Our services
Scanloc is an international healthcare recruitment company founded in 1995, recruiting doctors and nurses to the healthcare sector in the UK (NHS and private).
Our aim is to provide a high quality and personalised service, which is free of charge to you.
Our knowledge of the European and UK health systems enable us to help you get your paperwork done so that your transition to working in the UK remains simple.
Working in the UK
It is a big step to start working in another country and there are usually many questions to be asked at the outset. We have listed some of the most common ones below:-
Where are the jobs?
In central London we are especially looking for nurses with experience in operating theatres, intensive care, cardiac, surgery and oncology who are looking for a challenging, well paid job in one of the world’s most exciting cities. Your place of work would be at one of London’s most exclusive private hospitals. The salary varies between £25,000 and £39,000 per year, depending on the post and the level of experience that it requires. For certain posts you will be paid extra for work completed during the weekends, evening and nights. They have excellent in-house training facilities and offer good induction.
In other parts of England we have a number of private clients looking for nurses to work in operating theatres and recovery. Some posts are in large towns, whilst others are in more rural locations. All are for elective surgical hospitals. Salaries range from £24,000 to £35,000 per year.
Where will I live?
For posts based at the private London hospitals, accommodation is provided for the first 6 months in Central London. The rent is somewhere between £400 to £600 per month. Not all hospitals outside London provide accommodation but will often give financial help towards the first months rent and deposit. If no accommodation is provided we will help you find suitable accommodation as close to the hospital as possible.
How do I apply for British registration?
If you are an EU/EEA citizen and/or have gained your qualification in an EU/EEA country, the application for British registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) is just a formality. Please visit the NMC’s website at www.nmc-uk.org.
What are the hours like?
The working week is 37.5 hours. This is often concentrated into longer shifts.
Will my English be good enough?
No English test is required if you apply for NMC registration as an EU-citizen. However the hospitals require that your standard of English is good.
Good examples of books about Medical English and working in the UK include:-
- Plabsite Handbook; The: For Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Guide to UK Health Systems and Professional Structures Guide to English Usage in Clinical Practice by Lynn Ashburner
- Hospital English: Learning Workbook for International Nurses by Catharine Arakelian, Mark Bartram and Alison Magnall.
- The Essential Communication Programme for International Nurses (Hospital English) by Catharine Arakelian, Mark Bartram, Alison Magnall and Meg Richardson.
Do I need insurance (professional indemnity)?
All hospital posts are covered by a hospital insurance scheme which will apply to you in your employment with the hospital. However, any work carried out externally to the hospital, e.g. roadside accident, will not be covered under this scheme, and we therefore advise hat you obtain your own Indemnity Insurance through the Royal College of Nursing www.rcn.org.uk
How does the British tax system work?
The tax year runs from 6th April to 5th April.
For more information go to www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
Some useful websites
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Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
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NMC Publications
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Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
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WHO (World Health Organisation) check list for Theatre and Surgical Staff
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NICE (National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence)
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Directgov – which gives general information about life in the UK
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