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Supporting your
NHS nursing career journey to the UK

Resource Finder, is a nurse recruitment specialist and has placed several thousand nurses into NHS Trusts across the UK. If you are an overseas nurse, looking to relocate to the UK, we’re here to support you on your journey.

why work with us

We provide the ultimate level of care and support

Above everything else here at Resource Finder, we care deeply about the wellbeing of each candidate we place to work in the UK. We go above and beyond to support candidates with a seamless recruitment process, a fully supported deployment programme and ongoing pastoral care once they arrive here in the UK, ensuring they successfully adapt to life in the UK and their new career.

Why work for the NHS?

The UK has one of the most revolutionary and progressive healthcare systems in the world. Working for the NHS means you can be sure that you are joining a national workforce that provides first-class healthcare at no cost to the UK population. Each NHS Trust offers a very attractive recruitment package, including the following:

The UK has one of the most revolutionary and progressive healthcare systems in the world. Working for the NHS means you can be sure that you are joining a national workforce that provides first-class healthcare at no cost to the UK population. Each NHS Trust offers a very attractive recruitment package, including the following:

  • Starting salary for Band 5 NHS registered nurse - £28,407 to £34,581 per annum / 37.5hrs per week
  • Free flight, COS & visa to the UK
  • NMC registration paid for
  • 35 days paid annual leave rising to 33 (inc public holidays)
  • Choice of additional overtime
  • Generous NHS pension
  • Free and supported accommodation (dependent on the Trust)
  • Free NHS healthcare & paid sickness leave
  • OSCE training & support paid for

To view the details of our latest nursing vacancies we have at the moment, click below and start your journey to an NHS nursing career.

View our nurse vacancies

We’re here to support you on your journey

We’re here to support you on your journey

Kerry Thompson is our Principle Clinical Educator and she is dedicated to providing candidate support pre and post-deployment to the UK. As a registered nurse, Kerry has worked in the NHS for over 14 years and so she provides excellent insight into the life of a nurse and clinical requirements and environments. Kerry can also provide dedicated OSCE training on-site, should NHS Trusts require off-site learning, at the Resource Finder office in our dedicated clinical training room, and support candidates at every stage of the exam process.

Kerry Thompson

Principle Clinical Educator

Helping to support your NHS nursing career journey to the UK

IELTS/OET Support

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CBT Preparation

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THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A robust, tailored pathway designed for candidates

Our candidates benefit from a fully-funded model of deployment from pre-interview preparation to deployment and beyond.

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STEP1

Application submission to Resource Finder, or in-country accredited partners

STEP2

Interview with the selected NHS Trust via video call

STEP3

Upon interview success and offer acceptance, the NMC registration process begins

STEP4

CBT is to be taken to test clinical competence and knowledge

STEP5

Complete all compliance checks and submission of all required documents

STEP6

Visa application processed for your eligibility to live and work in the UK

STEP7

Flights booked and travel arrangements made

STEP8

Arrival in the UK and transfer to your accommodation

STEP9

OSCE training commences, 6-8 weeks ahead of the exam

STEP10

Upon your OSCE pass, you'll receive your NMC pin and you will be a fully registered UK nurse

Minimum criteria

Minimum criteria

  • You must have a nursing degree
  • Minimum 12 months of registered practice (preferred)
  • No more than 12 months out of practice (preferred)
  • English language proficiency in IELTS/OET (applies to nurses who have trained in non-majority English-speaking countries)
  • CBT: we will accept none-CBT passers; however they must commit to completing the CBT by the required timescales related to the deployment plan

 

English Language Competence

If you trained in a country that is not on the list of ‘majority English-speaking countries’ as per the NMC, then you will need to pass one of the following English Language Tests as part of your UK registration application.

Contact us to see how we can support you and your English language test preparation

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our candidates and clients...

One of the best Recruitment Agencies you’ll ever meet.

My experience with them was unbelievable! These people are so open and honest and do exactly what they say they will do. Thank you, Resource Finder, for bringing me to the UK!

Registered Nurse, Nottingham

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our candidates and clients...

Resource Finder had the simplest requirements unlike with other agencies, which reduces anxiety.

My CoS was available in approximately two weeks, which is for me was a fast track and I was always provided with updates regarding my queries with assurance always there. The most crucial part was when I reach the UK and it is time for OSCE. I was so anxious at that time, but Resource Finder supported and motivated me, and now I have passed OSCE after being in the UK only nine days.   Unfortunately, I was sick for a day, and I reached out to Resource Finder whose team provided me with the time to assess my condition and gave me options including offering financial support for medication. This kind of action from an agency is very impactful because I felt cared for, and it boosts my moral to strive hard knowing there are people who trust in you to be successful. Thank you, Resource Finder.

Registered Nurse, Maidstone

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our candidates and clients...

We’ve worked with Resource Finder for five years now and it has been the best move we had ever made.

As a Trust we have a close working relationship that we know we can depend on. The support from Resource Finder has had a massive impact on the establishment, particularly for international nurses with a process that has become seamless and very easy to manage as a result of the expertise and the genuine passion Resource Finder has for what they do. I would recommend them to anybody!

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our candidates and clients...

My OSCE training was very informative. Kerry ensures that we know and understand everything. I gained a lot of confidence in OSCE through the course.

Kerry make sure that whatever she teaches is up to date with the marking criteria. She is giving each station practise material for us, also guiding us how to approach each station. Allowing us to practise the APIE and skill station, gives feedback which was very honest and comprehensive, and it is very helpful. She is always available to deal with queries that we have, very supportive and encouraging.

Registered Nurse, Hull

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our candidates and clients...

Having worked with Resource Finder in my last three Trust’s over the last seven years, I can say the reason we have continued to work together is the fact they always deliver.

I have witnessed the company’s growth; however, the level of personal service and close working relationship has always
been maintained. Top performance and delivery consistently!

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our candidates and clients...

We have worked with Resource Finder for five years now and as a Trust, we feel spoilt by the service we receive.

The service provided is reliable and they have always delivered. We know Resource Finder will go above and beyond to ensure we’re satisfied and, importantly, candidates are happy and looked after.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our candidates and clients...

I found working with Resource Finder very lovely.

Sarrah and Megan are really nice and supportive throughout the whole process. I am looking forward to starting my NHS career. I can’t thank Resource Finder enough and I would definitely recommend them to others looking to start a career in the UK.

Registered Nurse, Lincoln

CURRENT VACANCIES

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Useful Resources

Useful resources to aid your research into an NHS nursing career in the UK

The independent regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK, and nursing associates in England. Their vision is for safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery practice that improves everyone’s health and wellbeing. They are the independent regulator of more than 771,000 nursing and midwifery professionals.

NMC website

Part one of the Test of Competence 2021 is a computer-based test known as the CBT. You can sit your CBT or OSCE in any order, but you must successfully complete both parts to continue with your application for initial registration or readmission to the NMC.

Read more about CBT

Part two of the Test of Competence is a practical exam known as the OSCE. In this part, you’ll be tested on your clinical and communication skills. You can sit your CBT or OSCE in any order, but you must successfully complete both parts to continue with your application for initial registration or readmission.

There are five approved OSCE test providers:

  • Oxford Brookes University
  • University of Northampton
  • Ulster University
  • Northumbria University
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

 

 

NHS Employers is the employers’ organisation for the NHS in England. They support workforce leaders and represent employers to develop a sustainable workforce and be the best employers they can be. They also manage the relationships with NHS trade unions on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

NHS Employers website

The Association was founded on the 2nd of July 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide a forum for Filipino nurses in the UK to network and discuss issues of collective interest.

FNA-UK is committed to equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusivity. They welcome every Filipino nurse in the UK from every gender, religion, faith and sexual orientation.

FNAUK website

NICE balances the best care with value for money across the NHS and social care, to deliver for both individuals and society as a whole.

NICE website

Our Accreditations

We are very proud of our awards and accreditations recognised by the frameworks governing NHS procurement procedures, enabling us to recruit safely and efficiently for candidates and clients alike.