International Applicants
BHRUT - where the world comes to work
Where the world comes to work
At Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals (BHRUT), we’re proud to welcome colleagues from around the world. Our international staff bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and compassion that enriches our teams and the care we deliver every day. Whether you’re a nurse, doctor, allied health professional or support colleague, we’ll help you make a confident move to the UK and build a rewarding NHS career here in London.
Why choose BHRUT
Choosing to move to another country is a big decision, and we’re here to make that journey as easy as possible.
At BHRUT, you’ll join a team that truly values global talent. We’re a large teaching Trust serving a diverse population of over 750,000 people, and we know that the best care comes from teams that reflect the communities they serve.
Here’s what you can expect:
- A welcoming, multicultural environment where you’ll feel part of the team from day one.
- Structured relocation support to help you settle into life and work in the UK.
- Access to excellent learning, training and career development opportunities.
- Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives to help you thrive.
"I arrived in UK in 2020 and haven't looked back"
I am a Band 7 ward manager. My role is to monitor the ward and staff performance, and to ensure patient care is of a high standard.
I arrived in the United Kingdom from the Philippines in January 2020, having four years of experience working on a surgical ward.
By nature, I have always been a very caring and compassionate individual and I always strive to do anything within my remit to help others. This is how I knew nursing would be the right career for me.
I have been fortunate to have had such great leaders whilst here at our Trust I was promoted to a Band 6 nurse within 16 months. I am now a ward manager so the career opportunities have been there for me.
I hope to inspire my international educated colleagues to be the best they can be.
Harry Galsote, Ward Manager
Relocation and support
Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming — but we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Our international recruitment team will support you from your first application through to your first day at work.
We’ll help you with:
- Visa sponsorship and immigration guidance – full support through the process.
- NMC / GMC / HCPC registration – advice and guidance for professional registration.
- Accommodation and settling in – practical help finding housing and adjusting to London life.
- Welcome and induction programmes – introductions to your teams, our values, and NHS systems.
- Pastoral care and peer support – connecting you with other international colleagues.
Life in London
Living and working in north-east London means being part of a diverse, vibrant community with something for everyone.
Our hospitals are based in Romford (Queen’s Hospital) and Goodmayes (King George Hospital) — both easily accessible to central London by train, while offering a more affordable cost of living.
Local highlights:
- Great transport links to London and beyond.
- Parks, restaurants and shops from every corner of the world.
- Strong local communities and faith networks.
- Excellent schools and family-friendly areas
Guidance for International Medical Graduates
We look forward to welcoming International Medical Graduates (IMG), to our Trust.
Prior to commencing work within the NHS, all International Medical Graduates must ensure that they have considered their immigration status and whether or not they are allowed to live and work within the UK as well as undergo a background check. Information describing these processes can be found below.
VISA application and Immigration
Immigration rules are complex and it is important to get the most up to date information. The best place is the UK Government Website. https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration You may need to pay a surcharge (called the ‘immigration health surcharge’ or IHS) as part of your immigration application.
National Insurance Number
You must apply for a national insurance number (NI) to work in the UK. There are some instances when people can start work before their NI number arrives. See the UK government website for more details. https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number
DBS Checks/Overseas Criminality Information
From April 2017, Tier 2 visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years.
Other useful resources about life in the UK
The UK government website https://www.gov.uk/ is an easy to use site which has information on all government services.
Take a look at the British Council website (https://www.britishcouncil.org/) This is the UK’s international organisation for culture relations and educational opportunities.
Come and join us!
As a large teaching Trust located in north east London, our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. There is a huge range of careers at BHRUT and this includes opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical departments.
There’s never been a better time to join the BHRUT team.
Apply online today!