Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad
This updated guidance from the Department for Health & Social Care is for people from overseas who may want to work in health and social care in the UK.
This guidance is for people from overseas who may want to work in health and social care in the UK. We want to make sure you understand the process of recruitment, are well informed about working rights and standards and have the information you need to make decisions. We also know there are some people and organisations who may try to take advantage of you during the recruitment process and this guidance provides advice on how to make sure you avoid any pitfalls.
The code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel (code of practice) sets out our approach to ensuring that international recruitment of health and social care staff is done ethically.
We welcome all health and social care professionals trained overseas who come to work in the health and social care sector in the UK.