NURSES TO UK
Why UK / WHY should International Nurses choose to come and work in UK?
The United Kingdom is now becoming one of the most desired countries in the world for aspiring Nursing Candidates, due to its welcoming nature and the quality work environment inculcating the deep values of EQUALITY, DIVERSITY and INCLUSIVENESS.
The benefit that comes with these values and the Warmth and Quality of UK life is fulfilling and rewarding at the least. Adding more to the perks is the higher wages, employee benefits and the option to move to the UK with your family. In a nutshell, UK Nursing job has become the standard for aspiring candidates.
All Healthcare employers are different – it varies between hospital trusts, and between public employers and private employers. But irrespective of where or which sector you work, there are extensive perks that you receive. Some of them areas as below:
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You can expect to be on a great paying band when in NHS (Private will differ. But it has been seen in the past that the Salary bands in private remains same or higher to NHS)
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Pay enhancements that reward out of hours, shifts and overtime working. In the NHS you can expect these enhancements to be extended to the night time hours or weekends as well.
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Public Transport discounts as well as various other high street store discounts that applies to NHS staffs and is extended to All healthcare workers as well.
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Free healthcare. The international applicants used to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) which would give them free access to healthcare and General Practitioners in the UK. However with the newest development with the COVID pandemic and changes made to immigration charges and procedures, the IHS have been waived of the HEALTH CARE VISA and the families that accompany them as well.
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Broad range of training and development opportunities. In The UNITED KINGDOM, the employers invest a lot of time, energy and finance in continuing education of their staff in all sectors. For all Nurses pursuing their careers in the UK this is such a benefit to keep them updated with all the changes and progress in the profession. This also enables them to move to higher position in the system and be at the top of their game at all times. With all the education and training and development provided the employers try their best to keep their staff competent and confident at all times.
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Flexible working options, including attractive maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave and a very good pack of annual leave. And all this is with pay leave.
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Option to bring your family with you or join you later in the UK makes it more distinct that many other countries that might give you just a place to work. In the UK, the government and the community understand that people who work here have the right to be with family and should be given an chance to build a Life for themselves and their families in this community when they invest so much here. Hence, the family visa, the option for Permanent Residency and Citizenship is made available (requirements are needed to be met in order to apply for PR or CITIZENSHIP).
These are only some of the positives and perks in the profession. It becomes more rewarding when we consider the Life in the UK. People in the UK believe in Quality of life. The diverse culture, acceptance and the warmth around you will make the life experiences unique and memorable.
The History, Culture, beautiful scenery, Fantastic locations, Pubs ands food, workers benefit, healthcare and THE People – this all comes together to give you a blend of perfection in Quality of LIFE that you and your family can build here in the UK.