Work in the UK Information Session

Did you miss it last time? We’re running another FREE online information session on working in the UK!

Join our MediRecruit team and discover how we can assist you in preparing for working in the UK. This session will be held via Zoom and is open for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Podiatrists, Nurses, Hospital Pharmacists, Dietitians and Radiographers/ Sonographers.

We will answer all your commonly asked questions, such as:

How do I become registered to work? We discuss HCPC application!
What Visa do I need?
What does it mean to be a locum?
What are locum salaries?
What location are the majority of the roles, and is there accommodation?
How can I prepare for life abroad?
Which professions are most in demand?

When will this information session run?

Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Zoom.

As a dedicated team of qualified health professionals who have worked in the UK, we personally understand the excitement and questions that health professionals have when starting to plan their locum journey.

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