As one of Northern Ireland’s leading healthcare recruitment agencies, and a Tier 1 Approved Supplier to all HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland, Leadcare Recruitment is expanding efforts to encourage Registered Nurses in the Republic of Ireland to consider fulfilling shifts in Northern Ireland, for a range of healthcare settings in HSCNI Trusts.

Qualified and experienced Nurses based in the border counties of Ireland have a unique opportunity to work either full-time, or part-time, cross-border.

Registering with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), enables you to work as a Registered Nurse in Northern Ireland. Then, by registering with Leadcare Recruitment, you will have access to a range of flexible shifts paid at highly competitive rates.  

LIMITED TIME £500 JOINING BONUS: Register with Leadcare Recruitment by the deadline of Friday, 3rd May 2024 to be eligible to receive a £500 Joining Bonus.

What opportunities are available?

Depending on your location, a wide range of shift options may be available to you. For example:

  • If you are based in Letterkenny, Lakeview Hospital, Waterside Hospital, Altnagelvin Hospital, and Grangewood Hospital are approximately 40 minutes travel time by car.
  • If you are based in Monaghan, Armagh Community Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital are approximately 35 minutes travel time by car, with South Tyrone Hospital approx. 45 minutes and Craigavon Area Hospital approx. 55 minutes.
  • South West Acute Hospital is approximately 37 minutes from Ballyconnell, 43 minutes from Ballinamore, 45 minutes from Manorhamilton, and 50 minutes from Donegal (travel time by car).
  • Daisy Hill Hospital is approximately 25 minutes from Dundalk, 40 minutes from Carrickmacross, and 38 minutes from Castleblaney (travel time by car).

Registering with the NMC

For Nurses based in the Republic of Ireland seeking to work in Northern Ireland, registration with the NMC is a prerequisite. The registration process may vary depending on whether you completed your qualifications and training in the UK, or outside of the UK. Find out more about the requirements for registration on the NMC website.

Nurses in the Republic of Ireland who have worked in Northern Ireland or Great Britain should already be registered with the NMC. In this case, you can proceed to register with Leadcare. If your NMC registration has lapsed, please check the re-admission requirements of the NMC.

If you are not currently registered with the NMC and you are a General Nurse/Adult Nurse with a qualification that meets the EU requirements for automatic recognition, you’ll be able to have your qualification recognised by NMC without needing to take a Test of Competence. The total cost for NMC application and registration for those with a qualification that meets the NMC requirements is £293 (an assessment fee of £140 and initial registration fee of £153).

Why join Leadcare Recruitment?

Competitive Rates

We offer a leading rate of pay, up to £42 per hour (PAYE), ensuring our Nurses are fairly compensated for their valuable work. Payroll is processed weekly, and a range of Appreciation and Reward Schemes are available, including a Refer A Friend Bonus.

Flexibility and Variety

Nurses joining Leadcare gain access to a range of shifts available in both public and private healthcare settings, which can include day shifts, nights shifts, and twilight shifts, as well as weekday shifts, weekend shifts, Bank Holiday shifts, and block bookings.

Our Agency Nurses have full flexibility and control over their own working hours. Keeping your availability up to date in our easy-to-use app helps our team book you for more shifts when you want to work.

Professional Development Opportunities

Continuous learning is essential in healthcare professions, including Nursing. We provide all our Agency Nurses with access to a free online learning portal, which helps ensure your Mandatory Training remains up to date and compliant.

Cross-Border Networking

Working cross-border enables you to network with healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and shared best practice, enriching your professional development.

In our 2023 Nurse Satisfaction Survey, 97% of our Nurses agreed our recruitment and registration process is ‘excellent’. We’ve invested in our systems and processes to ensure our registration process is as straightforward and streamlined as possible.

Those with active NMC registration can register with us today using our online application form, and a member of our friendly team will be in touch to support you through the application process.

Alternatively, if you have any questions or would like more information about working with Leadcare, you can speak to a member of our team by calling 028 7187 6515 (or 0044 28 7187 6515 if calling from ROI) or via email at info@leadcarerecruitment.com.