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The requirement for nurses in the UK is only predicted to grow in the coming years. The healthcare industry in the UK offers numerous opportunities to educate and grow your skills as a professional. International nurses have a large chunk of this chance to jump-start their careers in one of the leading, and exponentially growing, industries. Cultural enrichment is another piece of this cake.
Recruitment agencies for nurses in the UK have captured a vast land in the recruitment and healthcare sector. They act as strategic partners who embark on positive growth in the nurses’ careers. Appointing an ethical partner agency as an international nurse can effectively navigate your journey. While you find an agency, determine your needs as a nurse as well as the job role. It’s important that your priorities align with their offerings so you get the best results. Draw a clear map of your preferences in the initial meeting and make sure that they can provide under those compliances. Here are 7 points to consider while choosing the right partner agency that aligns with the RAL Quality Seal of Good Conduct.
To filter out the scammers looking to exploit nurses, it is essential that you make yourself familiar with the necessary credentials, legalities and accreditations agencies need to hold. All agencies must comply with the Employment Agencies Act 1973 and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. They need to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and recognised by an NHS framework. Furthermore, your agency must have global connections to bring you the best of all worlds. Their connection and reputation with credible hospitals and facilities will play as a major role in defining your experience with them.
Set clear time scales for the program from interviews to travels to cohorts. Agencies with quality experience not only take their deadlines seriously but also prioritise speed. Ensure that their web presence matches their claims. There’s no better review than of their past customers. You can always ask the agencies to provide you with references too. Any ethical agency will not ask you to pay or travel without a signed contract and a valid work visa. If they do, run! Or walk away – whichever, you know, has an impact.
The field is diverse. A good agency understands your qualifications and presents you with roles that will help you enhance your career. While some agencies focus on hospital staffing, others may be advanced in recruiting travel nurses, paediatric nurses or home nurses. Refine your list of agencies further as per the availability of staffing in your choice of environment and specialisation. Agencies should also come through on your selection of timings, shifts, locations, etc. Their track record of fetching opportunities for professionals you relate the most to is a good place to start. Good agencies also have performance management systems to identify your scope of learning and suggest training events and resources to build on.
In order to get the most out of your association, the agency must have a clear understanding of the work you are into. Their knowledge of the market, policies, specialisms, wards and more will add value to their research. And hence, the quality of roles you will be presented. Quality recruitments get you the space you need to grow. Hefty paychecks? They are everywhere, given the right skill set.
The role of nursing recruitment agencies doesn’t stop at connecting you to your ideal job. It’s where their role begins. Agencies provide hand-in-hand support through the application and recruitment process. Navigating all complexities with you, an ethical agency guides you till you are settled in your new job role and location. And after.
And ask as many as you can! Inquire about the payroll scheme and benefits to compare opportunities. What are the market trends? Which locations will help improve as an international nurse? Which locations are more welcoming to people from your origin? What are the standard market rates? What will your future be like in these organisations? Are there any government dues, insurance or policies you should know of? The more you ask, the fewer doubts you will have tomorrow.
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