Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between hiring on a temp or permanent basis?

The main difference between the two is when hiring a temporary nurse, he/she is employed by and paid by Avanta Care, and you pay us an hourly rate for each hour the candidate works.

By hiring a permanent nurse, you are taking that nurse on to your books. Avanta Care take care of the resourcing, compliance, travel arrangements etc, you then pay us a fee when the nurse arrives and begins work.

Hiring permanent employees involves an initial payment, but proves to be more cost-effective than hiring temporary or agency workers in the long term.

“Avanta Care have been our chosen supplier for the last year. The level of service is excellent and the candidates

How long does recruiting an international nurse take?

In general, from initial enquiry to the nurse beginning work, the application process can take anywhere up to 6 months. However, due to the support our team gives each nurse, the time frame is reduced significantly.

At the point of you interviewing potential candidates, under our guidance the candidate will have already completed a large percentage of the process.

We also have a selection of both national and international nurses available with NMC pins ready for interview.

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Avanta Care have been our chosen supplier for the last year. The level of service is excellent and the candidates“

Do I need a Sponsor Licence to hire international nurses?

On January 2021, a new ‘points-based’ immigration system replaced the previous rules for workers from outside the UK. Under the points-based system, nurses need to obtain enough points to guarantee a visa (See Page 10).

Employers will need to have a sponsor licence to recruit any worker from outside the UK, including EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. The fees, salary thresholds and skills requirements have also changed.

For more information about obtaining a sponsor licence visit: www.gov.uk/uk-visa-sponsorship-employers

How thorough is the screening process?

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 recruiting healthcare staff from Europe - and further afield in India and the Philippines, we have perfected our screening process.

We thoroughly check: • People are who they say they are (Identity) • That each professional is registered and qualified to practice • Employment history and legitimacy of references • Right to work (Immigration & visas) • Work health and fitness assessments

• Criminal records

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Do you only recruit nurses?

No, we also recruit HCAs and Senior HCAs on both a temporary and permanent basis. Call our Recruitment team on 0113 827 2347 for more information.