To provide information for both European Union (EU) & Non EU (Ex: Nigeria,Ghana, India, Phillipines etc) Staff Nurse Recruitment to UK. The Blog Site also gives information on Boston,UK.
BMIC describes themselves as "a group started by like-minded people to foster a sense of open
friendliness between the rich tapestry of nationalities and cultures we
are lucky to be home to in Boston, Lincolnshire... It is a place that
we are trying to create to encourage interaction and integration ... to
make us all realise that Boston is now 'Home' to many people, and we are
all 'Bostonians' wherever we were born"
The OET and IELTS test English language skills very differently. It
is important to note that OET is not any easier than IELTS, but it
requires a different knowledge of English. The OET tries to imitate the
target workplace and was designed by both health professionals and
language experts together. In comparison, IELTS was developed at
Cambridge University as a tool for testing English language proficiency
for a wide range of purposes (i.e. entry to universities and various
professions). It requires a very high level of English and has been
termed as the "gold standard" because those who pass must be extremely
proficient. However, there is an argument that this type of proficiency
is not necessarily relevant to nursing.
Patsy Deverall, an examiner for both OET and IELTS, states, "There is
a huge intersection between language, culture and communication. IELTS
is measure of English proficiency but doesn't have a cultural component
that can assess relationships between people or the cultural mores at
play in particular situations with patients.”
On the other hand, the OET tests English in a medical context, so it
can be said to be of greater benefit to the candidate in their future
employment. It is important to remember however, that regardless of
whether a candidate sits the OET or IELTS, the Nursing Council may also
require a Competency Assessment Programme to be undertaken so that
overseas nurses are fully prepared to work. There are other small differences between the two tests:
IELTS is substantially cheaper than the OET and is offered more
often. This, combined with its established reputation, makes IELTS the
more popular choice for most candidates.
The OET also has its benefits - if a candidate does not gain a ‘B’
pass in one or more skill areas, they are only required to re-sit those
areas (at a lower price depending on how many skill areas need to be
tested). Whereas students sitting IELTS must re-sit the entire test if
any section is failed.
Both tests have their various strong points - IELTS is instantly
recognisable worldwide, and the OET can be helpful due to its healthcare
context - and passing either of these leads on to medical registration
in Australia. Sydney College of English offers preparation courses for
both tests and is able to support students in whichever path they choose
to gain medical registration in Australia.
Daily Mail News on English Language Test. English tests for foreign nurses are made easier because failure
rate is so high: Exam is blamed for sharp drop in recruitment from
abroad
Current test blamed for recruitment drop leading to nursing shortfall in NHS
Nursing watchdog announced a less academic exam for overseas health staff
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is making
alternative options available for nurses and midwives, trained outside
the UK, to demonstrate their English language capability.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is making alternative
options available for nurses and midwives, trained outside the UK, to
demonstrate their English language capability.
From 1 November 2017, we will accept the Occupational English Test (OET) in addition to the International English Language Test System
(IELTS), as proof of a nurse or midwife’s English language competence.
While this provides an alternative way for nurses and midwives to
demonstrate their English language capability, applicants will still be
required to meet our existing English language standards.
Nurses and midwives who have qualified outside EU/EEA will now also
be able to demonstrate their English language capability by providing
evidence that they have:
undertaken a pre-registration nursing or midwifery qualification taught and examined in English.
registered
and practised for a minimum of one year in a country where English is
the first and native language, and a successful pass in an English
language test was required for registration.
These alternative forms of evidence will bring the options available
for nurses and midwives trained outside the EU/EEA more closely in line
with evidence that we accept for those trained in the EU/EEA.
There is approximately 50 Staff Nurse vacancies in Medicine at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, UK.
The Salary:The Job is offered at Band 5 upto £28,180 pa (Approx. Indian Rupee: 25 Lakhs /pa) depending on experience. The standard working week is 37.5 hours but additional shifts are usually available for extra payment.
Here is a link to an Exchange RateCalculator: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/#
Requirements for a SKYPE/Telephonic Interview :
1)Nursing Degree and at least 1 year of experience.
2) IELTSis the "major Hurdle"and you need to acheive relevant scores of 7. https://www.ielts.org/ As soon as IELTS requirement is met,email"nurserecruituk@gmail.com"to organise a "SKYPE/Telephonic"interview. IELTS scores are only valid for 2 years and hence contact NMC immediately and organise to do CBT (Computer Based Test). https://www.nmc.org.uk/Contact-us/
Immediately after passing IELTS proceed to doing the CBT.
Register with NMC or contact NMC, here is the link: https://ireg.nmc-uk.org/registration.aspx
Email address for NMC: overseas.enquiries@nmc-uk.org
International enquiries: +44 20 7333 6600
This may involve expenses but all fees for IELTS/ CBT will be refunded for recruited candidates.
There are Centres in Kerala & Karnataka as well as other parts of India & conducted in many parts of the World
Please follow the links above but for ease I have added 2 centres in Kerala, INDIA.
Rajagiri College Of Social Sciences
Rajagiri School of Management
Rajagiri Valley P.O
Kakkanad, Kochi
Cochin, Kochi
Kerala 682039
India
Santa Monica Study Abroad Pvt Ltd
3rd Floor, Bio-Arcade Building
Layam Road
Behind Grand Hotel
Cochin
Kerala 682011
India
There are usually training places for the CBT exam in India / Kerala.
Here are a few links which i have found on the web to prepare for this test & most think with a little bit of preparation it is a relatively Easy Exam.
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I am asked by Non-EU, Nurses what exactly is CBT. CBT has generic nursing questions, but also a set of questions on patient or public
safety and are considered to be ‘critical items’ that you will need to
answer correctly as part of your overall exam pass.
Some of these Questions stem from the Mid Staffordshire scandal & its subsequent investigation by Sir Francis QC. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stafford_Hospital_scandal
at least 7.0 in the listening and reading sections
at least 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections, and
at least 7.0 (out of a possible 9) overall.
Applicants may provide two IELTS test certificates to meet the above
requirements, but must not have scored below 6.5 in any categories, in
either of the test sittings.
For example: if an applicant took an IELTS in April 2015 and sat the
test again within six months, they can use the scores from both tests to
satisfy our requirements. However, no individual score can be below
6.5.
Example scenarios
Example 1
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Test 1
7
7.5
6.5
7
Test 2
6.5
7
7.5
8
This application would be accepted.
The applicant has scored 7 in all categories, and no score is lower than 6.5.The two test sittings must be taken within six months of each other to be considered.
My name is Dr Koshy Jacob. I am originally from Adoor in Kerala, India and came to the UK in 1998. Following completion of my training from hospitals including at London, Bristol Royal Infirmary & Manchester Royal infirmary, I joined Pilgrim Hospital, Boston one of the three main hospitals of the United Lincolnshire NHS Trust in 2008.
Pilgrim hospital is facing a shortage of Staff Nurses in my Department and we are looking to recruit approximately 50 Qualified Staff Nurses. Predominantly we are looking to the Commonwealth countries including India, African countries including Nigeria, Phillipines etc to meet our Nurse recruitment requirements.
Here`s a few "Youtube" video introducing some of our patient centered concepts which also includes continuous training and learning to give high Quality Care to our patients.
At Pilgrim Hospital, we are multiethnic with a good proportion from India especially the state of Kerala, African Countries as well as The Phillipines.
Most non - EU ( outside the European Economic Area) nurses including Keralite nurses apply for Band 5 nurse with a salary of approx £21,692 - 28,180 pa.
Boston is a town with a small port near to the Lincolnshire Wolds, on
the east coast of England. It is the largest town of the wider Borough
of Boston. The borough had a total population of 64,637 at the 2011
census and is located due north of Greenwich on the Prime Meridian. The
town has a market, held every Wednesday and Saturday in one of England's
largest market places.
Boston has an Indian community and shop which sell Halal meat, Mangoes, Spices and Indian foodstuff. Majority of the Indian community in Boston work at the Hospital. They are from different states of India including Andhra, North India, Kerala, Bangalore and Tamilnadu. There are colleagues also from East Europe, Spain, Greece, Italy, Lithivania, Hungary, Czech republic, Nigeria, other African countries, Mauritius, Phillipines, Burma & Egypt. Boston also has East European, Chinese and Afro Caribbean shops selling imported regional foodstuff.
Boston has a good selection of State & Grammar schools. State Grammar schools in Boston are free or non-fee paying. New research carried out by property organisation Savills shows that
the cost of living spaces across the county are among the best value for
money nationwide.There are ample leisure activity opportunities, for both adults and
children including a number of Swimming Clubs/pools, Tennis clubs, Badminton,Cricket, various Lynx Golf courses, Football stadium, well-equipped gymnasiums
all within 10 minutes driving distance from the town-center. Boston is a good place to give children a well rounded education ( Kuk-sool, Horse Riding, Kumon, Music training facilities, Singing) , Blackfriars theatre academy etc essential to acheive a place in world class Universities like Cambridge, Oxford, UCL, Kings, Birmingham etc... (All this at very reasonable prices compared to cities like London / Manchester).
With Good Grammar schools (where one dosent have to pay) , Bigger houses with garden there is an opportunity to have a better quality of lifestyle than in more expensive cities.
The saving potential for a staff nurse is more than in nearby cities like Leicester, Birmingham , Peterborough or in London.
Grammar schools in Boston are (non fee paying) with good results. Good education to children is very affordable and a good proportion of students gain entry to Medical & Enginnering Schools. http://www.bostongrammarschools.co.uk/
Malayalam Movies are screened at Boston West End Cinemas usually at 3 pm on Sundays.
Tickets: www.westendcinema.co.uk | t: 020 3393 3373.There is Malayalam Mass at Roman Catholic church in Boston.
Hospital Leaders:
Maxine Skinner is Head of Nursing in Medicine at Pilgrim Hospital while Michelle Rhodes is the Director of Nursing for United Lincolnshire NHS Trust.
Here is a Link to the Hospital Board. https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/about/trust-board/
The Trust Chief Executive is Mr Jan Sobieraj & heres a link to his twitter https://twitter.com/JanSobieraj
and a Youtube link discussing some of the challenges in the NHS .
Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Clinical Research Facility.
Clinical research is centre stage with the research facility at Pilgrim Hospital. The Director of the Lincolnshire
Clinical Research Facility is Dr Tanweer Ahmed.The facility includes a patient consulting room, research
laboratory, filing storage room, research offices, meeting room and
kitchen.
At Pilgrim, the research team are working on a number of trials
including oncology, haematology, stroke, cardiology, paediatric,
dermatology, diabetes, midwifery, ophthalmology, respiratory,
anaesthesia, gastroenterology, renal and orthopaedics. pic.twitter.com/yERsIhGYyi
