Frequently Asked Questions

You will be contacted by a Consultant who will advise you of all the available vacancies and request an updated version of your CV. We will keep in touch and you will then be contacted as soon as a suitable vacancy becomes available and you will be sent the relevant job descriptions and information. If your skills match the job and you decide to apply, your Consultant will then forward your CV to the clients for assessment. If you are short listed for an interview, we will ensure you are fully prepared and will help you organise all arrangements for your interview. The interviews will vary in format depending on the employer and where you are in the world - your consultant will advice you on what will happen.
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If you come from a country outside the European Union, you will need to be sponsored by an employer and then obtain an entry clearance visa. All our employers are licensed to obtain sponsorship and we offer advice and support you through the whole process.

If you are part of the European Union but you originally come from one of the Accession States, you will need to register with the Workers Registration Scheme within one month from starting your new employment in the UK. Your employer will provide you with an application form which you will need to fill in and return to the Home Office with a fee of £90. After 12 months of employment, you won’t need to register again.

Yes anyone wishing to practice as a registered health professional needs to register with the relevant body. Just go to our Professional Registration page to find the links.
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Once you have been offered a job in the UK we will guide you every step of the way, helping with your relocation and in obtaining all the necessary documentation for your new employer. We appreciate that you are transferring your life to a new country and therefore we want to make your move to the UK as easy as possible.
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Before you can be employed in the UK you will need to hold a current police clearance certificate from your country of origin. For some professions you will also already need to have provided a Certificate of Good Standing in order to register. Once you are in the UK you will need to complete a CRB( Criminal Records Bureau) application and your consultant will discuss this with you.
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Employment contracts are generally for at least 1 year, although some employers offer differing lengths of contracts. In almost all cases, the employers prefer employees who are prepared to work within their organisation for longer periods.
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The employer may be able to provide you with single accommodation. This may be on the hospital site, although some employers will assist you to find a rental property off site. The cost for rent of the accommodation varies depending on the location in the UK. Normally the South of England and London area are more expensive than the North of England. The rent in the hospital accommodation usually includes the cost of bills such as water, electricity and council taxes. We are also able to assist you to find your own accommodation and we will put you in contact with local Estate Agents who will advise in renting flats or houses in the town where the hospital is located.
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Of course you can bring your family with you, although we normally suggest you come to the UK alone for the first couple of months. Once you are settled and have familiarised yourself with the area and your new work environment you then relocate your own family to join you.
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Firstly we meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation to help you get settled in. If you are an overseas candidate, once you arrive in the UK you will need to apply for a National Insurance number. In most cases your employer will request one for you using the Fast Track service which will allow you to receive your number within a week. You will also need to open a bank account so that your new employer can pay your salary on a monthly basis. In each town or city, you will find several bank branches such as HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Abbey National and so on. To be able to open your bank account, you will need your passport, a proof of your UK address and a letter of employment from the Hospital. We can also assist you in opening a bank account. You will also need to register with a Dentist and a GP in your local area.
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You should always use a signed for postal service from which ever country you live in so that you are able to track your documents. However we wouldn't ask you to send original documents on the whole - there are a couple of exceptions to that. We would normally either have seen your documents ourselves and verified them, or, we will ask you to have them notarised as originals through a notary public. Likewise we will need notarised translation for all documents requested which are not in English.
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Any employee can buy and drive a car in the UK as long as you have a valid driving license.Please see the information on driving in the UK on the DVLA site:

DVLA website