In light of the recent media spotlight on ethical recruitment for the NHS, we speak to Simona Bertolo, Medacs Healthcare’s Head of UK Permanent Recruitment to clarify our position on overseas recruitment. 

Did you know that scoring 6.5 in IELTS writing is now accepted by the NMC? Find out about the latest IELTS rules change and how an IELTS 6.5 score could be good news for international nurses.

Looking to improve your IELTS reading score? Find out how you can get your IELTS reading score to 7.0 or higher with our handy hints and tips.

Looking to improve your IELTS listening score? Find out how you can get your IELTS listening score to 7.0 or higher with our handy IELTS exam hints and tips.

So you’re thinking about progressing your medical career in an English speaking country? Well, before you can accept a job as a doctor, nurse or allied health professional, you will need to take the IELTS exam. Find out more about the four sections of the test.

Want to know what IELTS is all about? As a doctor or nurse starting your journey to working in an English-speaking country, learn about the IELTS exam, scoring system, results and more.

Working in the UK’s beloved National Health Service (NHS) as an overseas nurse has many benefits. Not only will you work in one of the world’s leading healthcare systems, you will also be providing high-quality care that is freely accessible to everyone in the UK. But working in the NHS as an overseas nurse isn’t only about prestige. As an overseas nurse in the UK, you will have the respect of the nation, as well as a healthy pay and benefits package. By partnering with Medacs Healthcare, you’ll get help with every aspect of the move to the UK...

If you’ve ever considered the idea of living and working in Australia or New Zealand, the response from anyone who has already made the move is likely to be ‘well, what are you waiting for?’. Beautiful scenery, amazing weather, great employment opportunities, relaxed way of life. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Surely these countries tick all the boxes?!...

We helped registered Nurse Manny and his family relocate to the UK last year. Manny currently works in the cardiology department at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Find out more about his experience of working and living in the UK.

Pre-registered Nurse Jennilyn Tiu relocated from the Philippines to work at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Jennilyn started her induction on 23 January and we caught up with her to find out how she is settling into her new role.