Are you an internationally educated nurse currently residing in the UK and wanting to complete your NMC registration and join the register?
If you live in the West Midlands then University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) are well placed to support you through your final test of competence and completion of your OSCE.
We are looking for internationally educated nurses who; are enthusiastic, motivated, meet the Trusts English Language requirements and provide evidence that they have successfully completed the NMC CBT, part 1 of the test of competence .
You will have applied to either the adult or child branch of the NMC register and be at the stage in your application where you only require completion of your OSCE
We can offer posts that suit you both professionally and relate to your background, skills and knowledge and at a site which is closest to you. You will be joining an award winning programme - in 2022 the Trust won the Best International Recruitment Experience at the Nursing Times Workforce Awards
For applicants seeking to diversify their career we will support your post NMC registration development supporting your professional development through our School of Nursing , AHP's & Midwifery.
You must :
- Be resident in the UK
- Demonstrate that you meet the health and character requirements set by the NMC
- Have evidence of English Language competence, UHB will only accept:
- In date OET / ILETs, valid for at least 6 months
- Combined OET / IELTs test scores, as per NMC guidelines
- Proof of successfully completing an NMC approved pre-registration course (i.e Nurse Associate course)
- Have evidence of passing NMC Computer Based Test
- Be able to meet the training requirements of the OSCE programme which is full time, 37.5 hours per week Mon to Fri for 6 consecutive weeks
- Have minimum of 6 months post registration experience working in acute hospital setting in your own country, ideally in the last 18 months.
Our offer :
- Employment as a Band 4 pre-registration nurse moving to a Band 5 RN once you gain your NMC registration
- Recognise your international experience when setting your salary
- From the first day of employment a 6 week full time ( 37.5 ) hour per week OSCE preparation course at our international education centre based in Edgbaston Birmingham
- 2 paid attempts at OSCE including expenses (subsequent attempts will be self-funded)
- A period of clinical induction during transition from OSCE preparation into your clinical practice setting whilst awaiting your NMC registration
- Support from International Nurse Educators and Clinical Educators to adapt and induct you into your new practice setting
- Enrolment on the Trust preceptorship programme.
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
Evidence and ability to re validate as required by the NMC
Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months)
Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
Awareness of health and safety issues
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.