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Trust asks NMC to change language threshold for overseas recruits
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 19, 2016
Summary
An NHS trust requested a lower English language test score for overseas nurses. This aims to boost international recruitment and address staffing shortages.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Workforce Development
- International Recruitment
Background:
- The UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces significant nursing shortages.
- International recruitment is a key strategy to fill vacant nursing positions.
- English language proficiency requirements can be a barrier for overseas-trained nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of English language test pass marks on international nurse recruitment.
- To assess the feasibility of adjusting regulatory standards to facilitate overseas nurse hiring.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of correspondence between an NHS trust and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Review of current English language testing policies for nurses.
Main Results:
- An NHS trust has formally requested a reduction in the English language test pass mark.
- The stated objective is to increase the recruitment of nurses from international sources.
Conclusions:
- Adjusting English language proficiency requirements may enhance the ability to recruit international nurses.
- Regulatory bodies play a crucial role in facilitating or hindering international healthcare workforce mobility.
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