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This is an excellent time to be thinking
about coming to the UK to work - either as a locum or to take
up a permanent post - on account of the nationwide occupational
shortage of healthcare professionals across a range of specialist
areas.
Pulse Connexions has extensive international recruitment experience,
which means we are well-placed to help with all aspects of the
relocation process as well as finding the most suitable employment
opportunities for you.
Depending on your individual circumstances and preferences,
we can offer you the choice of joining Universal Immigration
Agency UK Ltd's locum team or taking up a suitable permanent
post with a UK employer.
You can earn more as a locum, however you do need to have a
flexible approach: locum assignments can vary in length from
a few weeks to a several months, and you need to have an open
mind on location and type of work. If you're visiting the UK
to see different parts of the country, working as a locum would
suit you very well.
Permanent posts will be more suitable for those who are bringing
a spouse and/or family, who wish to settle in a specific area,
or who have very specific career development aims. Pulse Connexions
will identify the most suitable opportunities for you, co-ordinate
interviews and negotiate the best possible salary and relocation
package.
Whichever option you choose, Pulse Connexions is here to offer
you the best advice and support available.
The UK is situated 20 miles from the rest of Europe and is linked
by the Channel Tunnel and an abundance of air and ferry ports.
This makes travelling to Europe quick and easy.
So, if you want to travel around the UK and Europe and English
is one of your main languages then it makes sense to live and
work in the UK whilst you do so.
The UK comprises of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
All of these countries are full of history with fantastic scenery
and well-known landmarks. The UK has an excellent public and
private transport system that makes travelling to and from work
and for leisure very easy.
The UK has one of the most respected health systems in the world
and has welcomed workers from other countries for many years.
In order to work as a registered nurse in the UK, an overseas
trained nurse needs to:
- be able to speak English to a specified standard
- be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- obtain an appropriate work permit for the UK
- obtain appropriate visa for entry to the UK
- have a confirmed offer of work in the UK
Most professions in the UK require you to register with a
professional body. Once you register with Pulse Connexions
we will help you with your registration application for the
GMC.
For limited registration, the GMC accepts a primary medical
qualification from any university or college listed in the
World Health Organisation's Directory of Medical Schools.
For a full list of universities and the latest updates, please
visit the World Health Organisation web site on our Useful
Links page.
Most professions get professional indemnity cover through
a union; however, you may want to arrange your own cover.
Pulse Connexions advises that you have professional indemnity
and we can provide you with a list of companies who supply
it.
Some positions offer accommodation to temporary staff. For
positions without accommodation, our consultants will be glad
to help you arrange accommodation in the UK.
Pulse Connexions will set up a bank account for you upon arrival
in the UK. This will allow you to get paid as soon as you
start working. Please ask us for more information
If you want to drive in the UK you will need an international
driving licence or an EEA Driving Licence.
As a worker in the UK you will be subject to the same taxes
as a UK resident under the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) Scheme,
which comprises of Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions.
The basic rate of Income Tax from April 2000 will be 22% on
your taxable earnings. These rates are set by the Government
and can vary from time to time.
You will need to fill out some forms relating to Income Tax
but we will inform you of this and assist you when you register
with Pulse Connexions .
National Insurance contributions help pay for some of the
benefits that you may receive whilst working in the UK. This
is also set by the Government and changes at the beginning
of the Tax year (6th April). When you enter the UK and are
intending to work, even for a short period, you must apply
for a National Insurance number.
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