Tips for Ukrainian Medical Professionals Already in the UK
Many Ukrainian doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers have arrived in the UK seeking safety — and a way to continue their careers. But without UK registration (like an NMC or GMC license), it can feel like your skills are on hold.
The good news? There are still meaningful roles available in healthcare, even without full UK certification. This post shares practical tips on where to look for work, how to prepare, and how to stay connected to your profession while building a future in the UK
Lets get started!
1. NHS Jobs Website
The official NHS job board is the best place to start. You can find:
- Healthcare Assistant (HCA) roles
- Support Worker positions
- Clinical Admin jobs
- Interpreter or Liaison Officer posts
➡️ Visit: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk
Some NHS Trusts are especially open to helping internationally trained professionals transition into UK roles.
2. Job Boards like Indeed.co.uk
Use search terms such as:
- “Healthcare Assistant”
- “Support worker – no experience”
- “Ukrainian interpreter”
- “Medical admin – training provided”
- “Care Home Worker”
- “Eldercare and Assisted Living”
- “Jobs for Medical Students”
- “Jobs for Ukrainian Refugees”
Apply filters for location and language — many employers value Ukrainian and Russian language skills.
3. Care Homes & Private Clinics
Many care homes across the UK hire staff with compassion and basic training, even without formal qualifications.
Search:
- https://www.carehome.co.uk/jobs
- “Care assistant” or “Night support worker”
These can be excellent stepping stones into long-term health work.
4. Charities and Health Organizations
Some of the most accessible and meaningful healthcare jobs in the UK for migrants and refugee-background professionals are found within the charity sector. These organizations support vulnerable communities and often welcome applicants who speak multiple languages and have international medical experience, even without UK registration.
Roles can include:
- Health support worker
- Community outreach assistant
- Multilingual patient liaison
- Refugee health advocate
Where to Look
Start by exploring opportunities with organisations such as Doctors of the World UK, which provides healthcare access to vulnerable and excluded populations; the British Red Cross, which supports refugee health and emergency response services across the UK; and the Refugee Council, which regularly works with migrant communities in need of culturally aware healthcare support.
You should also check for roles with local NHS-linked community health outreach teams, which often collaborate with charities to deliver health education, interpretation, and frontline support. To broaden your chances, try searching job boards using keywords like “refugee health jobs UK,” “volunteer with Red Cross,” or “multilingual healthcare roles.” These terms can lead you to both paid and volunteer positions where your language skills and international experience are genuinely valued.
5. Medical Interpreting & Patient Support
If you speak Ukrainian, Russian, and English, you may qualify for interpreting roles in hospitals or clinics.
Start with:
- LanguageLine
- DA Languages
- NHS Interpreter job listings
These jobs help you stay in a clinical environment and build useful UK experience.
6 Extra Tips for Success
Join Support Networks
Being connected helps with job leads and encouragement.
Join local Ukrainian community groups that support medical professionals like the Ukrainian Medical Charity.
We can help you:
- Find a Job
- Understand Licensing Requirements
- Connect you with Colleagues in the UK
💬 Final Thoughts
Even if you’re not yet able to work as a registered nurse or doctor in the UK, your experience still matters. These roles can offer income, confidence, and valuable NHS experience — all while you prepare for your long-term goals.
You’re not starting over — you’re continuing forward, just on a new path.
Written by: Joseph Ehrlich – Blue Sky Community Aid, a UK-based nonprofit helping refugees and charities with digital development.
