International Educated Nurse

Job Description

OSCE Training Post (Band 3) – Progression to Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Location: East Surrey Hospital, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Band 3, progressing to Band 5 upon obtaining NMC PIN

Are you an internationally educated nurse currently working in the UK healthcare system and looking to join the NMC register?

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is currently welcoming applications from internationally educated nurses already residing in the UK who wish to develop their nursing careers within the NHS. This is an exciting opportunity to progress from a Band 3 role to a registered Staff Nurse (Band 5) following successful completion of OSCE training and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Essential Requirements:

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Have passed the IELTS or OET in line with NMC language requirements
• Have passed the CBT (both parts) of the Adult Test of Competence
• Currently be working in the UK in a Healthcare Assistant or Nursing Assistant role
• Provide documentary evidence of the above (applications without evidence cannot be considered)

What We Offer:

• During your six-week OSCE training programme, you will be employed as a Band 3. Upon passing the OSCE and receiving your NMC PIN, you will transition into a Band 5 Staff Nurse role.
• You will receive comprehensive support including:
• Free OSCE training valued at £2,000
• Fully funded OSCE exams (up to two attempts: £794 for the initial exam, £397 for a resit)
• Free transportation to the exam centre (first attempt only)
• Sponsorship for up to five years (valued at £6,050)

Our structured OSCE programme has a high pass rate and is led by a dedicated team offering one-to-one training in areas such as care planning, medication administration, and ANTT (aseptic non-touch technique).

About Us:

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust delivers both emergency and non-emergency care to a population of over 535,000 residents across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon. We provide both acute and outpatient services from East Surrey Hospital and additional community-based care from our hospitals in Crawley, Horsham, Caterham Dene, and Oxted.

Our accolades include:

• CQC Rated ‘Outstanding’
• HSJ Acute Trust of the Year (2021)
• National Patient Safety Awards winner
• Ranked in the top 20% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment
• Top acute hospital score for staff engagement in the national staff survey

How to Apply:

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. For a full list of duties, responsibilities, and person specifications, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If you’re passionate about becoming a registered nurse in the UK and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.