The document provides information about the process for overseas nurses to work in the UK. It discusses: 1) The significant nursing shortage in the UK that cannot be addressed domestically and requires recruiting nurses from overseas. 2) The minimum requirements to work as a nurse in the UK, including having a nursing degree and registration, English language proficiency, and work experience. 3) The multi-step process involving taking English and nursing competency tests, applying to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for approval, obtaining a visa, and arriving in the UK to take further clinical exams to gain full registration.

1. UNITED KINGDOM
L I V E A N D W O R K I N T H E

2. BA Healthcare (BAH) has been specifically established in Asia to
facilitate and identify overseas nurses in particular those wishing to
understand the procedure for moving to, and working in, the United
Kingdom due to the many years experience the BAH team has in
working with international nurses (since 1999).
It is important to note that BAH is not a recruitment Agency or
Company, but is a facilitator providing expert advice and help to
overseas nurses as consultants for our UK Partner ClearPath who work
closely with UK Employers throughout the UK.
ABOUT US

3. NURSING SHORTAGES IN THE U.K.
• There is a significant shortage of nurses
in the UK that cannot in the short term
be addressed by training new nurses.
• Tried to fulfil this need from Europe, but
failed.
• The only way forward in the immediate
future is by encouraging nurses to come
to the UK from countries outside the
European Union.

4. NURSING SHORTAGES
IN THE U.K.
“Nine in 10 hospitals hit by shortage of
nurses”
“Thousands of NHS nursing and doctor
posts lie vacant”
“Overseas NHS nurses: Restrictions lifted
amid widespread shortages”
- Daily Mail
- BBC
- The Telegraph

5. 40,000
(possibly 100,000)
nursing vacancies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
-BBC

6. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 BS Nursing Graduate or equivalent
 Registered Nurse in your own country
 1 years relevant working experience
 7.0 IELTS or B’s in OET (all subjects)

7. PART A - PROCESS FOR ADMITTING NURSES

8. Once the applicant has passed the initial NMC self-assessment test they have up to 3 months to
book their CBT.
• IELTS or OET is
required before
applying to the NMC.
• Applicants must
initially complete an
on-line self-
assessment
application form to
confirm their eligibility
to apply prior to
beginning their full
application process.
• Need to provide
supporting evidence
of these declarations
during the OSCE
assessment process in
the UK.
PROCESS FOR ADMITTING NURSES - NMC

9. PROCESS FOR ADMITTING NURSES - NMC
TEST OF COMPETENCE – Part One
• Computer Based Test (CBT) taken
locally – 120 Multiple Choice
Questions.
• Applicants only have two (2) attempts
at the test, failure means waiting six
months before trying again – Test
provider: PEARSON VUE

10. REQUIREMENTS ( 1 of 2)
 A valid passport
 Birth Certificate
 A qualification Certificate for each qualification being
submitted.
 Registration Certificates from each country where the
applicant has practiced/been registered.
 Two (2) employment references confirming the applicant’s
post-registration practice of at least 12 months, their
competence and character.
 To be from different senior nurse/clinician if from the same
establishment.
 Transcript of Training for all relevant nursing qualification(s).

11. REQUIREMENTS ( 2 of 2)
 A clear health declaration (medical certificate) from the
applicants Doctor.
 A police clearance certificate from all countries where the
applicant has lived since aged 18 and are valid for 3 months
from date of issue
The NMC aim to process applications within 70 days and if
successful you the participant will be invited to sit the OSCE in the
UK, so at this stage the nurse can fulfil all the criteria for
immigration purposes and leave for the UK.
Note: All the above forms are downloadable, but do this
only when the participant reaches the final assessment stage, not
before!

12. Test of Competence – Part Two
• Objective-structured clinical examination (OSCE) completed
only in the UK prior requirement must have passed your
IELTS/OET, CBT and received approval from the NMC
• OSCE is undertaken by the University of Northampton, Oxford
Brookes University or Ulster University, where a face to face ID
check takes place and all original documentation is scrutinized
including IELTS/CBT results.
• Candidates will have up to 2 years to achieve NMC registration
and allowed 3 failures. If failed you need to start the process
all over again, will need to return to your own country/exit the
UK if this takes more than 3 years, their SOL visa permission
period.x

13. PART B – IMMIGRATION PROCESS
(FOR NURSING AND MIDWIFIRY COUNCIL - NMC)

14.  Must be sponsored by a UK employer (Certificate of Sponsorship)
 Must apply for Tier 2 (General) visa. You can apply up to 3 months prior to expected travel and
should get a decision within 3 weeks and the visa is valid for up to 3 years.
 By extension, you can stay up to 5 years and 14 days under a Tier 2 (General) visa and You are not
allowed to arrive in the UK more than 14 days prior to your sponsorship starting.
 You can work for your Sponsor immediately upon arrival in the UK
 Do a second job in the same field of practise up to 20 hours per week
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

15.  Undertake voluntary work
 Study as long as it does not interfere with your sponsored job
 Multi-entry visa and can bring family members with you
 You cannot get Public Funds, OR apply for a second job before starting
work for your sponsor
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

16. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
ELIGIBILITY
1. A current Passport
2. A passport sized colour photograph
3. Biometrics
4. IELTS 7.0/OET ‘B’ 4 disciplines, reading, writing, speaking and listening
5. Vaccination
6. Bank statements showing the RM4.914 (if required) and needs to have been there continuously for
90 days or a sponsors’ letter stating he will provide accommodation for the first month.
A Certificate of Sponsorship reference number provided by your UK employer
You will need MYR 4, 914 in savings unless your Sponsor is a fully approved (A rated) and states you
will not claim benefits during your stay (All our employers are currently A rated).
DOCUMENTS YOU MUST PROVIDE

17. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO APPROVE YOUR DOCUMENTATION?
• Within 8 weeks for online applications
• Within 10 days if you can access the Tier 2 Priority Application Service
• Usually on the same day if you use the Premium service

18. PROCESS FOR DIPLOMA NURSES

19. REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS
• As a Diploma Holder, it is necessary to achieve the status of a Graduate Nurse.
• This can be achieved in your own Country, or can be achieved in the United Kingdom.
• In the UK you will study for a period of between 12 and 15 months at a British University.
• This will enable you to gain your Degree and qualify as a British Nurse once you have passed the OSCE (Objective
Structured Clinical Assessment).
• You will still need to gain your OET or IELTS, we prefer you take the OET examination before commencing the course.
course.
• This will ‘Fast Track’ you to gaining employment in the UK.
• The Bad News - This Programme must be paid for in the UK by the Candidates, course fees still to be confirmed, but
likely to cost around RM52,000 for the course.

20. HOW TO FUND YOUR UK BSC AS A DIPLOMA HOLDER?
• Firstly DON’T PANIC!!!!!
• The good news is that Candidates are allowed to work in a Hospital, Nursing/Care Home or any other job
job as a student attending a UK University and we will arrange a work placement for you.
• Work 20 hours per week whilst studying and during Holiday periods you can work unlimited hours.
• On average you will earn MYR 1,040 per week during each Semester and RM2,080 or more during
holidays
• In a year this can work out to be RM62,400 + depending on you and the hours you work, as this would
still allow you three weeks a year not working at all.
• This Programme is due to start either in January or April 2019

21. HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?

22. • The minimum salary for an unregistered nurse is MYR 84,609 per year once registered MYR
111,685 per year but this is often higher, on average our nurses earn in the region of MYR
156,000 per year. (Rate £1.00 = MYR5.20)
• An unregistered or registered nurse is allowed to work a further 20 hours per week for an
alternative employer within the Health Care Industry.
• Nurses can double their basic income in a year as nursing agencies are likely to pay
between MYR 52/ MYR 104 per hour, MYR 1,040 to MYR 2,080 per week.
• This would be on top of your normal wages and overtime paid by your full time employer.
HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?

23. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

24. Initial fees payable:
• Registration Fee MYR150.00
• Initial costs (excl. IELTS/OET) payable in your own country MYR 1,664
• IELTS/OET Review and Exam fees vary country to country, but Exam fee usually costs around MYR 816.4 and
OET MYR 1636.75 payable to the Exam Centre and can change.
• Pearson Vue computer based test (CBT) approximate cost MYR 676
• Application fee payable directly to the NMC, cost MYR 728
• The GOOD NEWS is the above fees, less the Registration fee, are refundable by the employer once you have
been accepted by the NMC and your sponsorship certificate has been issued.
HOW DOES IT COST?

25. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Work Permit/Medical Costs – payable from/in your country of residence
The employer will be responsible for paying the following amounts.
• Work Permit/Visa for your-self and each dependent, (if any) cost - MYR 2,225.60
• Mandatory medical coverage £200 per year. For three year visa – MYR 3,120.00
Payments due once in the UK
• OSCE held at Northampton University, Oxford Brookes University or Ulster University and payable in the
UK, MYR 5,158.40 Usually the employer will be prepared to loan this fee to you.
• Final Registration – once the above is completed the overseas nurse can register on-line and gain their
Registration number (PIN) MYR 795.60 making them a fully qualified UK nurse.
• Total of OSCE/Final registration costs for payment in the UK - MYR 5,954

26. WHAT TO DO NEXT?

27. WHAT TO DO NEXT?
Interested? Then complete the application form to see if you qualify for the
UK.
If qualified, pay the RM150 Registration Fee, which includes for free both your LEA
initial English Test and your Mock Exam Fee.
Arrange to take the initial LEA English test and get results
Subject to your results sit the Mock OET and find out if you need additional help or
are ready to take the OET Exam.
The above four steps are what you have to do next in order to be able to start the process for the UK, as
the required standard of English is a prerequisite to being able to continue the process. We will assist you
at all times, you only need to ask.

28. The steps after this are straightforward
Make the initial application to the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) online to
receive the invitation and authorisation to take the CBT.
Take the CBT 120 multiple-choice questions at the nearest Pearson Vue Centre to you (Two
entres in Selangor and one in KL
If successful, then full application can be made to NMC.
A decision / acceptance is given within 70 days of your submission, but this usually takes 30 -
45 days to receive..

29. The steps after this are straightforward
You will receive an invitation from the NMC to come to the UK to take the OSCE (Objective
Structured Clinical Examination) in the UK.
At this point, we confirm your sponsor (employer) and arrange for you to travel to the UK and
join your new employer, who will pay for your visa and air ticket and will arrange your
accommodation.
Your salary entitlement begins upon your arrival in the UK and repayment of your OET / IELTS
and CBT exam fees and your NMC application fees will be refunded to you once you arrive in
the UK.
THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS WE WILL ASSIST YOU
AND OFFER ADVICE ALONG THE WAY

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