Getting healthcare right for London.

What is your CapitalCareer?

Our vision is to ‘get healthcare right for London‘; ensuring that London has the right number of nurses, midwives and AHPs with the right skills, working to deliver excellent care wherever it is needed.

We are proud to be an ethical recruiter, and offer fairness, respect and transparency to all of our candidates throughout their journey with us. We follow the Department of Health and Social Care UK Code of Practice (CoP) for international recruitment.

 

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Why London?

Find out why our healthcare professionals love working in our capital…

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City Life

You’re never far away from renowned sightseeing hotspots, world-class cuisine, and fantastic nightlife in London. Explore one of the many parks, live music venues and independent retailers, and immerse yourself in the local culture of the 32 surrounding boroughs.

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Cultural Diversity

More than 200 languages are spoken in London – it’s an incredible melting pot of many different cultures, ethnicities and traditions. Soak up the multicultural atmosphere through the many art galleries, productions, food markets and much more.

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Professional Opportunities

If you choose to be a nurse in the capital, you’re choosing a career with huge potential. London is home to some of the biggest Trusts in the country, meaning that there are plenty of opportunities to progress in whichever way you’d like your career to go.

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Pay & Benefits

You’ll be offered flexible working, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, maternity and paternity leave, and up to 41 days of annual leave and public holidays. You’ll also qualify for additional pay for working unsocial hours and for working in London.

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Social Life

There are so many ways to make friends for life in London. From book groups to gyms, dancing the night away, to late dinners and weekend brunches – you won’t be stuck for people to meet and new things to try.

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Tourism

London is one of the world’s most popular cities for a reason – there is so much fun to be had! Each borough offers something completely different to the next. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing area with good coffee and a yoga class, or a hub of non-stop excitement, London has it covered.

Our Capital Careers

Each Capital healthcare professional has their own story and reasons for loving working in our capital…

At first you have to learn how healthcare works in a new country, the NHS, systems, process, procedures, guidelines and expectations. Time definitely helps to settle in. I learnt not to be so hard on myself at the beginning but rather be positive and give it my best. I can now say I’ve grown loads in a short space of time. And I’m still learning every day! I would say the key is confidence which only comes with time and you have allowed yourself time. If you are thinking of coming to work in the UK, Do it! It requires hard work, determination, drive and often lots and lots of courage. But it’s rewarding when you making a difference and enjoying what you do.
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Zahrah Patel
Neuro Occupational therapist
West London NHS Trust
I still clearly recall the first time I arrived here in London in 1998 as an internationally educated nurse from the Philippines. The excitement living in dynamic city as well as the prospect of practising mental health nursing in such diverse population continues to linger in me. The nursing opportunity that was available for me to experience throughout my career allowed me to work with inspirational professional colleagues from different nationalities, focused in continuous evidenced-based practice to ensure that the care provided to our patient group are safe and effective. It is a testament, that in my role as an Associate Chief Nurse Officer at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, I have progressed in my career here in London with the provision of on-going support from my mentors, supervisors and coach as well as the access on the wealth of training and education in prestigious London universities and colleges. London truly has grown in me as my home and have given me friends and ‘family’ who have supported me in my personal and professional journey.
Oliver Soriano
Oliver Soriano
Associate Chief Nursing Officer
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
I really appreciate the team I joined for the support and wonderful attitude they showed. This made my first week very smooth. As much as I was new to the NHS and the team, I felt welcomed and supported. Up to this day I get the support that I need and feel more confident to execute my duties.
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Moses Simbarashe Gambiza
Occupational Therapist
West London NHS Trust
London is very welcoming; the workplace culture is supportive and with respect. The chance of your voice being heard is much higher, also you will be very motivated working with your colleagues & your confidence level grow in no time! The story of relocating to London and work as a healthcare professional may sound very challenging or untouchable, however once you set your goal and follow the path it will eventually happen.
Stephanie
Stephanie
OT (Community)
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
I left the Philippines in 2000 to start a new life and career in the UK. My first job was at St Georges hospital, London. In 2002 I moved to work for Moorfields. Since I started in the trust, I have been given many opportunities to develop my knowledge and skills in ophthalmic care, which have supported me in fulfilling my biggest achievement of becoming a matron in the trust. Since moving to England, I have bought up my family and have a great network of friends. I really enjoy working in Moorfields and leading a team who provide our patients with excellent and compassionate care.
Christine Real
Matron
Moorfields - St George’s hospital site
London is one of the most diverse cities in the world with teaching hospitals specialising all every area of women’s healthcare. Whatever your midwifery passion is, it is one of the most exciting and forward thinking places in the world to be a midwife.
Kate Brintworth
Kate Brintworth
Regional Chief Midwife for London
NHS England and Improvement
I have worked for the Trust for 20yrs. During this time I have received all the help and support required for me to progress in my career.  I am currently a Ward Manager in the Respiratory Ward, continuing my development and furthering my knowledge.
Antrenet Sabado (Trina)
Ward Manager / Gloucester Ward
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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