One of Bolton’s newest international nurses is leading the way forward for his colleagues with a successful promotion.

Abubakar Hamadu, who already has several qualifications and 11 years experience working in Nigeria, joined Bolton NHS Foundation Trust earlier this year.

He has now already progressed to becoming a clinical practice coordinator.

Mr Hamadu said: “I was recruited as an International Nurse in April and arrived in the UK on 18 June 2022.

“I attended my OSCE training in Crewe, sat and passed my OSCE on 1 August then travelled the next day to Bolton and met the amazing, hard-working recruitment team.

He added: “Being new to the department and Trust, and the only international applicant, I thought my chances of getting the job were slim.

“I’m grateful to the interview panel and Bolton NHS Foundation Trust for the fair recruitment and selection process in recognising my years of experience, skills, knowledge and potential as an international nurse.”

Mr Hamadu is one of 150 international nurses added to Bolton’s NHS team since 2021 and his work so fair has won the praise of NHS managers.

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International recruitment lead Vicky Fletcher-Simm said: “It’s great to see one of our international nurses succeed in promotion so soon in their journey with us in Bolton.

“Abubakar’s skillset from Nigeria is a true testament to the adaptability that our international nurses bring into practice.

“We are incredibly proud of Abubakar, and all of our international nurses, and the true commitment they bring to the Bolton family.”