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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT GUIDE
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CONTENTS 1. About Us 2. Eligibility 3. Our Offer 4-5. Nurses 6-7. Senior Carers 8. Training 9. Interview Process 10. Visa information 11. Arrival in the UK
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ABOUT US Company information We are Avanta Care - A healthcare recruitment company, with over 20 years’ experience. We recruit nurses and healthcare workers from around the world for vacancies in hospitals, nursing homes, residential and care homes throughout the UK.
Our tried and tested methods Our aim is to provide collaborative and ethical healthcare recruitment. One which provides people with a route to a career in care, but more importantly improves the healthcare industry in the UK. Done well, our job is to match the right people with the right role - We do that with unrivalled screening and checking at the very start of the recruitment process.
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Junction House, Waver Green Pudsey, Leeds LS28 7BG
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AM I ELIGIBLE?
APPLICANTS NEED... A nursing qualification 12 months previous experience in an eligible health or social care job Ability to speak, write, read and fully understand English at least Level B1 on the common European framework of reference for language (CEFR) scale
? HOW CAN I PROVE MY ENGLISH LEVEL? Passing a UKVI IELTS test with a score of
5 or above - SHCA 7 or above - Nurses READ MORE
THIS IS THE MOST COMMON OPTION
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Passing an Occupational English Test with a mark of
C or above READ MORE
Having a degree-level qualification that was taught in English - if studied abroad. Applicant needs to apply for confirmation through UK NARIC that their qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or P.HD
For more info visit www.enic.org.uk
For more info about eligibility, visit avantacare.com/candidates/international
WHAT WE OFFER YOU... CV and profile enhancement Our team will promote your profile to over 10,000 care establishments throughout the UK We will organise all interviews with potential employers Our Training team provides unlimited access to training and development, including The Care Certificate training Read more about the training here We will assist with compliance and can help with the visa application We can assist in booking travel to the UK We can assist with finding affordable accommodation We can assist with travel arrangements once in the UK
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NURSES The UK has one of the most famous and inclusive healthcare systems in the world - The National Health Service.
MAIN DUTIES
And whether your nursing placement is at an NHS establishment or a private healthcare provider, you are guaranteed to be joining a workforce of nurses that set the standard in care. ABOUT THE JOB
Recording medical history and symptoms Administering medications and treatments
PLACEMENT SETTINGS: NHS hospitals, private hospitals, private nursing homes
Collaborating with teams for resident care
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Performing diagnostic tests
AVERAGE SALARY: Over £25,600 per year (May vary, depending on employer and hours worked)
Conducting physical examinations Monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature
TYPICAL TIME SCALE: 8-20 weeks from start of application to placement on average
Providing support and advice to residents APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 4
Nursing Diploma
12 months’ experience
IELTS or OET relevant score
Started NMC registration
Passed the NMC CBT
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Some of these costs may be reimburced to you once you arrive in the UK. This is at the discretion of the care establishment and may differ by job offer. TYPICAL COSTS INCURRED BEFORE TRAVEL TO THE UK IELTS Language exam
£175
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NMC registration
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NMC Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Skilled Worker Visa fee
Client often incurs cost
AVERAGE COST OF TRAVEL Flight to the UK
£500
AVERAGE COSTS INCURRED ONCE ARRIVED IN THE UK Airport transfer Accommodation for 3 months NMC Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)
Client often incurs cost
£100 £1,500 £794
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SENIOR CARERS Due to changes to the UK immigration system, international nurses now have the option to work in the UK as a Senior healthcare assistant or support worker. Although the roles are not the same as that of a nurse, they do incorporate many elements of a nursing position, such as administering medication, team leadership and more. Plus, the immigration route is quicker and more direct, as applicants who take this path do not need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), as those wishing to work as nurses in the UK do. We recruit senior care assistants and support workers for a number of private care and nursing homes throughout the UK. Some of our frequent locations include:
BRISTOL
LONDON
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EXETER
NORWICH
ISLE OF WIGHT
TORQUAY
Click Here to view all our current vacancies. Alternatively, visit avantacare.com /job-openings.
Please note: Jobs in certain locations are not guaranteed and depend on demand at the time of application
MAIN DUTIES
ABOUT THE JOB
Supervise a team of care assistants Write care plans
PLACEMENT SETTINGS: NHS hospitals, private hospitals, private nursing homes
Monitor residents' vital signs
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Maintain resident medical records
AVERAGE SALARY: Over £20,480 per year (May vary, depending on employer and hours worked)
Develop and lead activities for service users keep families informed about their relative
TYPICAL TIME SCALE: 4-12 weeks from start of application to placement on average
Train and mentor new staff APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Nursing Diploma
12 months’ experience
IELTS or OET relevant score
TYPICAL COSTS INCURRED BEFORE TRAVEL TO THE UK Some establisments may wish to reimburse some of or all of these costs. This is however at their discretion and is not an arrangement with Avanta Care Ltd.
IELTS Language exam (if required)
£175
Skilled Worker Visa fee Read more here
£232
AVERAGE COST OF TRAVEL Flight to the UK (Prices varies depending on time of year)
£500
AVERAGE COSTS INCURRED ONCE ARRIVED IN THE UK Airport transfer Accommodation for 3 months
£100 £1,500
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Our candidates say it’s the quality of training that sets us apart from other healthcare companies.
Applicants are enrolled on to our online Care Certificate training course
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And with the success of our online training platform, we’re confident we’ll continue to lead the way in educating healthcare workers for years to come. It all begins with our mandatory Care Certificate training course, which covers the crucial knowledge that every care assistant should possess, with subjects like safeguarding, infection control and emergency first aid.
TRAINING COURSES
Our extensive range of accredited training courses includes: • Accident Reporting
• Equality & Diversity
• Nutrition & Hydration
• Basic Life Support
• Fire Safety
• Oral Care
• Care Certificate
• Health & Safety
• Positive Behaviour
• Communication
• Infection Prevention
• Support
• COSHH
• Learning Disabilities
• Pressure Care
• COVID-19
• Lone Working
• Record Keeping
• Diabetes
• Medication Awareness
• Safeguarding Adults
• Dignity
• Mental Capacity Act
• Safeguarding Children
• End of Life Care
• Moving & Handling For more info visit avantacare.com/training
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1-to-1 tutor access
Support material & videos
Email support & helpline
Certification upon course completion
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INTERVIEW PROCESS Once you have passed our screening process and all relevant documents have been collected, we will begin to send your profile out to a number of suitable clients. If a client likes your profile and is interested in speaking with you, we will liaise between the manager and yourself to organise a video interview at a time that suits both parties. If the interview is successful, the client will send you an official job offer letter. You will need this to apply for your visa. Read more here. Our Recruitment team will then guide you through the rest of the application process.
? COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Why do you want this job? Why did you decide to become a healthcare worker? What’s your biggest achievement so far? Why do you want to work in the UK? What skills make you a good healthcare worker? Click Here to view more common interview questions 9
HEALTH & CARE WORKER VISA APPLICATION The Health & Care Worker visa allows medical professionals to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care. You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. You will need to prove your knowledge of English when you apply.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
After 5 years, candidates should be able to apply to settle completely within the UK with ‘indefinite leave to remain’.
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WHO CAN APPLY? Those outside the UK and are coming to the UK Those inside the UK & extending a current visa Those inside the UK & switching from a different visa Those who want to change their job or employer must apply to update their visa
A valid Passport or driving licence Proof of knowledge of English Job title, annual salary and occupation code Name of employer and their sponsor license number
TRAVEL TO UK
A Police clearance certificate
Our team can assist with booking the flight to the UK, should you require it
Tuberculosis test results if you are from a listed country 2 x Previous job or study references
For more info visit www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa
ARRIVAL IN THE UK Once you arrive at the chosen UK airport, you will be greeted by a driver, organised by ourselves, to take you to your accommodation. You will be invited to an induction day with the hospital/nursing home, where you will meet the manager and get to view your new workplace.
ACCOMMODATION
You may receive a welcome pack, containing essential items to help you settle into UK life. This is at the discretion of the employer.
We recommend the following travel websites:
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cheapflights.co.uk
You will be required to arrange your own accommodation before arriving in the UK. Our team can assist in finding accommodation, should you require it. Some applicants have family or friends living in the UK who they choose to live with. Below are some popular property rental websites:
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