Timeframe to recruit a Filipino Nurse?
Once Balmoral have established your unique requirements, your new member of staff could start working with you within 4-8 weeks.

Who arranges Visas and Work Permits?
Balmoral understands that the administration associated with recruiting from overseas is time consuming, therefore to ease this pressure we arrange all work permits and visas.

Who provides accommodation?
Arrangements for accommodation will have to be made by you. However, we endeavor to help you where possible.

What have I to do with regards to the NMC registration?
Balmoral arrange all necessary documentation for NMC registration. You will not be faced with any pressures of administrative duties.

How can I ensure that I retain my candidates' time in service?
Before we recruit nurses for you, we familiarise ourselves fully with your establishment, your job requirements, your staff and your clinical nature.
Balmoral ensures that the candidate fully understands the nature of the environment they are coming to work in. However, in the event that the candidate terminates their agreement, Balmoral will be able to offer you a percentage rebate, depending on the length of time in service.

Is there anything else I have to do?
From experience, we recommend that you ensure all your staff support you fully. We will provide you with information regarding the culture in the Philippines which we recommend that you familiarise your staff with.

How does the Overseas Nurses' qualifications compare with the UK's?
The NMC have stipulated that a nurse working in the UK must fulfill a criteria as set out by the Council. We have information regarding the full criteria that is required.