Why NEU Professionals

NEU Professionals Limited is a recruitment agency based in London, United Kingdom, specialising in national and international healthcare solutions. We are proud to be a member of the NHS Workforce Alliance RM6333 framework across all five lots and to hold accreditation from HealthTrust Europe under the Total Workforce Solutions III: National and International Permanent Recruitment framework. Additionally, we are recognised as an Ethical Recruiter by the NHS Confederation.

In November 2024, we were delighted to be named the overall winner of the Best International Recruitment Experience award, alongside our valued client, North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), at the Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2024. Visit our News section to learn more about this remarkable achievement.

Our core values of compassion and pastoral care underpin our mission to deliver an exceptional level of service to both healthcare professionals and healthcare organisations.

With over a decade of recruitment expertise, we have established ourselves as a leading global presence in markets including the UK, Ireland, Europe, South Africa, India, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the Philippines. Our extensive experience enables us to navigate diverse markets, foster enduring relationships, and provide bespoke solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients and candidates.

Procurement and Ethical Recruitment Accreditation

We are privileged to have attained the highest level of National Health Service (NHS) and Crown Commercial Services procurement status in the United Kingdom.

NEU is one of only 13 agencies worldwide granted the status of ‘Awarded Supplier’ on all five International Lots of the UK’s national NHS Workforce Alliance RM6333 procurement framework, namely:

  • Lot 1: International Nursing and Midwifery
  • Lot 2: International Doctors and Dentists
  • Lot 3: International AHP’s Including Social Workers
  • Lot 4: International OSCE Training Support Services
  • Lot 5: International Candidate Pastoral Support

This status signifies that we are pre-approved to offer services under these categories to all NHS and Social Care organisations throughout the entire UK.

NEU Professionals is also accredited by HealthTrust Europe on Total Workforce Solutions III: National and International Permanent Recruitment framework which includes the following:

  • Lot 1a: Permanent Clinical Recruitment and Project Resourcing
  • Lot 1b: Permanent Non-Clinical Recruitment and Project Resourcing
  • Lot 1c: International Permanent Recruitment
  • Lot 1d: Modular International Permanent Recruitment

Our Services

Dedicated to Ethical Recruitment

At NEU Professionals Limited, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our ability to connect top talent with leading organizations worldwide. Our dedicated team of experts works tirelessly to provide customized recruitment solutions that align with the unique needs of our clients.

Access a vast pool of skilled professionals globally, enabling employers to find specialised expertise not readily available locally.

Tailored strategies for efficient sourcing, including online/virtual interviews, overseas campaigns and hybrid events.

Plan and execute recruitment events abroad for direct engagement with candidates, facilitating sourcing of high volumes in quick succession.

Provide industry insights to inform recruitment strategies and stay updated on evolving landscapes.

Thorough processes to identify qualified candidates aligned with the organisation’s culture and values.

Support candidates in meeting language standards required by regulatory bodies.

Pre-employment Checks and Compliance Documents

Aid in collecting necessary documents to ensure compliance before employment.

Aid in collecting necessary documents to ensure compliance before employment.

Maintain ongoing support initiatives to nurture relationships, address concerns, and promote long-term retention and career development.

Provide comprehensive support for candidates and families in relocation and settling into their new location.

Collaborate on strategies to foster employee engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty for a stable workforce.

Offer culturally sensitive support for candidates’ post-arrival to aid in their cultural adaptation for up to 12 months.

Our Expertise

The Directors of NEU have a professional financial background and always recommend the most economical solution to hire nurses from overseas. We ensure that we offer and provide value-for-money solutions at every stage of recruitment. Our recruitment fees are among the lowest available in the market place and our delivery and success rates are among the highest. Our key strategy focuses on providing our clients with a premier level of service and unparalleled attention to detail. We are exceptionally proud of our retention rates which are consistently 100% across all of our recruitment projects since 2015. We believe this extraordinary statistic demonstrates our commitment to clients and candidates.

NEU possesses extensive experience in sourcing candidates across all healthcare disciplines, with particular expertise in ‘hard-to-fill’ roles such as:

  • Aged care
  • Critical Care
  • Dental Professions
  • Emergency Services
  • Fertility Specialists
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Oncology
  • Paramedicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Social Care Settings, and more.
  • Aged care
  • Critical Care
  • Dental Professions
  • Emergency Services
  • Fertility Specialists
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Oncology
  • Paramedicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Social Care Settings, and more.

Our past events: Success rates

NELFT Overseas Event – January 2023

Countries: Botswana and South Africa

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Initial requirement: 60 Mental Health

Appointed: 68 Mental Health – 131 Adult General – 19 Community – 9 Peadiatric Nurses

SABP Overseas Event – March 2023

Countries: Sri Lanka

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Initial requirement: 50 Mental Health & Community

Appointed: 123 Mental Health – 13 Community Nurses

CapitalMidwife Overseas Event – June 2023

Countries: Turkey

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Initial requirements: 20 Midwives

Appointed: 51 Midwives

Award Nominations: Nursing Times Workforce Awards

In 2022, we were recognised as a finalist for: ‘Best International Recruitment Experience’ and ‘Best Non-Clinical Manager of the Year’

In 2023, we were finalists in the categories of: ‘Best International Recruitment Experience’ again and ‘Best Social Responsibility Programme’

In 2024, we won ‘Best International Recruitment Experience’ in conjunction with North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT)

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