Overseas worker requirements
THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC)
The nursing and midwifery regulator for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
More information on joining the NMC register, the cost of being on the NMC register and NMC requirements.
Who does the NMC regulate and what is their five-year strategy?
Why do overseas nurses have to register with the NMC?
We discuss when and how you can register with the NMC and the process for overseas nurses.
Nursing and Midwifery Council's contact details and the best times to call.
VISIT OUR INTERNATIONAL NURSING HOMEPAGE FOR MORE INFO.
THE GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
The doctor regulator in the UK.
More information on the different GMC registers, the cost of joining and how to maintain your registration.
Who can join the different GMC registers?
General Medical Council's contact details incase you need to get in touch.
VISIT OUR INTERNATIONAL DOCTORS HOMEPAGE FOR MORE INFO.
THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (HCPC)
The regulator for allied health professionals (and other professions) in the UK.
How to register with the HCPC, the cost of doing so and how to keep your registration.
Learn more about the 15 different professions that the HCPC regulates.
Trying to contact the HCPC? Here are their details.
VISIT OUR INTERNATIONAL ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HOMEPAGE FOR MORE INFO.
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
The social work regulator for England.
The Children and Social Work Act 2017 sets out their duties which include maintaining high standards of social work practice.
How to maintain your Social Work England registration
Social Work England renewals happen annually. We have detailed how to maintain your Social Work England registration, meeting their CPD standard.
How do I contact Social Work England?
Get in touch with Social Work England directly via their email address and phone number.
VISIT OUR INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CARE HOMEPAGE FOR MORE INFO.
IELTS
English language proficiency tests for overseas workers.
Can I take the IELTS test online?
More information on where you can take the IELTS test.
How much time do you need to prepare for IELTS?
We discuss how long you should allocate to studying for your IELTS exams.
Can I prepare for IELTS at home?
Here’s our top tips on developing for your English listening, writing, speaking and reading abilities from home.
What do they ask in an IELTS exam?
Information for those preparing for their IELTS listening, IELTS speaking, IELTS reading and IELTS writing tasks.
What is the best way to study for IELTS?
Our tips around developing your English language skills and preparing for the IELTS speaking section of the exam.
What do I need to bring to my IELTS exam?
Find out more about your IELTS exam, including what you need to bring, what the exam includes and more...
What is the passing score of IELTS?
If you’re moving to the UK, you are likely to need to take a language test.
Results are valid for two years from the test date. Find out more about your certification...
OET
English language proficiency tests for overseas workers.
Information on preparing for OET listening, OET speaking, OET reading and OET writing exams.
How do I prepare for my OET exam?
Our tips on how to prepare for your OET exam, including how much time to spend, preparation matierals and FAQs.
What do I need to bring to my OET exam?
Find out what you need to bring to your OET exam, and what you'll need to do when you arrive.
What is the passing score of the OET?
If you're moving to the UK, you are likely to need to take a language test, find out what score you need.
Results are valid for two years from the test date, find out what to do if your OET certificate is more than two years old.
OSCE
The objective structured clinical examination is part of the registration process for nurses trained outside of the European Union / European Economic Area.
What is the OSCE exam in the UK?
What is the OSCE exam in the UK? Where can I take the OSCE exam? We discuss what’s involved and how to prepare for the OSCE exam.
Useful tips around the Objective Structured Clinical Examination, including what the OSCE will test you on, preparing for the OSCE and getting your results.
We have written a series of blogs around moving to the UK and the NHS which you may be interested in. For any specific queries, please get in touch with our international team.
