Quote Originally Posted by jackson.alan46 View Post
I'm a newbie here myself Angela but this is a very helpful forum and I would simply like to welcome you while agreeing with Arthur's comments. As I have already discovered, there are various "threads" on here which are useful. It's not clear from your letter whether you have done the year's work in Philippine hospital(s) which the UK NMC requires for registration, but even after doing that you're not guaranteed of a job. So, depending on your circumstances, you may prefer to aim for a care assistant post and be able to study for NVQ at the same time. As for a part time job in the UK, you're competing with many unemployed people here, but there are jobs available if you're prepared for work other than those related to nursing.
I agree with you Jack .. I have 3 fil nurses friend been here awhile and at the moment they still are working as care assistant in Nursing home. From where I worked before staff are allowed to do NVQ while working , if he/she wishes to and you dont need to be a registered nurse to do it. Student visa is ok to do 20 hours a week .