International Mental Health Nurse
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an International Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse looking to join the most successful international recruitment mental health trust? Have you passed IELTS/OET (or will soon be taking this), in the process or have completed the Mental Health Nurse CBT, and have NMC permission to sit the OSCE exam?
If so then we would love to talk to you.
You will initially join as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker role (working towards a Band 5 Mental Health Registered Nurse). The necessary training and support will be provided to prepare and complete your OSCE, including:
- In-house OSCE training programme
- Transport & accommodation to the relevant OSCE centre
- Fully funded attempts to pass your OSCE.
- Full professional and pastoral support throughout your application process, OSCE and induction into the NHS
- Fully paid VISA and flights to the UK (plus other reimbursements)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you excel in your new role
- Free accommodation for the first 3 months
- Full support of our housing hub to help you find your own accommodation to ensure that your family can join you as soon as possible
Upon successful completion of your OSCE and registration with the NMC you will then join the Mental Health Nurse workforce.
Please contact us if you have any questions and we will be happy to chat to you about the roles, contact us on InternationalRecruitment@southernhealth.nhs.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for International Mental Health Nurse roles across Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,055 - £32,934 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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