There are plenty of job opportunities available for nurses and allied health professionals in the UK. Healthcare in the UK is divided into 2 distinct sectors, the government run public National Health Service (NHS) and the private sector. The NHS is the 3rd biggest employer in the world employing 1.5 million people and because of this the UK is an excellent place to develop your career.

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a very important aspect of any healthcare worker’s career here in the UK and there are good opportunities available in both sectors to enhance skills in many different areas. Your professional  registration will depend on keeping an accurate portfolio of short and long courses taken through the year and this portfolio can be requested at any time by the professional regulator, the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health Professions Council. For more information on registration, please see the professional registration section.