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Code of practice for the international recruitment of healthcare professionals (2004)

Document type:

Guidance
Author:

Department of Health
Published date:

8 December 2004
Primary audience:

Human resources and training, Health and social care professionals
Product number:

265586
Gateway reference:

4174
Pages:

22
Supersedes/replaces:

Code of practice for NHS employers involved in the international recruitment of healthcare professionals (2001)
Copyright holder:

Crown

This revised code of practice promotes high standards of practice in the ethical international recruitment of healthcare professionals. All employers are strongly commended to adhere to this code of practice.

Erratum: An incorrect telephone number has been published in the printed version of the Code. The correct contact details are:
Elizabeth Kidd
Department of Health, Workforce Directorate
Quarry House
Quarry Hill
Leeds LS2 7UE
0113 254 5844

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NHS Employers are responsible for the implementation of the Code of Practice and managing the list of commercial agencies that adhere to the Code.

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