Working in the UK nurses and midwives
This section explains how you can apply to come to the United Kingdom as an overseas qualified nurse or midwife to undertake a supervised practice placement or midwifery adaptation programme.
Some overseas qualified nurses can apply for permission to enter the United Kingdom as a work permit holder. You should read the page on who should apply for more details.
The requirements you need to meet are set out in the eligibility section.
If you come to the United Kingdom as an overseas qualified nurse, you will be given permission to enter and stay in the United Kingdom for a maximum of 18 months. At the end of the 18 months you will be expected to leave the United Kingdom. See the extending section.
This page explains who needs to apply for permission to enter the United Kingdom as an overseas qualified nurse or midwife.
In order to be able to work as a nurse or midwife in the United Kingdom, you must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). If you are an overseas trained nurse or midwife, you can only apply for registration with the NMC if your qualifications are recognised by the NMC.
As an overseas trained nurse, you are required to undertake 20 days protected learning before you can register with NMC. You may also have to undertake a period of supervised practice; the NMC will decide whether you need to undertake the supervised practice.
If you are only required to undertake 20 days protected learning, your employer can apply for a work permit on your behalf.
If you are required to undertake a period of supervised practice, you will need to apply for permission to enter the United Kingdom as an overseas qualified nurse. You should read the page on eligibility for the requirements you need to meet.
If you are overseas trained midwife you are required to undertake 20 days protected learning and a midwifery adaption programme before you can register with the NMC. You will need to apply for permission to enter the United Kingdom as an overseas qualified midwife. You should read the page on eligibility for the requirements you need to meet.
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