Registration checklist
for nurses in
Northern Ireland

What is considered a reference?
To work with Florence, you’ll need at least two employment references who can confirm your professional care experience.
   – These must come from a professional email address.
   – If possible, multiple references covering the past 3 consecutive years are also welcome.

From overseas?
If you are from outside the UK, your references must be:
   – On company letterhead paper, and
   – Attached to an email from a professional address

​Note: one of your references must be from your most recent UK employer. Your references must also be verified through your work history.

No references?
Unfortunately, if your references don’t confirm your care experience, we will not be able to continue with your application.

To confirm your Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, we’ll need one of the following:

For British Citizens:
A copy of your passport or your birth certificate with proof of your National Insurance (NI).

For Non-British Citizens:
Proof of a valid visa:
   – Tier 2 visas: You’ll also need to submit your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
   – Tier 4 visas: You’ll also need to provide an enrolment letter and course term dates.
   – Overseas applicants: You’ll need to provide a sharecode from the UK government website, using your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card, along with a valid photographic ID.

Note: We do not sponsor visas and no longer accept overseas passports for Right to Work checks.

You will also need to provide your 8-digit NMC PIN and expiry date so that we can verify your registration with the NMC.

To work with Florence, you’ll need the right police check for your location.

Northern Ireland (AccessNI)
   – Once your application is nearly complete, we’ll provide you with a code.
   – Use this code to apply for an AccessNI certificate through their website—this must be requested via an employer.
   – There is no cost to you for this check.

To register with Florence, please provide two documents that verify your address. These documents help us confirm both your identity and place of residence. Read more info here.

Accepted proof of address documents issued within the last 3 months:
   – Utility bill (e.g., gas, electricity, satellite TV, landline phone)
   – Bank or building society statements/account confirmation letter
   – Solicitor’s letter confirming a recent home purchase or land registry document

Accepted proof of address documents issued within the last 12 months:
   – Original mortgage statement from a recognised lender (covering the previous full year)
   – Council tax bill (typed version only) for the current tax year
   – Rent card or tenancy agreement from the council or housing association (current year)
   – P45 or P60
   – HMRC self-assessment letter or tax demand dated for the current financial year
   – Electoral Register entry
   – NHS medical card or a registration confirmation letter from your GP practice

Important: Ensure your documents reflect the current UK tax year, which runs from 6 April to 5 April the following year.

Documents we cannot accept:
   – Payslips
   – Hospital letters
   – Mobile phone bills
   – Provisional driving licence
   – Credit card statements

If you have any questions or need assistance with finding suitable documents, click here to chat with us.