The Nursing Times has published an article about fears nurses could go on strike following new Government's plans. Full article In the Daily Mail, issues are raised about safety checks for Overseas nurses being lifted. Full articleFor a list of all our current Nursing jobs, please visit our website HERE This post has not been rated yet.
The UK Government is planning a limit on skilled and highly-skilled workers from outside the European Union coming to live and work in the UK. This will of course affect Nurses and other Healthcare professionals from overseas. The new scheme will start on the 19th of July 2010, when the UK Border Agency will introduce a limit on the number of certificates of sponsorship that each sponsor can assign to migrant workers under Tier 2 (General). For us, it means Hospitals and Healthcare Employers who are currently sponsoring staff from outside Europe will now have a limit. You can read the latest news HEREI will post updates as I get them. For all my current vacancies, please visit: www.nursefindersuk.com This post has not been rated yet.
This week, the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council ( NMC) has launched their new website. It is supposed to make it easier for everyone to find relevant information. Judge for yourself HEREI personally like the new site. The registration area certainly looks more user-friendly On the Government front, the new Chancellor,Geoge Osbourne has just announced his first spending cuts for the UK. According to The Times Online, he stressed that the “front line” of key services such as the NHS would be protected, and said that the longer-term effect of cuts would be to boost employment, rather than reduce it. Let's hope we will see more opportunities and support for dedicated nurses and Healthcare professionals. Time will tell! Full article HERELooking for a new jobs? Please contact us and visit our website!
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What is the current situation?
Currently, only nurses on the skilled shortage list can be considered straight away for a sponsorship visa under the Tier 2 point system.
This means that it is difficult for non EU citizens to obtain a sponsorship visa (which replaced the old work permit).
The current Shortage List for nurses only includes the following:
•Operating Theatre Nurse
•Neonatal Intensive Care
If you are not specialised in Theatres or Neonatal Intensive care, you might get a Sponsorship Visa ONLY if a hospital can prove that they have unsuccessfully tried to recruit within the UK and EU first.
It is therefore very hard for Overseas Nurses to get a post in the UK.
Remember you have to get your NMC registration as well (UK Nursing and Midwifery Council).New Government - New rules?
Under David Cameron's new coalition government, it looks like skilled professionals will find it even more difficult to come to the UK.
A cap on UK immigration has already been announced.
It means the new government will put a limit on the number of non-EU people being allowed to live and work in the UK.
For now, all we can do is wait for further details on forthcoming policies.
You can read the first announced policies on the BBC News site HERE
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This week, we have seen a rise in clients contacting us regarding Occupational Health and Practice Nurses vacancies. You can view our current posts HereWe have many new opportunities for nurses who need a career change. If you feel it is time to move on but don't know where to start, contact us on 01732355585 (UK number)  This post has not been rated yet.
International Nurses week is celebrated all around the world from the 6th to the 12th of May. It is a time to remember dedicated nurses and the big contribution they give to people worldwide. The 12th of May is the day for the main event as it is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. You can read more about a tradition that has been running since 1965 here.This year's theme is "Delivering Quality, Serving Communities: Nurses Leading Care Innovations". This post has not been rated yet.
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