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International recruitment: NHS employers
International recruitment is a small but significant part of the drive to expand the NHS workforce. Well-qualified health professionals from other countries can work for either a short stay or an extended period. This section provides more information for NHS employers interested in this method of recruitment.
Change to the immigration rules for postgraduate doctors and dentists
Published: 07/03/2006
On 7th March 2006 the Department of Health announced that the Government will be changing the specific category within the immigration rules for postgraduate doctors and dentists. These changes will come into effect shortly.
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International nursing recruitment
International recruitment by NHS organisations has made a key contribution to the delivery of high quality clinical services, especially in areas where recruitment has proved to be difficult. The NHS has a long history of welcoming staff from abroad to gain experience and education by working in our hospitals and community services.
Agencies adhering to the Code of Practice on international recruitment
The most up-to-date lists of agencies (a) providing references from NHS organisations who have used their services and (b) who are new to the NHS and state that they are adhering to the Code will be found on:
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