Useful information on the United Kingdom
Relocation costs
Some of the cost associated with relocation you will need to
consider are:
Flights per person, one way
From Hungary, Budapest to England London = approx HUF 35,000 - HUF
50,000
From Portugal, Faro to England London = approx € 65 - € 300
From Spain, Madrid to England, London = approx €30 - €300
From Australia, Sydney to England London = approx £500 - 1000
From New Zealand to England London = approx £500 - 1000
Initial temporary accommodation, Single = approx AU £300 - £630
per week / Initial temporary accommodation, Family = approx AU £600
- £1200 per week
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As well as standard relocation costs (flights, initial
accommodation etc) as a Nurse or Allied Health professional you
will also need to consider professional registrations and
International English Language Test (IELTS) fees.
If you want to practice as a Nurse or Midwife in the United
Kingdom (UK) you will need to register with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council. Please refer to their website for information on
the fees associated with this registration - http://www.nmc-uk.org/Registration/Joining-the-register/
If you are an Allied Health Professional you will need to factor
in registration to Health Professionals Council (HPC). HPC costs
vary depending on if your qualification was from an approved course
with the UK, or if you are from within the European Union or from
another country abroad. So please refer to http://www.hpc-uk.org/apply/ for information on
fees.
To take the IELTS test, if applicable, you will be charged
approx £110 pounds. Please refer to their website for more
information - http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx
Cost of Living
Living in the UK, particularly London, is expensive compared to
many places in the world. The cost of living of course depends on
your individual situation but you still need to be prepared
financially.
For more information about general prices and household living
please refer to Workgateways.
Salaries
The salary of a registered nurse is structured in a similar way
to most other countries, as nurses in the UK are graded in
seniority. Newly registered nurses can expect to start on a salary
of around £17,000 which can increase to up to £30,000 at the most
senior level. For more detailed information on salaries please
email a Geneva Health consultant on perm@genevahealth.co.uk.
For Allied Health professionals working in both the public sector
and private sector are well paid in the UK. As a range of
professions (from physiotherapists to biomedical scientists) fall
under the Allied Health professionals umbrella please email perm@genevahealth.co.uk
for more information.
Tax and National Insurance Contributions
You will be taxed according to your income. This is
calculated on a sliding scale. For an introduction to income tax,
including how much income tax you will pay please refer to the Direct Government website.
As well as paying Income Tax on your wages and on income from
self-employment, you also have to pay National Insurance
contributions (NICs). You pay NICs to build up your entitlement to
certain social security benefits, including the State
Pension.
If you're an employee, your employer will deduct tax (using the Pay
As You Earn system) and NICs from your wages. If you're
self-employed you'll be responsible for paying your own tax and
NICs and filling in your Self Assessment tax return.
To work in the UK you need a NIC number, which is like your own
personal account number. The number ensures that the National
Insurance contributions and the tax you pay are properly recorded
on your account. It also acts as a reference number for the whole
social security system.
If you do not have a NIC number then you will need to apply for one
as soon as you start work in the UK. To apply for a National
Insurance number telephone the Jobcentre plus National Insurance
allocation service helpline on 0845 600 0643.
Bank Accounts
We work in partnership with a major global financial services
provider and can offer assistance with opening a UK bank account.
For further information please contact our permanent division at perm@genevahealth.co.uk
Renting or buying a house
The Direct Government website has lots of useful
information on renting and buying property here. If you are
looking to rent a room in a flat or rent a flat these websites may
be useful: Gumtree, Spareroom, Easy Room
Mate or Letalife.
Schooling
Education in the UK varies across the countries that make up the
UK. However in general full-time education is compulsory for all
children aged between 5 and 16. Students may then continue their
secondary studies for a further two years (sixth form), leading
most typically to an A level qualification, although other
qualifications and courses exist. State-provided schools are free
of charge to students. For more information please refer to http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/index.htm
Holidays
You are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (28
days for someone working five days a week). Your employer can
control some things about your holiday, including when you should
take it and whether they include bank holidays in your
entitlement.
Climate
The warmest months are June, July and August, temperatures
seldom go above 30 °C (86 °F) in these months. The coldest months
are December, Jan and February Temperatures at this time of the
year seldom drop below −10 °C (14 °F). Climate naturally varies
depending which part of the UK you in.
Seasons
Spring: May - March
Summer: June - August
Autumn: September - November
Winter: December - February