Category: insights

The Diverse Healthcare Workforce At NHS And How Crucial It Is For Improved Patient Care

Did You Know? There are over 200 nationalities that are currently employed at NHS hospitals in the UK. As one of the world’s largest employers with over a million staff, the NHS has always relied on international healthcare professionals to run its operations smoothly and successfully. Over the years, the NHS has grown from strength […]

How Do The US & UK Rely On Developing Nations To Mitigate Staffing Shortages?

The shortage of healthcare professionals isn’t a new phenomenon. Healthcare staffing shortage is a global problem, affecting both developed and developing nations. The developed nations rely heavily on the developing nations to fulfil their staffing needs as they aggressively recruit from countries like India, and the Philippines, among others. Asia has remained a reliable souring […]

Prepare Your Perfect Medical CV For NHS Jobs As An International Healthcare Professional

Is working at the NHS your dream? Have you finally decided to expand your career beyond your motherland and move to the UK? Well, then you have excellent selection prospects.  According to official statistics, the NHS is facing an unprecedented staffing crisis as the number of unfilled posts across health services in England increases to […]

How To Spot Fake Jobs And Avoid Getting Duped By Fake Recruitment Agencies?

Dear Candidate,  Congratulations! Your profile has been shortlisted for an immediate nursing job opening in the UK.   Good news? Isn’t it? Well, think again. That’s how fraudsters scam you of your lifelong dream. Whether or not you have fallen prey to such messages, you might have noticed and heard of such fishy emails. In […]

Indian Nurses: A Force To Reckon With On The Global Map

India currently has over 3 million registered nurses and midwives.    Nurses play a crucial role in the healthcare industry, and Indian nurses have been known worldwide for their immense contribution to the sector.   Nurses are often put on a pedestal and responsible for recognizing patients’ needs and catering to them accordingly. Sending Indian […]

A Step-By-Step Guide For Nurses To Get Green Card

With 4.3 million Registered nurses, the US has a robust nursing workforce and is one of the most in-demand professions. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be 194,500 average annual job openings for registered nurses between 2020 to 2030, and employment is estimated to grow by 9%.   As per LinkedIn, […]

Contribution Of The Indian Healthcare Professionals To The NHS In The UK

As of March 2021, out of 190,571 NHS staff who reported non-British nationality, an estimated 32,117 were Indians. Additionally, out of 65,600 non-British nurses, an estimated 14,777 were Indians.   The statistics show how Indian healthcare professionals continue to add more to the UK healthcare sector. Indian healthcare professionals have always been in great demand […]

A Step-By-Step Guide For Nurses To Clear The IELTS Exam

The healthcare sector has been evolving quite rapidly, and institutions across the globe need qualified nurses to fulfill the requirements of the healthcare sector. According to WHO, approximately 27 million men and women comprise the global nursing and midwifery workforce, about 50% of the global health workforce.   The nursing profession is in demand, which […]

How To Land A Nursing Job In The UK From India?

Did you know that one in 10 nursing positions in England is empty?   Alarming, isn’t it?   The nurse crisis in the UK is alarming as the nursing shortages pose a risk to patient safety. The NHS has 39,652 nursing vacancies in England, with London leading with 9,564 vacancies, as per Dec 21 NHS […]

UK VS The US: A Better Place To Work As A Healthcare Professional?

In the US, foreign workers contributed to 15.5% of the nursing workforce as of 2018, the majority coming from parts of Asia.  Out of the 14.7 million workers employed in healthcare occupations in 2018, an estimated 2.6 million (18%) were foreign-born.    As per the data, till March 2021, an estimated 190,000 out of 1.35 […]