07 Nov How to Integrate into Our Medical Recruitment Agency, UK
If you want to join the Proximity team, there are a few qualifications and compliances that you need to have within your arsenal. Of course, qualifications and compliances differ from one to another. We as a medical recruitment agency in the UK, don’t expect every professional to fall under the same paper umbrella.
It all depends on where you want to be in the medical field. This is rather obvious; as a specialised nurse needs a lot more qualifications than a general nurse. However, all medical candidates should have the basic qualifications and paperwork to be placed within our medical establishments, no matter the professional level. So, without further ado, let’s unpack what we require from you to join our medical recruitment agency in the UK!’
Care Worker
Healthcare workers typically have a Band 2 qualification. It is not considered a strenuous qualification to maintain but does however need to undergo an abridged process. This is, of course, to ensure that you meet the UK’s healthcare standards and that similarly; the UK maintains its standard of healthcare provided.
General Nurse
General nurses typically have a Band 5 qualification. These qualifications ensure that the standard is maintained across the healthcare nursing spectrum to some degree. Standards of expected care within each country differ; meaning that you need to make sure your qualification is abridged in the UK. Standards are different for each country, and for us to place you with our clients, you need to be highly compliant. This is ultimately to ensure the best patient and professional outcome, and to protect the establishment as well.
General Compliance Information
Because we are a medical recruitment agency in the UK, we want to make your application process as smooth as possible. For us, we know how hard it can be to compile all the relevant documents and qualifications to join our medical recruitment agency as a nurse. However, let’s go through some of the things that you need to have to be accepted as a candidate.
The Basics
Your CV is the first thing that you need to look at. If it does not go back 10 years, chances are your application will not be successful. If you are under the age of 30, simply state what you have done in high school, your marks, your contributions, or whatever feels worthy to mention.
It’s important to state at least 3-consecutive years of employment history. If there are gaps in your recent employment history, you must provide an explanation of what you were doing during those periods, including unemployment, studies, maternity leave, etc. You also need to include 2 references that cover 3 years.
Paperwork
British Passport, an EU Passport, an Identity card with a Shared Code, or a BRP with a Shared Code. A student letter is also necessary if you wish to work more than 20 hours outside of term times. We at Proximity also conduct Identification Document verification checks for you, so you don’t need to worry about that. However, if you have emigrated to the UK, you need to attain a Right To Work as well.
However, you need to enrol yourself for an Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service. This is extremely important if you want to join our medical recruitment agency in the UK. You also need to supply 2 forms that state proof of address. This includes a utility bill and a financial statement from the past three months, or a lease agreement – among a few other options. Note that the priority checklist is on the Proximity Healthcare website, under the ‘candidate’ section.
Mandatory Training
To place with our medical recruitment agency in the UK, you need to have the following basic training. Firstly, we require proof of conducting Basic Life Support Training, as well as Anaphylaxis Training, Manual Handling, Infection and Prevention Control Training, COVID-19, Fire Safety, and Health and Safety Training. Secondly, we require you to have completed your Safeguarding of Adults and – children, both level 2. Thirdly, you need to have completed training for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding, your GDPR, and conflict resolution.
Apart from training, our medical recruitment agency in the UK requires all healthcare workers to have a Fitness to Work Certificate. This certificate states that you have been vaccinated and tested for HIV as well as the Hepatitis B Surface Antigen.
If you want to know more about Proximity, be sure to read about the regular healthcare positions available!
Nursing is the Future!
Nursing is the UK’s most employable type of degree, with 94% of recent graduates getting employed within six months. However, at our Medical Recruitment Agency in the UK, we aim to assist those who are struggling to find employment, those who perhaps want better, more flexible hours, or those who want to climb the ladder more effectively. Proximity is here to assist with all of that! So, be sure to supply all the relevant information on the questionnaire form and bag that medical career you’ve always dreamed of!