Next steps in the recruitment process for Uzbek Healthcare Professionals

Thank you for joining us at our events in Uzbekistan, we so enjoyed meeting you all in Samarkand and Tashkent. NEU Professionals was joined by prestigious organisations Specialist Language Courses, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS and All4Maternity, to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the recruitment and relocation process, along with an understanding of differences in healthcare practice between Uzbekistan and UK.

Moving country is a significant step, and NEU Professionals is here to make your journey seamless and supported. As an Awarded Supplier to the NHS and Ethical Recruiter, we are committed to providing you the highest quality of care and support, every step of the way.

To assist you in taking the next steps of the recruitment process and growing your healthcare professional career abroad, we are providing you with additional information and training material.

Thank you for joining us at our events in Uzbekistan, we so enjoyed meeting you all in Samarkand and Tashkent. NEU Professionals was joined by prestigious organisations Specialist Language Courses, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS and All4Maternity, to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the recruitment and relocation process, along with an understanding of differences in healthcare practice between Uzbekistan and UK.

Moving country is a significant step, and NEU Professionals is here to make your journey seamless and supported. As an Awarded Supplier to the NHS and Ethical Recruiter, we are committed to providing you the highest quality of care and support, every step of the way.

To assist you in taking the next steps of the recruitment process and growing your healthcare professional career abroad, we are providing you with additional information and training material.

Become a Health Professional in the UK Webinar

Become a Healthcare Professional in the UK

NEU Professionals Director and NHS Nurse, Kerry Anne Wykes, was on Microsoft Teams to explain how we help international healthcare professionals relocate to the UK with our 100% no-cost recruitment service. Joining Kerry were special guests from Ministry of Labour Uzbekistan and Shukhratjon Ochilov, from Medecon University, to discuss their local support given to candidates while in Uzbekistan.

By watching this webinar, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for becoming a Registered Nurse or Health Professional at the NHS, including the application process and the support available to help you settle into your new role.

By watching this webinar, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for becoming a Registered Nurse or Health Professional at the NHS, including the application process and the support available to help you settle into your new role.

DO-IT Programme: Past Course sessions

DO-IT Programme: Past Course sessions

DO-IT Programme: Past Course sessions

Kerry Anne Wykes (NEU Professionals Director and NHS Nurse) and our English Language Support Specialists, Jackie Mahugu and Angelique West, hosted a series of webinars designed to prepare these candidates to pass the OET exam at a level required by the NMC. ANY Medical or Nursing Professional is eligible to register and benefit from their dynamic teaching style that will help improve your English skills and provides insights on how to take the OET exam.

Introduction to the DO-IT Programme

Writing sub-test and its format

Listening sub-test and its format

Speaking sub-test and its format

The recordings of all our past course classes are available on YouTube. You can access them by using the following link

What is the DO-IT Programme?

The Developing Opportunities for International Talent Programme is a programme of FREE online English Language Training PLUS support and coaching sessions delivered by NEU Professionals, all designed to prepare you for the UK recruitment process and fit around your busy schedule

How much does it cost?

It’s FREE! The program is sponsored by NEU Professionals Limited. There is no financial risk and lots of potential rewards!

Who is eligible for the DO-IT?

The DO-IT programme is open to all registered medical or healthcare professionals who may need some additional support when preparing to take the UK English Language exams. Eligible candidates may or may not have already taken the TOEFL, IELTS or OET exam and their scores were not sufficient for regulatory council requirements.

What is included in the DO-IT?

The DO-IT programme includes a series of Webinars hosted by NEU Professionals to help introduce potential candidates to the recruitment process. Our team of Language Support Specialists will provide four weeks of webinars to help prepare candidates for their English exams.

Do you want to learn more?
Stay up to date on our social media profiles to join our next DO-IT Programme (TBA)

Do you want to learn more?
Stay up to date on our social media profiles to join our next DO-IT Programme (TBA)

Ready for the next step?

Ready for the next step?

Don’t delay and apply today for our latest job vacancies for international Healthcare Professionals!

If you want to find the best career development opportunity, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) is the right place for you!

  • Must have Nursing degree at post-secondary level leading to registration as a general nurse
  • Minimum of 18 months experience in Mental Health
  • Proof of English language proficiency in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s requirements.*
  • Driving license: desirable, not essential
  • NMC registration – Mental Health” (if not started NMC registration yet, please choose option Mental Health)

*If you have never taken an English language exam (IELTS / OET / TOEFL), then as part of the registration process and to check your current level of English you must complete a free English language test using the British Council’s EnglishScore mobile app. Please note that to be shortlisted for online interviews we require a minimum English language level of B2.

More information: SABP – Mental Health Nurses vacancies

  • Must have Nursing degree at post-secondary level leading to registration as a general nurse
  • Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse
  • IELTS Academic or OET certificate with minimum scores in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s requirement
  • Should have passed CBT exam or booked prior to interview date

Jobs for Registered Nurses/Midwives

  • For Clinical Scientists (such as Clinical Psychologists), you are required to hold a 3-year Taught Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. For the rest of AHPs, you are required to hold an Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year post-graduate experience.
  • IELTS Academic or TOEFL certificate with minimum scores in line with the Health and Care Professionals Council’s requirement. If you are from an English-speaking country or you have studied in English, please contact us to assess your particular case
  • HCPC registration desirable but not essential (we can support with this for the right candidate)

Jobs for Allied Health Professionals

  • Must have graduated from an approved university or passed both parts of the PLAB test within the past two years
  • IELTS or OET certificate with minimum scores in line with the General Medical Council’s requirement.
  • If you didn’t complete an internship, we will accept evidence that you practised for two years continuously after you graduated

  • All pharmacists must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and legally practise as a pharmacist
  • IELTS or OET certificate with minimum scores in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Support with registration for EU Pharmacists can be provided once candidate have passed English Language

Jobs for Pharmacists

  • Accredited Social Work Degree or equivalent Professional Social Work qualification
  • Registration with appropriate professional body
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development/CPD within the last 2 years
  • Good communication skills – written, verbal in a range of situations working with customers and colleagues.

More information: Cumberland Council – Social Workers vacancies

We are NOT currently recruiting Carers, Healthcare Assistants, Practical Nurse, Enrolled Nurses or Physiotherapists. If vacancies become available, we will announce it on our social media accounts.

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MENTAL HEALTH NURSES

If you want to find the best career development opportunity, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) is the right place for you!

  • Must have Nursing degree at post-secondary level leading to registration as a general nurse
  • Minimum of 18 months experience in Mental Health
  • Proof of English language proficiency in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s requirements.*
  • Driving license: desirable, not essential
  • NMC registration – Mental Health” (if not started NMC registration yet, please choose option Mental Health)

*If you have never taken an English language exam (IELTS / OET / TOEFL), then as part of the registration process and to check your current level of English you must complete a free English language test using the British Council’s EnglishScore mobile app. Please note that to be shortlisted for online interviews we require a minimum English language level of B2.

More information: SABP – Mental Health Nurses vacancies

REGISTERED NURSES/MIDWIVES

  • Must have Nursing degree at post-secondary level leading to registration as a general nurse
  • Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse
  • IELTS Academic or OET certificate with minimum scores in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s requirement
  • Should have passed CBT exam or booked prior to interview date

Jobs for Registered Nurses/Midwives

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

  • For Clinical Scientists (such as Clinical Psychologists), you are required to hold a 3-year Taught Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. For the rest of AHPs, you are required to hold an Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year post-graduate experience.
  • IELTS Academic or TOEFL certificate with minimum scores in line with the Health and Care Professionals Council’s requirement. If you are from an English-speaking country or you have studied in English, please contact us to assess your particular case
  • HCPC registration desirable but not essential (we can support with this for the right candidate)

Jobs for Allied Health Professionals

DOCTORS

  • Must have graduated from an approved university or passed both parts of the PLAB test within the past two years
  • IELTS or OET certificate with minimum scores in line with the General Medical Council’s requirement.
  • If you didn’t complete an internship, we will accept evidence that you practised for two years continuously after you graduated

PHARMACISTS

  • All pharmacists must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and legally practise as a pharmacist
  • IELTS or OET certificate with minimum scores in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Support with registration for EU Pharmacists can be provided once candidate have passed English Language

Jobs for Pharmacists

SOCIAL WORKERS

  • Accredited Social Work Degree or equivalent Professional Social Work qualification
  • Registration with appropriate professional body
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development/CPD within the last 2 years
  • Good communication skills – written, verbal in a range of situations working with customers and colleagues.

More information: Cumberland Council – Social Workers vacancies

We are NOT currently recruiting Carers, Healthcare Assistants, Practical Nurse, Enrolled Nurses or Physiotherapists. If vacancies become available, we will announce it on our social media accounts.

We care for the communities in our sourcing countries and are committed to ensuring our relationships are mutually beneficial. It is imperative that any recruitment initiative is sustainable for our Clients and the sourcing country, and can result in successful recruitment in the future.

Helpful Links

Learn about the requirements of becoming a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, or International Allied Health Professional at the NHS in the UK.

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