International Nurse recruitment

I started my nursing journey in 2004 as a first year nursing student in the Philippines. In 2008, I successfully completed my nursing course and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, with flying colours. Upon qualifying, I have worked in various clinical areas such as the Emergency Department, Intensive Care, the Outpatients department and a medical-surgical ward.

In 2018, overseas recruitment in the UK opened up. I grabbed this opportunity and was fortunate enough to have been shortlisted and recruited as a Staff Nurse in one of the biggest trusts in the United Kingdom, Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH).

In July 2019, I migrated to the UK and started my role as a pre-pin nurse on a ward that specialises in vascular diseases. As an overseas nurse, I was required to sit the NMC Test of Competence (ToC) to gain my UK NMC registration. With the help from the NUH Practice Education Team and with the support of my ward team, I successfully completed the NMC ToC.

When we were training for the ToC, the dedication and support provided by the education team had inspired, influenced and sparked my interest in education. In 2020, I secured a secondment as a Practice Educator for International Nurses - making my dream of helping and supporting aspiring overseas nurses during their transition to nursing in the UK.

I am now a Clinical Educator on the ward where my UK nursing career began. I am proud of my career journey and thankful for those who have helped and supported me along the way.

There are limitless career opportunities and progression at Nottingham University Hospitals. Nothing is impossible - believe that you can do it and make sure to get support when you need it.