International qualifications
Applicants who hold an international qualification(s) must provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This statement will need to be provided to the NSHCS before an appointment can be confirmed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain this statement and be aware of the cost and timelines in doing so. The NSHCS will not confirm comparability in advance of the applicant being nominated. Final acceptance onto the course will be subject to the HEI admissions policy and procedures.
For further information, please visit the UK ENIC website.
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All trainees must have the required level of English language skills to undertake the role effectively and deliver safe care to patients.
If English is not your primary language or you do not hold undergraduate or post-graduate qualifications that were taught and assessed in English (you may need to evidence this), then should you be successfully offered a place on the programme you may need to demonstrate your English language skills. We accept IELTS Academic and IELTS General tests. A score of 7 or above is required with no element below 6.5. We accept UKVI and non-UKVI versions. The test needs to be taken at an official test centre and not at home. Note that the level may differ from UKVI requirements. Any test certificate submitted must be no more than 2 years old. This will be required from applicants that get to the offer stage of the recruitment process and must be provided before commencing on the programme.
If you already have an IELTS that meets our requirements and is less than 24 months old, you can upload/provide this with your application.
Also, if English is not your main language you may have to demonstrate to the Higher Education Institution (HEI) the necessary knowledge of English to meet the entry requirements and enrol on the academic teaching part of the programme.
Right to work and study
Non-UK applicants must check whether or not they are eligible to apply to the ETP. You must establish your right to work and study in the UK for the duration of the programme and this must be in place before you start. Click on the link to the UK Visas and Immigration Service below for further details.
The NSHCS are not responsible for funding towards sponsorship. Financial arrangements will need to be discussed with the employing organisation directly.
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