Begin your nursing career in the UK with us!
If you are an experienced registered nurse in your home country, we can help you navigate the way to a rewarding career in the UK.
The UK has one of the most progressive healthcare systems in the world. And whether you work for the NHS or a private nursing home, you will be part of a team of nurses who bring comfort, care and first-class nursing to patients and service users every day.
Many of the hospitals and healthcare establishments that we partner with offer fantastic options for their nurses, including career progression and opportunities in specialist areas.
What we can offer you
Our team have over 20 years experience recruiting overseas healthcare workers and assisting them in finding jobs in the UK.
From first enquiry, to interview, to work placement, our team are here to advise and guide through the application and immigration processes.
If you meet our criteria, we will ask you to register on our system. Once registered, we will enhance your CV and profile and promote you to over 10,000 hospitals and nursing homes throughout the UK. We will introduce you to suitable employers and will arrange video interviews on your behalf.
If successful, we will then advise you on the visa application, can assist with booking travel to the UK and assist with anything else.
NURSE DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Recording medical history and symptoms
- Administering medications and treatments
- Collaborating with teams for resident care
- Performing diagnostic tests
- Conducting physical examinations
- Monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature
- Providing support and advice to residents
APPLICANT CRITERIA:
- Nursing diploma in home country
- 12 months minimum nurse work experience
- Passed language exam at relevant score
- Started the NMC registration process
- Passed the NMC computer based test (CBT)
AVERAGE SALARY
AVERAGE HOURS
VACANCY SETTING
HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME
APPLICATION INFORMATION
• IELTS language exam – Overall score of 7 Read more
• OET language exam – Score C or above Read more
• Having a degree-level qualification that was taught in English – if studied abroad. Applicant needs to apply for confirmation through UK NARIC that their qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or P.HD Read more
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) regulates nurses and midwives in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. NMC has set standards for nurses and midwives to meet in their working lives.
Nurses and midwives must follow the NMC code of conduct, which states how they must work and behave. To protect the public, NMC has set standards for education, to make sure nurses and midwives have the right skills and qualities when they start work. They keep a register of all nurses and midwives who have met these standards. READ MORE
A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa.
In order to apply for your UK work visa, you need a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS). The employer acts as your sponsor and will apply for this on your behalf. Your COS will last 3 years, after which you can be re-sponsored. After living in the UK for 5 years, you can apply for permanent residency. Read more
Visa fee: £232
There are a number of documents needed when applying to work in the UK, including:
- A valid Passport or driving licence
Proof of knowledge of English
Job title, annual salary and occupation code
2 x Previous job or study references
- COVID vaccination certificate
- Nursing degree certificate
- TB result (if from a listed country) MORE INFO
- Copy of Visa (if in UK)
- Proof of address
- If you’re applying from overseas, or if you’re applying in the UK but have been here less than 12 months with permission, you’ll need to show: Evidence that you can support yourself in the UK, for example, bank statements. You must have at least £1,270 in your account. Funds must have been in the bank account for at least 28 days in a row – day 28 must be within 31 days of applying for the visa
- Full medical report (Not necessary on initial application but will need to see this before Visa application)
Any nurses who arrive in the UK for a nursing role will need to sit the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). It’s a competency test that is part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) registration process for nurses and midwives trained outside the EU/EEA. Read more
• Price: £794
POPULAR LOCATIONS
BOURNEMOUTH
BRISTOL
EXETER
ISLE OF WIGHT
CURRENT NURSING JOBS
GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR THE VISA
Read our comprehensive guide to applying for the Health Care Worker Visa here.
CONTACT US
The team are very kind and helpful, good professionals, prompt services and responses, always ready to support and help you
I’ve been dealing with Avanta Care for the past 6 months and have found the team to be extremely professional. Care staff are of high calibre and the team are on hand to deal with any queries or issues
The application process was quick and easy and the interview was professional, but friendly. I was offered a job 2 days after my interview and began work the following week
Accreditations & Memberships
Avanta Care Ltd is an Awarded supplier of Healthcare Professionals on the HealthTrust Europe framework
HealthTrust Europe hold a strong and long-standing relationship with the NHS, and take a partnership approach to improve healthcare performance. They are committed to developing and delivering solutions that support the needs of public sector healthcare providers
