TEMPORARY & PERMANENT
NURSING
RECRUITMENT
Recruiting the best nurses from around the world
CONTENTS 2. About Us GO TO PAGE
3-4. Temporary Staffing GO TO PAGE
5-6. International Recruitment GO TO PAGE
7-8. Immigration System GO TO PAGE
9. FAQs GO TO PAGE
10. Interview Candidates GO TO PAGE
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Avanta Care Ltd is an awarded supplier of healthcare professionals on the HealthTrust Europe framework
A LITTLE ABOUT US... COMPANY INFORMATION We are Avanta Care - A healthcare recruitment company, with over 20 years’ experience. We supply healthcare workers and nurses into NHS Trusts, local authorities, GP surgeries and private care and nursing homes
throughout the UK. Read more here.
OUR TRIED AND TESTED METHODS We bring clarity to healthcare recruitment, with a step-by-step process for hiring national and international nurses with valuable knowledge and expertise, on both a temporary and permanent basis. Done well, our job is to match the right people with the right role - We do that with unrivalled screening and checking at the very start of the recruitment process.
ABOUT US Our aim is to provide collaborative and ethical healthcare recruitment. One which provides people with a route to a career in care, but more importantly improves the healthcare industry in the UK.
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TEMPORAR
TEMPORARY STAFFING
DEPENDABLE NURSES, RIGHT WHEN YOU NEED THEM MOST We understand the urgency of finding nurses at short notice, so we provide a service that is suitable to cover the most urgent time frames. Our temporary nurses are prepared and ready to integrate seamlessly into your team when you need them most. You’re free to choose how long you hire our nurses for - whatever works best for you and them. Meanwhile, we take care of paperwork like PAYE, NI and holidays, so your team can focus on other things. We strictly vet all our nurses to ensure they are suitably qualified and experienced, as well as ensuring the DBS check and insurance policy are valid. Read more here.
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FAST TURNAROUNDS
ACCESS TO STAFF NATIONWIDE
We have a database of nurses who are available for interview immediately
We have staff located throughout the UK and a number of others willing to relocate
24 HOUR SUPPORT Our team are on hand around the clock to support both the client and candidate
RATE CARD
Our clients can expect:
Temp Nurse (RGN)
£31.00
Junior Nurse
£19.95
per hour per hour
Would you like more information about our temp nurses? Call and speak to a member of our team today!
PLACEMENTS
There are a range of fantastic benefits to recruiting temporary nurses...
Our team are on hand to listen to your requirements and to find a suitable match for your needs. Once we have found a suitable candidate, we will arrange a telephone or video interview between yourself and the candidate. When you're happy, we will take care of the rest! Benefits of hiring temporary nurses include: Nurses available at short notice - From enquiry to interview to placement Hire staff for 3 - 12 months - It's your choice! Staff are employed directly by us - Taking care of the administrative burdens of PAYE, NI and holidays! DBS check - We save you time and money by ensuring all workers have a current DBS check Insurance - Validated by Avanta Care Travel - Our team assist with the nurses’ travel and sourcing accommodation, if required All nurses have a valid nursing diploma and NMC pin TEMPORARY NURSE CRITERIA: NMC
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NURSING DIPLOMA
NMC PIN
All our temp nurses have a recognised nursing qualification
Nurses have a current valid NMC pin
NURSING EXPERIENCE All nurses have at least 12 months previous nursing experience
Are you interested in hiring permanent nurses? Call our Recruitment team on 0113 827 2347 for details.
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INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT
WORKING WITH THE WORLD’S BEST NURSES
There are some big advantages to recruiting international nurses on a permanent basis, aside from the obvious financial benefits. All our candidates are qualified nurses in their home country, with at least 12 months working experience, which provides a wealth of valuable knowledge to help them smoothly fit into your team. Nurses initially arrive on a 3 year visa, which provides long-term stability to your team. Visas can be extended for a further 2 years if desired.
We ensure our candidates do not incur; unnecessary and excessive, ‘home country’ agent’s fees. This means our candidates are not burdened with additional financial worries. All candidates are fluent English-speaking and are willing to locate anywhere in the UK.
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Obtaining a Sponsor Licence (If required)
Arranging candidate interviews
A smooth transitional period
Support with the full application process
Training and competence
Ongoing support (As standard)
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NURSING DIPLOMA
Nurses have a nursing qualification and 12 months experience in their home country
Our team will help with the following:
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PERMANENT NURSE CRITERIA:
LANGUAGE EXAMS
Nurses have passed either the IELTS or OET language exam
NMC CBT
Nurses have passed/are prepared for the NMC computer based test
FLEXIBLE WITH LOCATION Our candidates are happy to relocate anywhere in the UK
For further information about recruiting international staff, call our team on 0113 827 2347.
These costs, minus our fees and the Immigration Surcharge are typically reimbursed to the nurse once in the UK. A typical breakdown of costs of recruiting an international nurse
Nurse reimbursed
Cost
NMC Computer Based Test (CBT)
£90.00
NMC registration
£120.00
NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
£794.00
Flight to the UK
£500.00
Accommodation in the UK
£1,500.00
Skilled Worker Visa fees
£232.00
IELTS Language exam
£175.00
Transfer from airport to accommodation
£150.00
Total
£3,561.00
+ Our fees: Typically around 12-15% of nurse annual salary Immigration Employer Surcharge You may have to pay an additional charge for each foreign worker you employ. This is payable to UK Visa and Immigration and is dependent on company size
Sponsorship Licence Fee - Based on company size Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) - Per application
£365.00 - £1,000.00 per year £536.00 - £1,476.00 £199.00
Even after sponsor and visa fees; there are huge savings to be made in comparison to contracting a temporary nurse!
PERMANENT
There is an initial cost of recruiting an international nurse on a permanent basis.
Fantastic savings in the long run
On average, you can save up to £20,000 per year hiring an international nurse, when compared to hiring a bank or agency nurse!
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INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT
THE NEW IMMIGRATION POINTS-BASED SYSTEM
Under a points-based immigration system, anyone coming to the UK for work must meet a specific set of requirements for which they will score points. Visas are then awarded to those who gain enough points. The points-based system provides simple, effective and flexible arrangements for UK employers to recruit skilled workers from around the world through a number of different immigration routes.
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For more information about the immigration points system, visit www.gov.uk
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Characteristics OUR CLIENTS CAN EXPECT: REQUIRED
The system treats EU and non-EU citizens equally. Anyone you want to hire from outside the UK, excluding Irish citizens, will need to apply for permission in advance.
A total of 70 points is required for an international candidate to apply; some characteristics are tradeable.
TRADEABLE
On 1st January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a new pointsbased immigration system for all overseas workers.
Points
Speaks English at required level
10
Offer of job by approved sponsor
20
Job at appropriate skill level
20
Salary of £20,480 (minimum) - £23,039
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Salary of £23,040 – £25,599
10
Salary of £25,600 or above
20
Job in a shortage occupation list
20
PhD in relevant subject
10
PhD in STEM subject
20
Applicant is a new entrant to the job market
20
Employers guide to becoming a licensed sponsor of skilled migrant workers 1. Check your organisation is eligible
2. Ensure your organisation can manage its licence
3. Apply - allow 8 weeks
4. Sponsor a worker
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1. Apply online and pay the fee
1. Once you have selected a candidate,
Check the people you want to UK under the new points-based immigration system
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Ensure you are able to provide the necessary supporting documents for your sponsor licence application, e.g. details of your organisation and intended jobs you wish to fill To get a licence, you cannot have unspent criminal convictions for immigration offences or certain other crimes, such as fraud or
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You need to appoint people within your organisation to manage the sponsorship process when you apply They will be responsible for compliant within the requirements
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You will need to keep record of your staff that you sponsor for reporting to UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)
2. The fee is dependent on the type
of licence(s) you are applying for and the type and size of your organisation. It will either be £536
3. Send your supporting documents 4. Confirm how many staff you plan
to recruit through the sponsorship system for the current financial year
5. Each staff member sponsored costs £21 or £199, in addition to the usual visa application fees
√ If successful, your licence will be
they must make a visa application to work in the UK
2. You must first endorse your
prospective employee’s visa through your sponsor licence account by requesting then issuing an electronic ‘certificate of sponsorship’
3. Pay the Immigration Skills Charge. This is £1,000 for the first year of work in the UK plus £500 for each additional 6 months, or £364 and £182 respectively for small businesses or charities
4. The employee must then submit category as your licence
√ If the prospective employee’s visa application is granted, they may travel to the UK and start working
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For more information about sponsor licences, visit www.gov.uk/apply-sponsor-licence
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YOUR QUERIES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long does recruiting an international nurse take?
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Following the selection process and a Certificate of Sponsorship being issued, the candidate should get a decision within 3 working weeks of their application (8 weeks if applying from inside the UK).
How thorough is the screening process?
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As well as complying with standards set out by NHS frameworks, Avanta Care has many years’ experience vetting and verifying candidates. After well over a decade of recruiting healthcare staff from Europe and further afield, we have perfected our screening process. We thoroughly check work experience, training and qualifications, employment history, right to work, criminal records and legitimacy of references.
Do you only recruit nurses?
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No, we also recruit national and international healthcare assistants on both a temporary and permanent basis. Call our Recruitment team on 0113 827 2347 for more information.
Do you have any further questions? Email your query to recruitment@avantacare.com.
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ARE YOU READY TO INTERVIEW SUITABLE CANDIDATES? We have a large database of nurses ready and available for interview. Once we understand your needs and requirements and have agreed T & Cs, we will send over a selection of profiles we feel are most suitable. After you have selected the candidate(s) you are interested in, we will arrange a video interview for a date and time convenient for you. Video interviews can be conducted over Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp or Facebook Messenger.
If the interview is successful, our team will finalise the details, help complete the necessary paperwork, take care of compliance and ready the candidate for the placement.
Request profiles today! To request some nurse profiles, please send your requirements to recruitment@avantacare.com. Please include the following: • How many nurses you require •If you wish to hire on a temp/ perm/international basis •Any preferences/requirements you may have
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Do you know? We also supply healthcare assistants. To request more information email recruitment@avantacare.com. Avanta Care Ltd Junction House Waver Green Pudsey Leeds LS28 7BG View on Google Maps
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