16/05/2026
NHS RECRUITMENT AGENCIES THAT HELP IMMIGRANTS LAND JOBS IN THE UK
If you are an international nurse, doctor, or healthcare professional trying to break into the NHS, you do not have to do it alone.
There are specialist recruitment agencies in the UK that work directly with NHS Trusts, handle your visa paperwork, support your OSCE preparation, and help you settle in once you arrive. And they are completely free to candidates.
Here are the top agencies to register with right now:
1. Medacs Healthcare
One of the UK's leading international healthcare staffing agencies. Places thousands of nurses, doctors and allied health professionals into permanent NHS roles every year. Provides end-to-end support including visa management and OSCE training.
www.medacs.com/jobs
2. NHS Professionals International
Directly partnered with NHS England, the NMC and UK Visas and Immigration. Offers a comprehensive OSCE training programme and handles every step of the compliance and visa process.
https://lnkd.in/eFDT7rqq
3. TFS Healthcare
Specialist international nurse and healthcare professional recruiter placing candidates into NHS and private hospitals across the UK. Known for strong candidate support and fast placement timelines.
www.tfs-healthcare.com
4. Pulse Nursing and Healthcare
Over 37 years of healthcare recruitment experience. Places nurses, midwives, doctors, allied health professionals and psychological therapists into NHS Trusts and private providers across the UK.
www.pulsejobs.com
5. Dynamic Health Staff
Specialises in international nurse and doctor recruitment direct to NHS Trusts. Covers visa support, OSCE preparation and relocation assistance at no cost to the candidate.
www.dynamichealthstaff.com
6. Acacium Group
One of Europe's largest healthcare staffing organisations. Works with NHS Trusts across England, Scotland and Wales placing international nurses, AHPs and doctors into permanent and bank roles.
www.acaciumgroup.com
7. Hays Healthcare
Places nurses, doctors and allied health professionals into permanent, temporary and contract roles nationwide.
www.hays.co.uk/healthcare
8. Randstad Care
Major healthcare recruiter working across NHS and private settings. Supports international candidates with compliance, registration and placement into nursing and care roles.
www.randstad.co.uk/care
9. Athona Recruitment
Specialist recruiter for nurses, doctors and AHPs into NHS and private healthcare. Provides dedicated international candidate support and visa guidance.
www.athona.com
10. Cpl Healthcare UK
Part of a global recruitment group. Places international healthcare professionals into NHS Trusts and private hospitals across the UK with full compliance and onboarding support.
www.cpl.com/healthcare
