Explore our support and guidance welcoming internationally educated nurses and nurses returning to the workforce.
Supporting information from employers (SIfE)
International nurses come to the UK with exceptional skills and experience and with the right support can join the Nursing and Midwifery Council to become a registered nurse in the UK.
We also know from our workforce data there are large numbers of nurses working in the sector who have been unable to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) due to English language requirements.
In 2023 the NMC held a consultation and made changes to their English language requirements and introduced the Supporting Information from Employers route to registration.
Internationally recruited nurses
Hear from an employer and nurse about their recruitment experience as well as the importance of pastoral support for the nurse who has now successfully registered in the UK.
It might be of interest to providers and employees to connect with the diaspora organisation from which the nurse is arriving. Find out more.
Many of the union bodies support internationally recruited nurses and care workers with specific progammes, individual support and guidance. Here are some examples: