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Freedom of Information request 257-2023

Response published: 31 October 2023

FOI Request

Please see below information requested under the freedom of information act: Over the last financial year, how many Nurses, Drs and AHPs have been recruited internationally? How many international nurses, Drs and AHPs were recruited via an agency? How did the trust engage with these agencies direct award, Call off agreement, tender, mini-competition.? Which agencies were used over the last financial year for international recruitment, and were any of them on an exclusive basis? How many vacancies do you currently have for international Nurses, Drs and AHPs? What is the budget for international recruitment over and above any grant funding? Who within your Trust is responsible for International recruitment?

FOI Response

Freedom of Information Request – Ref: FOI 257-2023

Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information request. Please find our response below.

Over the last financial year, how many Nurses, Drs and AHPs have been recruited internationally?
4 nurses
1 AHP
1 Doctor

How many international nurses, Drs and AHPs were recruited via an agency?
All recruited via an agency.

How did the trust engage with these agencies direct award, Call off agreement, tender, mini-competition.?
Call off agreements
Sourced via NHS Employers approved framework

Which agencies were used over the last financial year for international recruitment, and were any of them on an exclusive basis?
ID Medical and Sanctuary but not on an exclusive basis

How many vacancies do you currently have for international Nurses, Drs and AHPs?
15 nurse vacancies
4 AHP vacancies

What is the budget for international recruitment over and above any grant funding?
Approximately £17,000 per recruit

Who within your Trust is responsible for International recruitment?
Under section 40 personal information exemption. there is no obligation to disclose staff personal details.