International recruitment can be enormously beneficial in filling hard to fill posts and bringing fresh ideas and experience to the trust.
International recruitment also works towards creating a more diverse workforce that will reflect your local community and can involve all professions.
It is hard work and therefore you need to think carefully before embarking on this journey. Ensure that you have explored all of the alternative ways in order to fill your posts, such as return to practice, new ways of working and NHS Jobs.
Introduction to the beginner's guide
This section describes the first steps when recruiting staff from overseas, including the consideration of why to use international recruitment, and the importance of ethical recruitment according to the Code of Practice
Quick step-by-step guide
Recruiting staff from overseas for the first time can seem like a daunting and complex process. This brief guide sets out a simple, step-by-step description of the process involved
Recruitment and registration
This section describes what is involved when recruiting international candidates, including registration to professional bodies
Pre-employment checks and work permits/visas
This section explains the pre-employment checks necessary when recruiting overseas staff to prevent illegal working
Induction, language and mentoring
This section contains information about induction, mentoring and language support programmes for internationally recruited staff
Contact for advice and guidance
This page contains useful contact details for advice and guidance on international recruitment issues