Job Advert
Welcome to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Here at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, we are finalising our International nursing recruitment programme.
As an internationally trained nurse, you will be bringing a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience into NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We also understand the challenges you will face in relocating to Scotland. We are here to support you every step of the way.
We know that starting a career can be tough, even more so if it involves moving to another country. This is why our Workforce Supply Team has launched a recruitment scheme to support nurses moving to the UK.
International Nursing Recruitment Programme
Our International nursing recruitment programme supports international nurses while they take their objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE). All international nurses must have an OSCE in order to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work in Scotland. But you will be interviewed and offered a position within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde before entering the programme to prepare you for the OSCE.
A key aim of this programme is to maintain the high standards of nursing at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. For these standards to be maintained, there are certain things international nurses must have.
- Before coming to Scotland, you will need to pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Occupational English Language Test (OET)
- When you've passed this, you can start the first part of the NMC registration process - a computer-based test (CBT) of your theoretical and practical knowledge
- After this, you can apply to the NMC, travel to Scotland, and take your OSCE
As well as helping you pass your OSCE, the Workforce Supply Team can arrange for you to be shown what it is like to work as a nurse in Scotland.
When you arrive, you will get a starter pack to help you settle. This includes:
- accommodation
- provisions
- guidance on settling in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde region.
For further information on the various stages of this exciting programme, visit: International nursing recruitment programme.
About the role
To work as a Registered Nurse within Scotland you must hold a valid registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council - see our International nursing recruitment programme for an overview of this process.
As an internationally trained nurse, we are keen to support you with settling into Scotland, as well as preparing you for your NMC registration examinations. Therefore, we are delighted to offer our nursing staff a temporary role as a pre-registration nurse, for a maximum of eight months whilst you prepare and undertake your NMC examination.
Pre-registration nurse
Whilst you are working as a pre-registered nurse, you will earn a salary between £23,709 (GBP) to £25,982 (GBP) per annum (subject to approval). This salary is based on a full-time contract (37.5 hours per week). If you are working less than 37.5 hours per week, your salary is reduced on a pro-rata basis.
Registered nurse
As an NMC-registered nurse, you will earn a salary between £26,104 (GBP) to £32,915 (GBP) per annum. This salary is based on a full-time contract (37.5 hours per week). If you are working less than 37.5 hours per week, your salary is reduced on a pro-rata basis.
Click here to download an example of an NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Registered Nurse job description. This document outlines the typical role, responsibilities and duties required of an NMC-registered nurse, as well as the expected knowledge and skills you are required to demonstrate in this role.
Further information
For further information on the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde International nursing recruitment programme, or to express your interest in this programme, click the 'Apply for job' button and complete the application form. A member of the Workforce Supply Team will be in contact with you to discuss your application and circumstances in further detail.