Hi Guys....I come from Italy and I applied for NHS Scientist Training Programme.
I deeply read all documents available on the programme website, but I have some questions and I would be grateful if you can give me some clarifications.
I read in “Frequently Asked Questions For Applicants” about the level of English language competency required:
“It is essential that all applicants have the required level of communication skills[..]. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they are able to achieve the standards of proficiency outlined for clinical scientists by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).”
I read these standards and in “1b Professional relationships” I found “1b.3*-be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information[…] be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System, with no element below 6.51
1 The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests competence in the English language. Applicants who have qualified outside of the UK, whose first language is not English and who are not nationals of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA), must provide evidence that they have reached the necessary standard.
My question is : Italy is a country in the European Economic Area (EEA), must I have an English Certificate or can I demonstrate my communication skills during the interview without a certificate?
Moreover in the “Guidance for applicants” I read about documents applicants have to bring to interview and It is mandatory to bring “ International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination certificate or alternative evidence of English language proficiency if applicable “.
I would be very grateful if you could give me an answer.
I wrote some emails to them but they give me only other link
thank you very much and good luck for everybody!