List of Requirements for Filipino Nurses Who Are Planning to Work in the UK

Finding a job here in the Philippines is both difficult and time consuming. With a lot of people looking for jobs and the rate of unemployment continuously increasing, Filipinos find ways in seeking better opportunities in different countries overseas. Professionals from the Internet Technology and Medical Care are just two examples of in demand jobs overseas.

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It has been on the news recently that the United Kingdom and Ireland healthcare facilities and hospitals are in need of nurses. The demand is estimated to about 700 nurses according to the news. This is a great opportunity for Filipino nurses to get a job where they can work to earn money and explore the beautiful country of the UK.

However, taking this job opportunity is not that easy. There are a number of requirements that must be completed upon application. Here are the requirements:

· Registration with the United Kingdom’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

· Completion of the IELTS UKVI or the International English Language Testing System exam for the United Kingdom Immigration and Visas. The candidate should get an overall band score of 7.0 in the Academic Module.

· Passing a two-part competency examination composed of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) to be taken in the Philippines and the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) to be done in the UK.

· Applicants for Ireland need an IELTS UKVI score of 6.5.

Applicants who pass CBT are qualified for the OSCE. The applicants will be granted a visit visa that is to expire within six months. If in any case the applicant fails OSCE, he or she can retake it twice. If the candidate still fails to do so, he or she would have to go back to the Philippines before the six-month visa expires. Passers of OSCE are automatically registered nurses with the NMC.

The applicant, however, has to go back to the Philippines and apply for a Tier 2 visa sponsored by a UK employer. Before leaving the Philippines for the UK, the applicant should have an exit clearance with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

For Filipino nurses, it is best to start preparing for the application by understanding the English language requirement – the IELTS UKVI test.

The IELTS UKVI test measures the individual’s the ability to understand and use English in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Some Filipinos overlook the exam to be a simple English comprehension test. However, it is recommended for Filipino nurses to take the exam seriously and take necessary steps in preparing for the test. Here is how one can prepare for the IELTS UKVI test:

· Read English resource materials to improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

· Watch English movies and listen to English songs. It is best to surround oneself with English to get used to with the language.

· Review on grammar. Most candidates have difficulty expressing themselves in English in the speaking and writing tests. Take grammar lessons and speaking classes to improve skills.

· Find an IELTS UKVI review center to help you prepare for the test. IELTS coaches give feedback and make sure the candidate is test-ready before the exam.

· Practice makes perfect. Always use the English language. Be confident in using it every day.

The opportunity for Filipino nurses to work in UK is a chance they should not miss. Start working on those requirements and take the IELTS.

What Kind of Visa Should I Get If I Want to Study in United Kingdom?

There are quite a number of students from different countries who are interested in studying in the United Kingdom. The chance of getting education of prestigious universities overseas excited these individuals, not to mention the opportunity to live and experience the rich culture in the UK. For many Filipinos, being able to find a good university in the UK is a dream come true. Hence, the number of people applying for a student visa in the UK has seen to increase in the past years. What kind of visa must Filipinos or any non-British nationals have to get in studying in the UK?

 

The United Kingdom has different visas for students who want to study in their country. Here are the following:

TIER 4 (General) Student Visa

Applicants for this visa must have the following qualifications:

· Ages 16 and up

· Have an offer of a slot in any course program

· Have the ability to understand and use the English language

· Have good financial records to ensure that he or she has enough money to support himself or herself and pay tuition

Applying for the visa should be at least 3 months before the start of the academic year. Waiting for the visa approval may take about three weeks. Applying for the said visa costs about £322 if the application has been made outside the UK, that is about PHP23,000. The visa allows the bearer to study, work as a student union sabbatical officer, and even work depending on the level of your course. What the bearer cannot do is to get public funds and work as a professional sportsperson.

TIER 4 (Child) Student Visa

Applicants for this visa must have the following qualifications:

· Between the ages of 4 and 16

· Have an offer for a course or any academic program

· Have a consent from parents or guardians

· Have good financial expenses to cover school fees and living costs

The length of the course and age of the applicant determine how long the applicant can stay. Applicants under 16 years old can have a course length (up to 6 years) plus 4 months afterwards while children ages 16 and 17 can have a course length (up to 3 years) plus 4 months afterwards. For children 16 years and above, they can work part-time during the term or full-time on vacation. However, they are not allowed to study in a publicly-funded school, be self-employed or even settle in the UK with this visa.

For Tier 4 (General) Student Visa, it is important for applicants that they take an English proficiency examination. The IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination for UKVI is needed as a major application. An applicant applying for an institution that is studying at a higher education institution a level of CEFR (Common European Framework for languages) level B2 is required. A CEFR level B1 is for applications for any institutions.

Preparing the necessary documents for the student visa application is equally important to having prepared for the IELTS for UKVI. For more information on these visas, you may check them at www.gov.uk. It is important for any person applying for a student visa to the UK to know the facts and necessary requirements prior to their application.