TO WORK IN A HOSPITAL

Minimum net monthly salary: 1.400 euros
Open ended or long term contracts
35 hours per week
5 weeks of paid leave
Housing allowance

YOU MAY WORK IN FRANCE IF

You are a European Union national
You have a degree from the European Union.

APPROVAL OF THE DEGREE

Since 2001, the nursing degree is approved directly by the directive 2001/19/CEE. Any nurse from the 15 countries of the European Union may work in any of the countries in the Union under presentation of:

The degree
The certificate of compliance of the degree

All document in a foreign language must be presented with a translation from a registered translator.

In Spain

In Rumania

 

Nurses coming from countries who entered the Union in 2004, come under the order June 10th, 2004, which approves their degree, however in some cases proof of professional experience is required.

Nurses from countries who entered the Union on January 1st 2007, come under the  directive 2006-100 which requires five years experience for  Rumanian nurses and direct approval for Bulgarian nurses.

Upon arrival in the country, you must go the nearest  DASS office to register your degree.

Should you find this offer interesting, do not hesitate to contact us and arrange a meeting

WORK IN HOSPITALS

Minimum net monthly salary: 1.300 euros
Open ended or long term contracts
35 hours per week
5 weeks of paid leave
Housing allowance

WORK IN SPA

Minimum net monthly salary: 1.400 euros
Fixed term contracts
35 hours per week
Free housing

WORK IN PRIVATE PRACTICE

Work in the practice of another practician
Work in the home
Private work
Retrocession

YOU MAY WORK IN FRANCE IF

You are a European Union national
You have a degree from the European Union.

APPROVAL OF DEGREE

To be able to work in France you must obtain a permit to practise

YOU ARE LEAVING FRANCE

You have worked in France  and you wish to return to your country of origin or work in another European country
Here are some advice prior to departure

SOCIAL SECURITY

While working in France, you have paid contributions which can be added to those paid in your country of origin or any other European country. In order to validate those contributions, you must request the following two forms from the French administration :

E-301 FORM

This form indicates the period of paid contributions for unemployment allowance.
It can be obtained from the nearest Direction Départementale de Travail.
It will enable you to add the contributions paid in France to those paid in other countries if and when you need to claim unemployment benefit.
You must present this form to the employment service in your country upon return.

E-201 FORM

This form indicates the contribution paid for you retirement pension.
It can be obtained from the nearest Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM).
It will enable you to add the contributions paid France to those paid in other countries in order to claim your retirement pension when necessary.

WORK CERTIFICATES

Prior to departure, remember to ask your employer for a work certificate. You will need it as a proof of work experience for future employers or to sit state exams.

TO OBTAIN A PERMIT TO PRACTISE EN FRANCE

You will need the following documents :

- A letter in French requesting « a permit to practise the profession of physiotherapist and masseur in France » Click here for a copy of the letter

-Copy of ID card.
-Copy of degree and translation.
-Copy of subjects studied with marks obtained and hours of studies.
-Copy of certificate of work practice.
-copy of compliance certificate certifying that the degree complies with the minimum planned by the European directives.

A translation by a registered translator must be attached to any document in foreign language.

In Spain

 

In Rumania

 

Your application must be sent by post or by fax to the Department for Health in France.

By post : address : Ministère de la Santé - Direction de l'hospitalisation et de l'organisation des soins - Sous Direction des Professions Paramédicales et des Personnels Hospitaliers - Bureau des professions paramédicales et des statuts et des personnels hospitaliers - 14, avenue Duquesne - 75700 PARIS 07 SP
By fax: 00 33 1 40 56 49 93

Should you have any doubt, do not hesitate to contact us.

 

DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO REGISTER WITH FRENCH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

To register with the French Medical Association for Physiotherapist, you will need the following documents :

1º Proof of ID.

2º Copy of your degree with:

3º Copy of your police record less than three month old.
- A sworn statement from the candidates certifying that they have never been subject to any disciplinary actions and that there are no issues pending which could lead to sentencing
- Any documents which demonstrate that the candidates have sufficient knowledge of the French language.
- Three passport photographs.

4º A sworn statement certifying that no proceeding which may lead to a condemnation or disciplinary sanction preventing registration with the Medical Association is pending.

I the undersigned, (Name) certify that  no proceeding which may lead to condemnation or sanction preventing registration with the Medical Association is pending against me.

                                                                     Date                                        Signature

5º A certificate that you have been struck off the medical register in your own country or a sworn declaration that you have not registered with another Medical Association.

I the undersigned, (Name) certify that I am not currently  registered with any  Medical Association for Physiotherapist.

6º Any certificate showing a satisfactory knowledge of French to enabling you to work in France.

Should you find this offer interesting, do not hesitate to contact us and arrange a meeting.