Recruitment of overseas nurses and midwives

Recruitment of overseas nurses and midwives

This page describes the process for entering the UK for overseas nurses and midwives. Nurses and midwives who wish to work in the UK but trained overseas must gain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Applicants are tested for competence through a two-part process to gain registration: the Test of Competence (ToC)….

Why should agencies care about ‘salary skimming’?

Why should agencies care about ‘salary skimming’?

In recent years, the umbrella industry has never been far from controversy – whether it’s ongoing concerns over tax avoidance schemes or, as it has emerged more recently, allegations of ‘salary skimming’. At its worst, skimming can be theft and so criminally culpable. Regardless, it’s an underhand, immoral and highly questionable tactic that can increase…

Labour Market: Job adverts remain at high levels despite inflation concerns – REC

Labour Market: Job adverts remain at high levels despite inflation concerns – REC

There were 205,947 new job postings in the week of 6-12 Mar 2023 – 1.5% higher compared to the week before (27 Feb-5 Mar). The number of active postings in the week of 6-12 Mar is 1,447,095 – a 5% increase compared to the previous week (30 Jan-5 Feb). The figure has remained around or…