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Experienced Staff Nurse - MacGregor Ward
Role summary
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The role involves providing safe, compassionate and effective nursing care to patients on MacGregor Ward. Applicants should hold current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration, have relevant clinical experience, and demonstrate sound knowledge of assessment, care planning, medicines management, infection prevention and patient safety. Strong communication, teamwork, organisation and clinical decision-making skills are expected. The successful candidate should be able to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays, while maintaining accurate records and treating patients and families with dignity. Experience in an acute hospital or ward environment is desirable, although newly qualified nurses may be considered where stated in the full advert.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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Working in the UK
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About South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services across Warwickshire and the surrounding area. Its services include emergency care, medical and surgical treatment, maternity, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation and community-based care. The Trust operates facilities including Warwick Hospital and works closely with local partners to support the health and wellbeing of its population. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it is guided by public service values, professional standards and a focus on safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. Staff are supported through NHS benefits, pension arrangements, learning opportunities and structured career development. The organisation employs multidisciplinary teams across clinical, administrative and support services, making it a significant local employer for nurses and other healthcare professionals.