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Your Gateway to UK Nursing Jobs with Sponsorship

Finding nursing jobs with sponsorship in the UK is now easier than ever.

With Oportal AI, everything from your CV to your Cover Letter is powered by Artificial Intelligence, giving you the fastest, most reliable way to secure your dream nursing career in the UK.

Why Oportal Matters for Overseas Nurses?

For months, thousands of nursing candidates have struggled to find the right opportunities in the UK healthcare sector. Mentor Merlin, the most trusted name in NMC registration assistance and OET, CBT, OSCE training, has now solved this challenge with Oportal – the Opportunity Portal for Overseas Nurses.

Launched on October 27th, Oportal AI is designed to remove barriers, speed up applications, and give overseas nurses a competitive edge in the UK job market.

One-click CV Conversion

Instantly transform your CV into a global standard format.

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Real-time Job Notifications

Get job announcements from 10,000+ healthcare employers delivered within seconds.
Apply faster and ensure your application reaches the employer’s inbox first.

CoS Job Filtering

Easily find opportunities that come with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) essential for overseas nurses.

Real-time Job Notifications

Get job announcements from 10,000+ healthcare employers delivered within seconds.
Apply faster and ensure your application reaches the employer’s inbox first.

Tailor-made Cover Letters & Personal Statements

Generate realistic, job-specific application documents with one click. AI integrates your details with employer requirements for maximum accuracy and impact.

Free for every job seeker

Registered nurse candidates actively seeking employment in the UK can access Oportal free of charge by claiming credits until they successfully secure a position.

Key Criteria & Requirements for UK Nursing Jobs

To secure a nursing job in the UK, overseas nurses must register with the NMC, prove English proficiency, obtain a CoS from an approved employer, and apply for the Health and Care Worker visa. Meeting these requirements ensures eligibility to work in the NHS or adult social care sector.

1. Professional Qualification

  • Must be a qualified nurse in your home country.
  • Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is mandatory.
  • NMC registration involves:
  • Passing the CBT (Computer Based Test) – theory exam.
  • Passing the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) – practical exam in the UK.

2. English Language Proficiency

  • Required to demonstrate English skills through:
  • IELTS Academic (minimum overall 7.0, with 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in other sections), or
  • OET (Occupational English Test) with grade B in all modules.

3.Visa & Sponsorship

  • Apply under the Health and Care Worker visa route.
  • Must have a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from a UK employer approved by the Home Office.
  • Employer must be part of the NHS, an NHS supplier, or adult social care provider.

4. Job & Employer Requirements

  • Work in an eligible health or social care role (e.g., registered nurse, adult care nurse).
  • Employer must be on the list of licensed UK sponsors.
  • Salary requirements vary depending on role and experience, but nurses generally meet the threshold under the Health and Care Worker visa.

5. Documents Needed

  • Valid passport.
  • NMC registration proof.
  • Certificate of Sponsorship reference number.
  • Proof of English language proficiency.
  • Tuberculosis test results (if applicable).
  • Criminal record certificate from countries lived in for the past 10 years.

6. Additional Benefits

  • Visa allows you to bring dependents (partner and children).
  • Lower visa fees compared to other work visas.
  • Exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).