UK Needs at Least 2,640 Pinoy Nurses, DOLE Said

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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday noted that UK is requesting at least 220 Filipino nurses every month this 2015.

DOLE chief Rosalinda Baldoz said the requirement was indicated in the report submitted by Philippine Overseas Labor Office in London.

“(T)wo UK-based foreign placement agencies acting on behalf of three National Health Service (NHS) Trusts submitted for verification of the (POLO) job orders for a total of 220 nurses this January 2015,” Baldoz said.

Philippine Labor Attache Joan Lavilla said the nurses will be needed in the fields of cardiology, critical care, cardiac surgery, cardio thoracic, coronary care and catheter lab, and theater practitioners.

The qualified and lucky nurses could enjoy salaries that will range from £21,478 (P1,455,074.04) to £27,901 (P1,890,251.06) a year.

“The demand for Filipino nurses is expected to continue in the following months, given that most UK employers prefer to source nurses from the Philippines,” Lavilla said.

Lavilla noted that one of the manpower agencies that accept applicants is Philippines, Greenfields International Manpower Services.

She said applicants need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of UK, which includes attaining an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 and passing the two-part competency examination composed of computer-based multiple choice examinations and the practical objective structured clinical examination.

Meanwhile, Baldoz reminded applicants to only deal with legitimate and POEA-registered agencies.

“Employment scams are everywhere and many Filipino are losing money every month due to these scams so everyone must be cautious,” Baldoz noted.

Here are list of legitimate agency that offers employment for nurses and other hospital staffs. Apply here directly at POEA.

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