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Our Recruitment ProcessThe candidate journey

Eight stages, clearly shared responsibilities.

International recruitment involves several organisations. Here is what happens at each stage and who is responsible for each decision.

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  1. 1

    Initial Registration

    You register online and receive a candidate reference number.

  2. 2

    Candidate Assessment

    A consultant reviews your experience, goals and eligibility.

  3. 3

    Documentation and Qualification Verification

    We check qualifications, registration status and references.

  4. 4

    Employer Matching

    Where appropriate, we present your profile to suitable employers.

  5. 5

    Interviews and Selection

    We coordinate interviews and help you prepare.

  6. 6

    Employment Offer

    The employer makes any offer directly; we help you understand it.

  7. 7

    Pre-employment and Immigration Preparation

    Employer checks, sponsorship and visa steps.

  8. 8

    Pre-departure Support

    Practical guidance before you travel, where offered.

01

Initial Registration

You complete our online registration and upload your CV. You receive a reference number and a confirmation email.

YouRegisters and provides accurate information.
MUKTalentCreates your record, checks your country of residence against the Code of Practice lists and assigns a consultant.
02

Candidate Assessment

Your consultant reviews your experience, goals, English language and registration status, and discusses realistic options with you.

YouTakes part in an initial conversation.
MUKTalentAssesses suitability and explains requirements honestly, including when a route is not currently possible.
03

Documentation and Qualification Verification

When needed, we ask you to upload specific documents securely, such as qualifications and registration evidence, and we contact referees.

YouProvides genuine documents when requested.
MUKTalentChecks documents and references.
AuthoritiesRegulators (NMC, HCPC, GPhC) assess your qualifications and decide on registration.
04

Employer Matching

If your profile suits a genuine vacancy, we ask for your consent and present your profile to the employer.

YouChooses which roles to be considered for.
MUKTalentShares accurate job information and presents your profile only with your agreement.
EmployerReviews profiles and decides whom to interview.
05

Interviews and Selection

We arrange interviews, help you prepare and pass feedback both ways.

YouAttends interviews.
MUKTalentCoordinates dates, preparation and feedback.
EmployerInterviews and makes the selection decision.
06

Employment Offer

The employer makes any offer directly. We make sure you understand the pay, hours, contract and conditions.

YouDecides whether to accept.
MUKTalentExplains the offer and answers questions.
EmployerIssues the offer and the employment contract.
07

Pre-employment and Immigration Preparation

The employer completes pre-employment checks. If a visa is needed, the employer issues a Certificate of Sponsorship and you apply to the Home Office.

YouApplies for the visa and any registration.
MUKTalentHelps you understand each step and keeps the timeline on track.
EmployerCarries out checks such as DBS and references, and sponsors the visa.
AuthoritiesThe Home Office (UK Visas and Immigration) decides visa applications.
08

Pre-departure Support

Where offered, we share practical guidance on travel, accommodation and your first weeks in the UK.

YouPlans travel and arrival.
MUKTalentProvides guidance and stays in touch.
EmployerProvides induction and pastoral support.

ResponsibilitiesWho decides what

We guide the process. We do not make every decision.

MUKTalent Healthcare

  • Accurate information and advice
  • Assessment, screening and verification
  • Interview coordination and communication
  • Country checks under the Code of Practice
  • Protecting your personal data

Employers

  • Job offers and employment contracts
  • Pay, hours and employment conditions
  • Pre-employment checks, including DBS
  • Visa sponsorship, where applicable
  • Induction and pastoral support

Regulators

  • NMC: nurses and midwives
  • HCPC: allied health professions
  • GPhC: pharmacists
  • Social Work England: social workers
  • Decisions on professional registration

Government

  • Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration
  • Visa and immigration decisions
  • Sponsor licensing
  • Country lists in the Code of Practice, published by NHS Employers on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care

Begin at stage one

Register as a candidate.

Your reference number is created as soon as you submit the form.

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Employers

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Tell us about your roles and timelines.

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