Employing foreign nationals: health (England and Wales)
Updating author: Julie Steele
Consultant editor: Capsticks
Summary
- NHS Employers has published guidance to help employers recruit foreign nationals. (See NHS employment check standards)
- NHS Employers has published guidance on the points-based system of immigration. (See Points-based system)
- The EU Directive on Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications facilitates the free movement of health professionals across EU member states. (See Mobility of health professionals across Europe)
- A code of practice on international recruitment of healthcare workers is available for employers. (See code of practice on international recruitment of healthcare workers)
- NHS Employers has published guidance to provide up to date information to employers on the impact of Brexit on health and social care services. (See Brexit and the NHS)
- The Royal College of Nursing has produced guidance on international nursing recruitment. (See International nursing recruitment)
- Guidance on language competency is available from the GMC, NMC and GPhC. (See Language competency)
- There is a list of designated shortage occupations. (See Shortage occupations)
- Guidance and information is available to assist NHS employers with the employment of refugee healthcare professionals. (See Refugee healthcare professionals)