International Placement Programme.
Take Your Nursing Career Beyond Borders
See Healthcare Through a Different Lens
Imagine working in a hospital where your skills are genuinely needed, where you're trusted to work independently, and where every day teaches you something new. That's what a nursing placement in The Gambia offers.
But here's the real reason to go. When you come back to the NHS, you won't just bring back great memories. You'll bring back a deeper understanding of the world, and of the people you care for. You'll have seen healthcare through a different lens. You'll understand the challenges and strengths of people from different backgrounds, not because you read about them, but because you lived alongside them.
Who it's for
- Qualified, registered nurses
- Nurses with clinical experience
- Nurses looking to gain international experience
What you'll come back with
Clinical experience that sets you apart, a new perspective on healthcare, cultural sensitivity that stays with you for life, and friendships and memories you'll treasure.
How it works
- Enquire — Contact us and tell us your preferred dates
- Book — Confirm your place and secure your spot
- Prepare — We help you with travel and documentation
- Go — Arrive in Gambia and start your placement
Dates
- Departure date: 1 May 2027
- Return date: 15 May 2027
What's included
- Placement at a Gambian hospital
- Accommodation
- Home-cooked meals or Catering
- Cultural immersion and ongoing support
- Guided excursions to explore the country and its culture
- Registration support (GNMC PIN)
What’s not included
- Flights
- Personal Travel Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the International Placement Programme?
Who is this programme for?
What's included in the programme?
- Placement at a Gambian hospital
- Accommodation
- Home-cooked meals or catering
- Cultural immersion and ongoing support
- Guided excursions to explore the country
- Registration support (GNMC PIN)