Why do people say it's hard for someone to get an employer willing to sponsor a foreigner or non EU citizen in the UK? Now here is someone who got a job all the way from Nigeria

crushsugar:
The question is why would I leave in the first place?
Simple answer is I was tired. Tired of the structure, staffing, poor opportunities, I felt stuck and just wanted more.
I wanted to see what's going on out there. I wanted to be part of a standard setting and reach for my dreams which seems impossible for me or would have taken so much time. This wasn't about money. It's about fulfilment.
So, my dream of working abroad started about 2 years after school of nursing. I was working but not happy, after going for post basic program, I still felt stuck somewhere even with a public service job. With all the experiences I don't want to bore is with, I finally made up my mind in October 2018.
Booked IELTS UKVI, in January and did the test March 1st. It came out well.
Then I searched for a potential employer, did the interview and was offered appointment.
So, paper work began.

What was your IELTS overall score

Are you a BSN nurse or diploma

What's your advice for someone seeking for an employer in UK after writing IELTS

Thanks for this refreshing thread, hoping to hear from you

LOSKYXANDER:
Why do people say it's hard for someone to get an employer willing to sponsor a foreigner or non EU citizen in the UK? Now here is someone who got a job all the way from Nigeria

There is a Nursing shortage in the UK.

Hadampson:
Nice @crushsugar

Look for living in UK thread on nairaland. It would be of great benefit to you

Ok
Thanks

queengift:
So after Ielts, a nurse can get a job in UK. was it difficult getting a job from Nigeria? please throw more light

After IELTS, you have every employer/agents running after you because they are in need of nurses.
It wasn't difficult at all.
It is possible to apply directly to a hospital but by my own observations, it is more stressful.
I applied through an agency.
Please do not pay any agent because they are being paid by the employers for their job.
After my IELTS, I sent my CV to my agency which I consider very professional, judging from the openness on their site.
They set me up for a Skype interview, and I got the job.
After that all the paper work began and I took the CBT exam; UK Nursing competency part 1 exam.
The part 2 which is OSCE would be done in the UK.
I hope I have answered your questions correctly.

ecstacy29:


Welcome to the UK, just know that you came at the best season and enjoy it before November creeps in.
We are enjoying the 'warmth' while it lasts.

It's not been funny and they keep saying it is summer, a low 18 degrees. I will cope

4dor:


It's time to download Google maps. Once you do this you'll never get lost again.

I do have maps.
It just didn't work that day

Godian45:
crushsuger,congratulations.I will really like to know there job prospect for pharmacist. and also we like updates with pics

I really don't know about pharmacists, but I there was a thread I followed some time ago that talked about it.
You can always check for their sites. I have discovered that in UK, they put everything online.

Abkreizi:



Yah just teasing us .... send pictures nah... us that dont have hope for obodo oyibo......

Lol
Diaris hope o

STENON:
Welcome to UK Dear. Its so annoying the way the immigration officers always check black people with ECOWAS passport.

Thank you

Trenton:
Following..abeg post pictures anytime you visit Etihad stadium.. home of the champions

Lol
I actually thought He is from Aba

Trenton:
Following..abeg post pictures anytime you visit Etihad stadium.. home of the champions

Lol
Would do that

LOSKYXANDER:
Why do people say it's hard for someone to get an employer willing to sponsor a foreigner or non EU citizen in the UK? Now here is someone who got a job all the way from Nigeria

It depends on the job.
When they need you, you'll get it.
There are other jobs on the shortage occupation list.
You can check them out.
It's just about your arrangements.

ymarts:
What was your IELTS overall score

Are you a BSN nurse or diploma

What's your advice for someone seeking for an employer in UK after writing IELTS

Thanks for this refreshing thread, hoping to hear from you

Diploma
Overall band was 7.5
S-8
R-7.5
L-8
W-6.5
You know what you are looking out for, they are almost similar benefits from employers but you can look out for what you are most comfortable with.
There are plenty of agencies and hospital to choose from.

Congrats. I enjoyed my brief stay in Manchester. Quite cold compared to London and even colder during winter. The free city bus is an added advantage. Manchester accent is however a little bit difficult to pick. Apart from that great city

Today was officially my first day at my work place. We are yet to visit the wards but active training sessions are held for us in preparation for OSCE and acclimatizing to our new setting giving the differences in backgrounds

Hospital library

Hospital reception

Waiting areas

Busy Monday morning

crushsugar:
Busy Monday morning

Where in the UK r u?

Generally, I would say it was a great start especially with knowing everyone is committed to making my stay comfortable.

Good luck in your stay

Employers are everywhere and there are several agencies for this purpose. The First thing is to make a decision you want to practice nursing abroad, then the rest is a cake work, Ps: except IELTS which people find difficult to nail at first sitting though. But don't fret, that one too is easy to pass if you are determine and offcourse the God factor is ultimate.

ymarts:
What was your IELTS overall score

Are you a BSN nurse or diploma

What's your advice for someone seeking for an employer in UK after writing IELTS

Thanks for this refreshing thread, hoping to hear from you

Nemsy:
Employers are everywhere and there are several agencies for this purpose. The First thing is to make a decision you want to practice nursing abroad, then the rest is a cake work, Ps: except IELTS which people find difficult to nail at first sitting though. But don't fret, that one too is easy to pass if you are determine and offcourse the God factor is ultimate.

Please how can one get this agencies??
Thanks

Agencies like; 1)Insignia Global recruits mostly registered psychiatry nurses, in rare cases registered nurses.
2) Neu professionals(www.neuprofessionals.com)
3) Ians group(www.ians-group.com) etc
Those are the very reliable ones I know. You can also google as well.
Please how can one get this agencies??
Thanks [/quote]

crushsugar:

I really don't know about pharmacists, but I there was a thread I followed some time ago that talked about it.
You can always check for their sites. I have discovered that in UK, they put everything online.

pls share the site or link?

Nice thread

Am enjoying your thread

Nemsy:
Agencies like; 1)Insignia Global recruits mostly registered psychiatry nurses, in rare cases registered nurses.
2) Neu professionals(www.neuprofessionals.com)
3) Ians group(www.ians-group.com) etc
Those are the very reliable ones I know. You can also google as well.
Please how can one get this agencies??
Thanks

Thanks really appreciate!!

KingAzubuike:

Where in the UK r u?

York

queengift:
Am enjoying your thread

Thank you