International Healthcare Recruitment Services

Our international healthcare recruitment solutions cater to both the public and private sectors where we offer fixed term contract and permanent positions.

We have been sourcing the best talent in the market since 2003 which has earned us our respected reputation. Our international workforce is predominantly, but not limited to, Band 5 Registered Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Paediatric/ Children’s Nurses, and Carers.

We also recruit Allied Health Professionals: Radiographers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Podiatrists and Biomedical Scientists.

Virtual Interview Process

Cromwell Medical Staffing has the expertise and experience to help combat an increasing level of nursing shortages and to reduce outstanding vacancies and dramatically reduce the agency spend.

There are two processes of recruitment campaigns. The first being a recruitment week in the source country – India or South Africa. The second being skype interview days organised by CMS and conducted by the Trust.

Timeline for India Recruitment Week

Skype Interview Process

How we achieve this

We mobilise an experienced project delivery team who will collaborate with you to understand how we can effectively support you to build and supply a pipeline of international nurses.

We have a flexible approach to recruitment; this allows us to adapt our marketing and recruitment models to ensure we are attracting the best nurses to work for you.

We have a global delivery team in the UK, India and South Africa meaning we can source candidates direct, host in country recruitment events and complete compliance processes in person quickly and efficiently.

We have worked in international recruitment including AHP over the last 10 years and have the knowledge and experience to know what you are looking for in terms of candidates’ skills & ability.

In the UK, recruitment from overseas is governed by the UK Code of Practice for international recruitment. The aim of the Code of Practice is to promote high standards of practice in international recruitment and employment of healthcare professionals and we only recruit based on this ethical practice.

What we can do for you

If you aren't already working with us, we understand that you are looking to work with a reliable recruitment partner who will establish exactly what your requirements are, embrace your values and vision and ultimately provide the best possible service.

Understanding your needs and requirements
Fact finding to analyse your needs and the best recruitment method for you
Authorising the project with the correct authorities and decision makers
Engaging with our experienced suppliers
Providing regular progress reports including timescales & compliance progress
An interview event and selection process
Hosting in country events for face-to-face recruitment should you require it

Job offer letters to successful candidates
Professional registration process
The visa application process once IELTS test and Professional Registration has been approved
The nurse’s complete compliance checks including Registration forms, NMC approval, Completed CBT, and Reference checks.
Pastoral Care – from the initial contact all the way through to onboarding and the months after arrival
We will book the flights for the candidates
On arrival to the UK the candidates will be greeted by a CMS team member who will welcome the nurses before delivering them to their new home and career.

Pastoral Care Cromwell Provides

Meet the team

Meet our dedicated team:

Alice McConnell

Head of International and Permanent Recruitment

Jinu Jacob

International Account Manager

Divya Vats

Principal Consultant

Our Clients

We currently work with a variety of trusts across the UK including Royal Brompton & Harefield, Medway, Wye Valley, St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Portsmouth University Hospitals.

Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust and CMS have an on-going contract to provide the Trust with cardiac, PICU, NICU, CTVS, HDU and ICU International nurses.

Since November 2017 we have successfully delivered 74 nurses to Medway NHS Foundation Trust as part of an on-going contract to provide the Trust with various specialities nurses.

Birmingham Women’s & Children’s Hospital and CMS are also working together on a mental health recruitment campaign for 50 MH nurses and 10 Consultant grade doctors.

We have met all our client’s expectations and, in some instances, have excelled their expectations. If required, we also have the experience to help with recruitment of EU Allied Health Practitioners.