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As we return from our holiday break and begin to settle into 2025, OET employees around the globe shared this message to wish our partners a very Happy New Year! 🎆 We're grateful for our partners across preparation, test delivery, healthcare employment and more who've been a part of furthering our commitment to improving global healthcare communication in 2024. And we can't wait for 2025 to unfold, with many exciting new features and improvements to the OET Test ahead to share! #OET #OETTest #healthcarecommunication #globalhealthcare

For internationally trained healthcare professionals, transitioning into the NHS goes beyond passing the OET Test. Our refreshed Living the Language guides for nurses and doctors are designed to support this journey, offering practical advice and strategies for success in both the workplace and social settings. Here’s a glimpse of what the guides cover: - Mastering NHS communication tools like SBAR to streamline patient care and ensure safety. - Understanding NHS team structures and roles to foster collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment. - Adopting patient-centred care approaches, including active listening, empathy and cultural sensitivity. - Navigating cultural nuances such as British conversational norms, humour and workplace etiquette. - Tackling common challenges like phone communication, medical abbreviations and effective documentation. And that’s not all! These guides are packed with actionable tips, real-world examples and advice tailored for healthcare professionals entering a new cultural and professional environment. As Michelle Brennan, Admissions Lead at REACHE shared: “Living the Language guides offer reassuring advice for anyone trained overseas who is working in the NHS for the first time. They highlight that differences in communication style, language, and culture are to be expected when practicing in a new country and present positive ways to further adapt and develop on an ongoing English language journey." We encourage you to explore, download and share these guides with your teams to support your international staff: https://lnkd.in/gFMyRwv5 NHS #InclusiveWorkplaces #InternationalHealthcare #GlobalHealthcare #MulticulturalWorkplaces #SupportingHealthcareProfessionals #WorkplaceInclusion #HealthcareInnovation #LanguageForHealthcare #OETCommunity

We’re excited to help healthcare professionals find organisations that accept the OET Test more easily! Today we’ve launched a new search tool, allowing OET Test candidates to filter by test scores, location and organisation name.  This is more than just a design update — it’s about helping global healthcare professionals find their pathway to success. We’re proud to be the first English test that allows candidates to search organisations by scores, an innovative way to ensure our partners are front and centre to the top global candidates as they plan their future.  Explore the page today: https://lnkd.in/gFBPBm-m  #OET #GlobalHealthcare #HealthcareCareers  

As we wrap up 2024, we reflect on one of the year’s highlights: the OET Forum in London. Bringing together healthcare leaders, multicultural community leaders and preparation partners, the forum sparked meaningful conversations about supporting international healthcare professionals and fostering safer, more inclusive workplaces. Watch the video and join us in celebrating a year of collaboration and impact: https://lnkd.in/gtfCCvzx Jaime Cortes Adam Phillips Mickey Bonin Nadia Falou Asya Dadayan Joanne Bass #HealthcareLeadership #InternationalHealthcare #YearInReview #CollaborationInAction

Our team recently attended the welcome reception at Belfast City Council for the English Language Support Academy for Medics, a program which is supporting 11 refugee doctors to gain registration with the General Medical Council and work in Northern Ireland. With the support of REACHE and Klik2Learn, these doctors will be offered high-quality support for their OET and PLAB examinations. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, OET was delighted to speak at this event to support refugee healthcare workers. Nadia Falou, Regional Manager for Europe and Africa at OET said: ‘This programme offers a holistic approach in providing support to enable these international doctors to gain registration with the GMC in order to work in Northern Ireland. OET is delighted to be supporting this incredible initiative. As the only English language test designed for doctors, OET will enable them to communicate effectively with their colleagues and patients and thrive in the UK workplace." https://lnkd.in/getnQu7n

The OET team had an amazing time networking and celebrating nursing success at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2024. It was insightful hearing important discussions on how to support the nursing workforce. Brigita Seguis presented insights from the recent OET Impact Study, and OET was honoured to sponsor the category for Best International Recruitment Experience – a wonderful category celebrating the incredible programmes to support international healthcare professionals into the UK workforce. International nurses bring unmatched expertise and cultural richness to the UK workplace. This was a recurring theme across the event, with insightful contributions from panelists like Tracey Collins, who emphasised the value of fostering diversity and supporting international talent. At OET, we’re committed to ensuring these professionals feel supported, confident, and empowered to thrive. Here’s how OET helps: As the National Guardian’s Office noted, it’s essential to create safe spaces to enable international healthcare professionals to speak up. OET’s Living the Language workshops, recently piloted in partnership with Capital Nurse / NHS England, enabled nurses to build their communication skills for the UK workplace and also ensured they learnt effective strategies for speaking up. These workshops offer a safe and supportive learning environment and are led by English language experts experienced in teaching English to the international community.  Register your interest: http://bit.ly/3OG7hng For international nurses aiming to register in the UK, OET offers a unique advantage as the only route that ensures NMC acceptance while simultaneously enhancing the communication skills essential for patient safety and quality care. According to a recent Impact Study by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, clinical educators and recruiters confirm that nurses who take the OET Test often demonstrate superior communication skills and greater confidence in their roles, easing their transition into professional life in the UK. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand and joined the conversation. Together, we’re building a brighter future for nursing and healthcare.

The The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) now recognises the OET Test as a valid English language qualification! From 29 January 2025, international applicants can use OET Test results to meet HCPC’s language requirements. OET is the only English test tailored for healthcare professionals, making it a practical and effective choice for your UK healthcare journey. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gk8butCk

At OET, we believe collaboration is key to tackling the challenges and opportunities in global healthcare. That’s why we were proud to host our 9th Advisory Committee Meeting, bringing together an inspiring group of industry leaders, policy makers and experts to explore bold ideas for progress. Thank you to everyone who joined us to create meaningful conversations and pave the way for positive change, including: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation, Ramsay Health Care, Cate Malone, Aussizz Group, Tejas Patel, Campbell Page, Paul Barbaro, Talent Beyond Borders, Australian Department of Home Affairs, Victorian Healthcare Association, Toli Papadopoulos, Allen Blewitt, Dr Murray Horn, Jaime Cortes, Adam Phillips, Marco Delgado, Sarah Leslie, Matthew Neivens, Gillian Howard, Amanda Hicks-McLean, Jason Elias, Tom Keenan #GlobalHealthcare #Collaboration #OET #Partnerships

The Nursing Times has featured an article showcasing insights from the OET Impact Study, which highlights the OET Test as the leading English language test for nurses registering in the UK. The study reveals how OET’s healthcare-specific focus not only helps candidates achieve the required scores faster but also equips them with the practical language skills needed for confident communication in the NHS. This Thursday, at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit Brigita Seguis will join the panel "Implementation of the NHS Workforce Long-Term Education and Training Plan" (11:30 AM - 12:20 PM) to discuss insights from the OET Impact Study. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gSWEa2Rk

We’re excited to sponsor this year’s Nursing Times Summit & Awards, a pivotal event dedicated to advancing nursing and healthcare. We're also proud to announce that Nadia Falou, OET Regional Manager for Europe and Africa, is judging this year’s Best International Recruitment Experience category, helping to recognise effective practices in global healthcare recruitment. Additionally, Brigita Seguis, Head of Impact Evaluation at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and the driving force behind the newly released OET Impact Study, will be taking part in the panel discussion on the Implementation of the NHS Workforce Long-Term Education and Training Plan. OET will be exhibiting during the summit, and we encourage attendees to visit our booth to learn more about how we support healthcare professionals and organisations globally. We look forward to engaging with professionals in the field and contributing to the ongoing dialogue in healthcare. #OET #NursingTimes #NTWorkforce