Things you should know about working in the United Kingdom . . .

Filipinos in UK work as . . .

  • Health Care Providers (including clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, social workers, nurses, and doctors)

  • IT Specialists

  • Engineers (in railway, structural, bridge; transportation and highway)

  • Actuaries

  • Veterinary surgeons and

  • Teachers

Minimum Wage: Salaries range from BR£3.80 (PHP387.22) to BR£4.50

                      (PHP458.00) per hour

Modes of Recruitment

  • Hiring through Licensed Philippine Recruitment Agencies

  • Hiring through Name Hiring (Workers sought employment on his own)

  • Hiring Recruitment through POEA-Government Placement Branch (Nurses only)

Qualifications and Trainings for Nurses (Department of Health-UK)

  • Bachelors Degree in  Nursing

  • Holder of current Philippine Nursing License and have obtain  board rating of at least 77%

  • Minimum two (2) years experience in acute care hospital nursing and relevant specialist area

  • Employed at the time of application (not private duty nursing or voluntary)

  • Employed in a tertiary hospital of a minimum 100 bed size

  • Proficient in English communication

Top 10 Licensed Agencies Deploying in UK in 2003

1.  ADD INTERNATIONAL SERVICES INC.

2.  BISON MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

3.  ARLIMUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

4.  DHC INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT AND CONSULTANCY, INC.

5.  TCI RECRUITMENT CORPORATION (TCI OVERSEAS PLACEMENT SERVICES)

6.  WARWICK INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PHILIPPINES INC.

7.  VILMAN INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER AND GENERAL SERVICES

8.  MARIPOSA INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CO. INC.

9.  BOND WORLDWIDE INC. (FOR OGP PHILS, INC.)

10. MANILA RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Top 10 Employers in UK Hiring Filipinos in 2003

1.  DRAKE PERSONNEL LIMITED

2.  ALLIANCE MANPOWER SERVICES

3.  ARLIMUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITED

4.  ABBOT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

5.  DHC INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED

6.  O’GRADY PEYTON INT’L (EUROPE) LIMITED

7.  WARWICK INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED

8.  MENTAL HEALTH CARE (UK) LIMITED

9.  BARTS AND THE LONDON NHS THRUST

10. THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON HOSPITAL NHS THRUST

Documentary Requirements in Applying

  • Resume / Bio-data

  • School Credentials & Transcript of Records (High School and/or College Diploma authenticated by DepED or CHED)

  • PRC License (for Nurses)

  • Employment Certificate/s

  • Birth Certificate (authenticated  by the National Statistics Office)

  • Passport

  • NBI Clearance

  • 2 passport size pictures

Processing Cost for Agency Hire

No placement Fee

 

 

Processing Fees

 

 

     POEA

PHP

200

     OWWA Membership Contribution                                        USD25/

PHP

1,275

     OWWA Medicare Premium                               

PHP

900

Documentation Cost

 

 

     Visa/Work Permit

PHP

8,250

     Medical Examination

PHP

2,730

     Miscellaneous (Passport, NBI Clearance, notarization, pictures, PDOS, 

                    transportation, etc.)

PHP

1,000

Airfare (USD500-800)

PHP

59,155

TOTAL PHP73,510++

(XR:1USD=56.00PHP)

Processing Cost For GPB Special Hiring

Processing Fees

     POEA (c/o Employer)

USD

200

     OWWA Membership Contribution                                        USD25/

PHP

1,275

     OWWA Medicare Premium                               

PHP

900

Documentation Cost

     Visa/Work Permit

PHP

8,250

     Medical Examination

PHP

2,730

     Miscellaneous (Passport, NBI Clearance, notarization, pictures, transportation, etc.)

PHP

1,000

Airfare (USD500-800)

PHP

59,155

TOTAL PHP88,710++

(XR:1USD=56.00PHP)


Processing Cost For Name Hire

Processing Fees

 

 

     POEA

USD

100

     OWWA Contribution Membership                                       USD25/

PHP

1,275

     OWWA Medicare Premium

PHP

900

Documentation Cost

     Visa/Work Permit

PHP

8,250

     Medical Examination

PHP

2,730

     Miscellaneous (Passport, NBI Clearance, notarization, pictures, transportation, etc.)

PHP

1,000

Airfare (USD500-800)

PHP

59,155

TOTAL PHP78,910++

(XR:1USD=56.00PHP)

 

PROCEDURE FOR AGENCY HIRES

1.  Verify with POEA the license and job order of the agency

          (Hotline: 722-1144/55)

2.  Apply with the agency (if selected)

3.  Undergo Interview & Medical Examination at a DOH accredited  clinic   (3days)(while waiting for visa)

4.  Attend PDOS with an accredited PDOS Provider  (1 day)

5.  Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

PROCEDURE FOR GPB SPECIAL HIRING

1.  Application ON-LINE via INTERNET: www.nursinguk.nhs.uk

2.  Interview by employer via Video Conference or Personal Interview

3.  Undergo medical examination at a DOH accredited clinic (3 days) (If selected)

4.  Attend PDOS at POEA (1 day) (While waiting for visa and processing of POEA documents)

5.  Pay the necessary fees at POEA/OWWA cashier

6.  Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

PROCEDURE FOR NAME-HIRE

1.  Apply for  visa

2.  Submit documents to the Name-Hire Processing Center for Evaluation

     Requirements

     - Verified Employment Contract

     - Resident Visa stamped on the  passport

     - Passport

     - 2 Passport Size Pictures

     - Payment for Fees

3.  Take Medical Examination with a DOH accredited clinic (3 days)

4.  Attend PDOS at POEA (1 day)

5.  Pay necessary fees at POEA/OWWA Cashier

6.  Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

The e-Receipt

  • Exit Permit

  • Proof of payment (POEA Processing Fee, OWWA Membership Contribution &
    Medicare Coverage)

  • Travel Tax & Airport Terminal Fee Exemption

The e-Card

  • Multi-purpose card

  • Proof of OWWA membership

  • ATM card for remittance purpose

Terms and Conditions of Employment

  • Position of adaptation nurse during the adaptation period (3 – 6 months)

  • Position of registered nurse upon UKCC registration

  • Not required more than 6 months supervised practice in acute hospital setting -   before the UKCC will consider for UKCC nurse registration

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

  •  It is illegal for employer to keep the workers' passport and money.

  • Have your original copy of your marriage contract and birth certificate of children for tax exemption 

  • Worker cannot change employer or job without finishing the contract

  • Respect British tradition, customs, practices and strictly observe all their laws and regulations

  • Prior to leaving, open a savings account in the Philippines for remittance purposes.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS LABOR OFFICE
FLORENDA L. HERRERA
Labor Attaché II
VICTOR JULIO R. ABLAN
Labor Attaché I
 
Philippine Embassy
9A Palace Green
London W8 4QE
United Kingdom of Great Britain
Tel No.: (44207) 361-4643
Fax No.: (44207) 938-4250

LIVING AND WORKING IN UK

 

Country Profile

Location

Europe

The Philippines is ahead by 8 hours.

UK can be reached from Manila in approximately 18 hours via Southeast or East Asian cities.  There is no direct flight.

Total area

 

Capital

London

Climate

4 Seasons (winter, spring, summer & fall)

Population

61 Million (2003 estimate)

Language

English. Welsh is also spoken

Religion

Predominantly Protestants

The Government

Constitutional monarchy

Parliamentary form of government

It comprises the House of Commons, the House of the Lords
and the Queen, in her constitutional role.

Chief of State:  Queen Elizabeth

Head of Government:  Prime Minister Anthony Blair
The Economy

Capitalistic

Agriculture is intensive

Unit of  Currency: British Sterling Pound (GBP £)

1USD = 0.55GBP

1GBP = 101.90PHP (as of 15 March 2004)

Transportation and Communication System

Mass transportation are widely accessible

Light rail, tram, metro suburban rail, funicular

Postal Offices are accessible to handle the collection and
delivery of mail, parcel delivery 

All kinds of telecommunication system are widely available 

 

 

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  Updated: July 12, 2004