Soknown:
@Justwise, I think the antispam bot hid one of my posts and banned me for 24 hours. Can the post be retrieved, please. Thanks.

Soknown:

You are welcome, If you are considering room share, spareroom and roomforlet are your best bet. You could request for ensuite room for more convenience if you are a lady.

You can also put your name down for the hospital accommodation, I mean the at the Redhill hospital. Just to give you time to check for a convenient room in town after which you can move out. Personally I never liked the hospital accommodation, because you get the feeling that you are still at work even after close of work since you are on the hospital ground. So I did not apply for it.

If you have like-minded or friends in your cohort, 2 or 3 of you can pull fund together to rent a flat, then share the rooms according to your numbers and the Bills.

Finally, Ask your colleagues, some might be looking for housemates.

justwise:

Soknown:

Symbae, a challenge for you.

Soknown:

Thank you.
1. I am not sure of the 'time eligibility' for your Profession but for Nurses, you can apply immediately after finishing school.
2. It depend on how many exams that you have to write before you get licensed, For nurses between £2-3k.

Soknown:
Only one star in the sky, one is not even sure if it is a star or a satellite.

TheLasyBuddha:
We appreciate your commitment towards updating this thread.

I graduated as a social worker last year, haven't been called up for the compulsory one year service, though. I hope to emigrate to the UK in search for job. I do have a couple of questions I would like to ask.

Is it compulsory I should have a considerable level of experience before applying for a job?
Do I have to have a certain amount of money in my account to be able to take care of myself in the UK before I could apply?

Walk me through this, please.

Soknown:

Hello, I can only tell what is applicable in my profession.
I don't know much about your profession, A nurse can apply straight from the uni, as long he/she has a pin from the council. Work experience is not a factor.
A nurse does not need to have money in the bank because of the sponsorship from the employer.

Soknown:
There is an orientation program called preceptorship, through which the trust introduces its mode of practice to new staff, monitor the progress and allow feedback from new staff, It is a six-month program, The last class involves a presentation to the group and the facilitators. I made a PowerPoint presentation on time management in the delivery of healthcare, as there are a plethora of activities to be done within a short time-frame, I touched on prioritization, delegation, and collaboration in delivering safe and effective healthcare to patients.

A day prior to the submission of documents, we had a family meeting sort of, to discuss and take into consideration all factors that will enable a smooth and seamless process. We considered the weather, transport, clothing, documents, packaging, and food till everyone was onboard, and understood parts to be played. The children understand no jumping around in the name of playing.
On the day for the submission of documents at the consulate approved contractor in Ikeja, my family was there on time. They went through the document scanning, submission, and then biometric screening. It was not all smooth as I had painted it to them, as they spent about six hours. When they got back home in the evening i told my wife to start saying goodbye to relatives and friends. I told her that i paid for priority service which means they will get a response within 5 working days and truly four days later she got the SMS alert to come for collection.
Immediately I started looking for available flights against the next week. when i checked BA, it was cut-throat fair about £4000 for three, i asked if she wouldn't mind Turkish airline, with some hours layover in Turkey, when she said yes i booked it, Turkish airline straightaway, LOS to LGW with a 1-hour layover in Istanbul, the total cost was about £1600 for three seats. I sent the ticket codes to her to print out.

On the departure date, she was driven to the airport by her Sister. It was difficult checking all those luggage in but they got it done, I advised that she should allow the luggage handlers to wrap all the luggage with cellophane for a token, this ensures the security of the luggage and the safety of the contents but she rushed through checking in and totally forgot about the wrapping of the luggage. Anyways by 2000hr, they lifted off. I slept for a few hours, I woke up at about 0430hr to check through the flat again to make sure everything is top-notch.
They had a 1-hour layover in Istanbul and by 0930hr they touched down in Gatwick’s south terminal. I have been at the terminal since 0700hr. She sent a message when the plane landed, i knew they have to go through the immigration protocol and all but when they have not come out by 1100hr I became worried, i started calling her but she was not picking her calls, i must have called a hundred times within that time frame. I became worried, angry, and hungry. They finally came out at about 1130hr. After all the greetings, hugs, and kisses, She told me the airline lost one of her bags, so she lodged complaints with the baggage department and then airport police, they gave many forms for her to fill, which were filled and submitted and given complaint acknowledgment copies. In my mind was thinking, I advised you to allow the handlers to wrap the luggage, I was less concerned about the missing bag honestly until when they were settled and comfortable that she told me the load belongs to our aunt in Tottenham, how are we going to explain it that out of about 7 bags, it is the one that does not belong to us that got lost. I took control of the luggage cart and wheeled towards the car park at the south terminal. I hailed Uber online but the Asian driver was not audible enough on phone nor was he able to locate me despite the correct description, he later canceled on me, I was livid with anger. I had to call Blue Arrow in Gatwick, this driver locate me without any issue. We loaded the luggage and in 20 minutes we touched down in my flats in Redhill, he charged £18.
I brought the luggage to the flats by myself. They were so tired after the long hours flight, They just showered, ate a little and all went to sleep in the afternoon. While they were sleeping, calls were coming in from everywhere from family members that knew about their trip. I was answering all calls while trying to arrange the luggage.
Later on in the evening, I introduced them to the house, the gadgets, safety devices, and all, the children sat to watch cartoons while I sat with my wife to discuss and reminisce. The evening rolled into the night and the next morning the children were surprised that there was no power outage.
The next day was Sunday so we geared up and got a taxi to Holmesthorpe Avenue, RCCG Kings tower Assembly. I used to be a popular and regular face in the church until i realized bank shift pays double on Sundays. The church was so happy to see my family and they got taken in immediately. My church members are actually an amazing set of people.

Soknown:

Hello, I can only tell what is applicable in my profession.
I don't know much about your profession, A nurse can apply straight from the uni, as long he/she has a pin from the council. Work experience is not a factor.
A nurse does not need to have money in the bank because of the sponsorship from the employer.

OBYNOWEST12:
You are such a good writer..

Ace2013:
Hi Soknown, I have been following your thread for a while. Just cutrious to know why you left SASH? My friend got a Band 7 ultrasound job there, is SAsh advisable to go? Room for growth, work colleagues and the trust itself? How about the cost in Redhill, is it significantly expensive, as my friend would be moving over to Redhill from Hertfordshire. She was think because it's closer to London, opportunities over there can be explored including locums. Looking forward to your response pls.

Soknown:

SaSH is a very lovely place to work. There is openness and good communication from top to bottom.
I can't count the numbers of time that I have met Michael Wilson CBE Chief Executive on the corridor and he greeted with a very big smile. Or Jane Dickson, the Chief Nurse holding the door for you to pass or Nicola Shopland, Assistant Chief, coming to the ward to check how you fare.
A couple of colleagues in my cohort are now Band 6, so there is opportunity for growth.
There are a lot of training to acquaint you with SaSH processes, finally it is a CQC rated - OUTSTANDING. Trust. One of 9 trust so rated in the UK.
I left because the neighbourhood is very expensive and it didn't fit into my long term plan.
@Symbae, what say you?

Symbae:


I concur with you soknown. So far my experience with them have being amazing and they have been supportive throughout my process. The only down part is that accomodation is quite expensive in redhill. Still on my search though, I registered on zoopla and spareroom and I'm yet to be contacted.

Soknown:

There is a room available immediately in Horley. Are you interested ?. If yes I will send the contacts of the lady to you.

Soknown:

There is a room available immediately in Horley. Are you interested ?. If yes I will send the contacts of the lady to you.

Symbae:


I will be ready to move in by January because that's when the hospital accommodation will expire. Will it be available till then?

Symbae:


I was also thinking horley is a little far from the hospital

Soknown:

Yea, a bit far.

Soknown:

SaSH is a very lovely place to work. There is openness and good communication from top to bottom.
I can't count the numbers of time that I have met Michael Wilson CBE Chief Executive on the corridor and he greeted with a very big smile. Or Jane Dickson, the Chief Nurse holding the door for you to pass or Nicola Shopland, Assistant Chief, coming to the ward to check how you fare.
A couple of colleagues in my cohort are now Band 6, so there is opportunity for growth.
There are a lot of training to acquaint you with SaSH processes, finally it is a CQC rated - OUTSTANDING. Trust. One of 9 trust so rated in the UK.
I left because the neighbourhood is very expensive and it didn't fit into my long term plan.
@Symbae, what say you?

Symbae:


Okay. Thank you, if you have got any other options please do let me know

Soknown:

A couple of colleagues in my cohort are now Band 6, so there is opportunity for growth.

I guess they joined at Band 5? How long did it take them to get to Band 6 please?


[quote author=Soknown post=95690823]I left because the neighbourhood is very expensive and it didn't fit into my long term plan.
@Symbae, what say you?

Soknown:

To plant and grow me roses
To practice mental health nursing.

Tinyemeka:


I've been trawling UK sites for general info and came across this site that provided some insights on expectations in various neighborhoods.

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/property/a30439201/peterborough-worst-place-live-uk/

Also check the 10 best places to live there.

Then I also use [url]rightmove.co.uk[/url] to compare rents in different areas.

Hope this helps.

Punstar:


Good day, Soknown. Hope you and yours are doing well. Please I need NMC cbt materials on Mental Health Nursing. I will also appreciate if you can answer some questions about practicing in the UK. My mail is bond_vagabond_007@yahoo.com
I will appreciate hearing from you pls. I thank you

Soknown:

I read through the review, one said the streets are filled with University students. My question, how is that a bad thing? . Anyways it's their choice.

Soknown:

Ok boss, I will check my archive to see if I still have the materials.

Tinyemeka:

Excessive night time activities, unruly behaviour, littering, etc.

Soknown:

Thanks, I understand it better now.