United Kingdom educated migrant midwives' experience of working in Queensland

摘要: Abstract The nursing and midwifery workforce is becoming increasingly mobile the globalisation of has been fuelled by marketing strategies used employers within Queensland to recruit midwives from overseas fill vacancies both public private sector. United Kingdom specifically targeted, numbers nurses moving more than doubled in five years continues rise. Little known about reasons why are leaving what their experience working Queensland. This research was conducted a phenomenological framework. A total 18 who had moved an eight year period were interviewed, also completed reflective journal motivations for moving, subsequent Data analysis undertaken using adaptation Van Kaam method data, as described Moustakas. Textural –Structural description meanings essences incorporating invariant constituents themes constructed each participant. From Descriptions all participants composite group experience. predominantly associated with expectation achieving improved lifestyle themselves families; there sense seeking adventure. Participants expressed dissatisfaction life Kingdom, which particularly work related issues such bullying harassment, increased workloads burn out. Midwives reported choosing because weather factors, but influenced having friends, family or former colleagues already settled State. main profession included feelings fear, frustration, shock sadness. Despite initial difficulties experienced settling profession, most found way resume career between jobs until they one that enabled them practise comfortable with. Recommendations made based on findings guide recruitment practices assist orientation recruited view retention. In order avoid frustration sadness this study, should seek match skills positions available unit, ensure systems place facilitate recognition prior learning early credentialing allow full scope ability. addition, enable UK trained at highest potential, supportive management structures include access migrant support adjusting practice differences