The PASS UK Program doesn’t just offer content; it provides a direct path to your UK career, and that path is defined by SMART Goals. We integrate this robust framework across all modules to ensure your journey is efficient, measurable, and leads directly to your desired outcome: professional practice in the UK.
SMART stands for: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
| Component | Definition | How PASS UK Integrates This |
| S – Specific | Clearly defining what needs to be accomplished and why. | Goals are tied to a precise hurdle, e.g., “Complete the HCPC Certificate of Good Standing submission,” rather than just “Do the application.” |
| M – Measurable | Quantifying progress so you know when the goal is met. | Goals include concrete numbers, e.g., “Achieve an overall OET score of B (or IELTS 7.0).” |
| A – Achievable | Ensuring the goal is realistic, given your time, resources, and support system. | Goals are broken down into small, realistic tasks guided by the mentor, ensuring you don’t feel overwhelmed (e.g., “Complete 2 mock interviews and incorporate feedback by Friday”). |
| R – Relevant | Ensuring the goal aligns directly with your career objective and the program’s focus. | Every goal is tied to your Person-Situation-Growth (PSG) Model plan—e.g., passing a specific UK safeguarding module is relevant to securing a Band 6 NHS role. |
| T – Time-bound | Setting a firm deadline to maintain momentum and accountability. | The entire program is structured with clear deadlines (6-8 weeks) and all subsequent tasks are scheduled (e.g., “Have my UK-format CV reviewed by the Career Readiness Team within 7 days”). |
From Goal to Guaranteed Action
Here is a common scenario for an internationally educated Allied Health Professional (IEAHP) and how the PASS UK program structures their goal using the SMART framework, moving them from a vague objective to a guaranteed outcome:
| Phase | Vague Goal (Pre-PASS UK) | SMART Goal (PASS UK Application) |
| Initial Objective | “I need to get my English test score.” | “I will achieve an overall OET score of B (or IELTS 7.0) by [Date 10 weeks from now] by completing a minimum of 2 practice tests per week.” |
| HCPC Application | “I need to fix my documentation for the HCPC.” | “I will submit the HCPC’s requested reflective statement detailing my clinical reasoning and adherence to the Mental Capacity Act by [Date 4 weeks from now], after gaining final approval from my assigned PASS UK mentor.” |
| Job Search/PSG Growth | “I want to get a good job in the NHS.” | “I will secure a Band 5 or Band 6 Physiotherapist role by [Date 4 months from registration] by submitting a minimum of 3 applications per week and completing 3 competency-based mock interviews by the end of Module 4.” |
By translating broad aspirations into these detailed, SMART goals, the PASS UK Program ensures your energy is focused, your progress is trackable, and your transition from application to employment is accelerated and successful.