FOREIGN NURSES IN BRITAIN WORK HARD TO BOOST ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
July 5th, 2014
For nurses coming to work in Britain from overseas, a key requirement is always going to be proficiency in English. A Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) spokesperson noted that under European legislation the NMC “is not allowed to ask EU [European Union]-trained EU nationals to demonstrate language competency as a requirement for registration in the UK.” However NMC advice to employers says EU legislation does not prevent employers from ensuring a nurse “has the necessary language and communication skills.” As a result, employers should maintain robust ...
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