If foreign nurses aim to practice clinically in the UK, they must obtain registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council). The NMC is the UK’s statutory regulatory body responsible for registering and regulating nurses and midwives. To register with the NMC, applicants are required to pass the following assessments: To work clinically in the […]
The salary structure for nurses in the United Kingdom is set by the National Health Service (NHS), the country’s public healthcare system. In this article, we provide a detailed overview of annual nurse salaries in the UK, broken down by role and seniority. This guide is intended for international nurses who are planning to work […]
If you’re planning to work as a nurse in the UK, choosing the right English test is a critical first step. Understanding the difference between IELTS and OET—and how they are assessed by UK authorities—can save you significant time and effort in your registration journey. Working as a Nurse in the UK and the Role […]
If you’re an internationally trained nurse aiming to work in the UK, understanding the registration process and salary expectations is essential. At OET Bank, we support healthcare professionals preparing for overseas careers with practical, exam-focused resources designed for real clinical communication. How to Become a Nurse in the UK To get straight to the point, […]
In the UK, there is a short-term clinical training program for overseas doctors known as the Medical Training Initiative (MTI). Normally, international doctors seeking clinical practice in the UK must first pass qualification examinations required for GMC registration, such as PLAB or MRCP, followed by a competitive job application process. However, physicians who already hold […]
Among IMGs who want to work in the UK, many are ultimately aiming for a consultant position. If you completed medical school outside the UK and want to practise medicine there, your first major step is registration with the GMC. The GMC is the public body that regulates doctors and maintains the medical register in […]
Many doctors who aim to practise clinically in the UK feel hesitant about having to restart their careers as trainees. For IMGs who have already spent many years working as fully qualified specialists abroad, the prospect of returning to several years of postgraduate training can feel unnecessarily time-consuming. Traditionally, doctors in this position utilised the […]
For IMGs aiming to practise clinically in the UK, passing either PLAB or the MRCP exams is required. PLAB stands for Professional Linguistic and Assessments Board. It is an exam pathway specifically designed for IMGs who wish to begin working in the UK as soon as possible. Upon passing PLAB, candidates are eligible to start […]
IMGs who aim to practice clinically in the UK must obtain GMC registration. GMC stands for The General Medical Council, the public authority that oversees medical licensing in the United Kingdom. To register with the GMC, IMGs may choose between PLAB or MRCP. PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) is designed for IMGs who wish […]
For IMGs who wish to work as doctors in the United Kingdom, the first essential step is obtaining GMC registration. GMC stands for The General Medical Council, the public body responsible for maintaining the UK’s official medical register and regulating medical practice. To gain GMC registration, IMGs generally choose one of two major pathways: the […]