, depending on your experience.

After successfully registering with the NMC and receiving your NMC pin, your Band will increase to Band 5, with a salary of between £27,055 – £32,934 per year.

Your role will be based on full-time hours of 37.5 hours per week.

You are covered by the National Health Service (NHS)

This includes hospital, Accident & Emergency (A&E) care, General Practitioner (GP) visit or Clinic visits at any NHS network hospitals or clinics.

Band 5 Salary from £27,055 – £32,934 (once you possess NMC PIN number). Full-time permanent positions, 37.5-hour working week
Flights into the country reimbursed
Visa fees refunded
Assistance and support with accommodation
OSCE test fee paid upfront by the hospital
OSCE training provided by the hospital
Career progression/professional development opportunities
Extra pay for shift differential, overtime & weekend shifts
Paid annual leave: 27 days per annum plus 8 public holidays
Access to generous NHS Pension schemes.

We don’t charge any placement or processing fees.
We work with the best hospitals throughout the UK.
We always provide open, accurate and consistent communication
We support our nurses throughout the NMC registration process
We offer free training materials for the Computer Based Test (CBT)
Our hospitals provide excellent training for the OSCE and pay for the exam
We will support you through the Tier 2 visa application process
We will arrange airport pickup & free temporary accommodation
We adhere to the UK Code of Practice for International Recruitment

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK.
The NMC maintains a register of all nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses eligible to practise within the UK.

Your application to work as a registered nurse in the UK is considered by them.

This is a test of your theoretical practice-based nursing knowledge.
This multiple-choice test can be taken at test centres around the world.
NursEd will provide you with training materials for the CBT.

Since your first few months of rent have been paid for by your employer, you will only need enough money to cover your grocery, transportation and miscellaneous expenses for the first few months.

Benefits of Working In UK

  • Good Salary package. 
  • Extra payment for weekends and night shifts. 
  • 25 Paid Leave upto 33 days. 
  • Assess to generous NHS Pension scheme. 

Minimum Criteria to be a Nurse in UK NHS

  • Registered Nurse
  • Current Nursing Licence 
  • 6 Months of Experience Preferred
  • English Language Proficiency:
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 7 in reading, speaking and listening and 6.5 in writing or OET with a minimum grade of B in reading, speaking, and listening and C+ in writing.TOEFL iBT with a total score of 83 and 26 on the speaking section

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