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Why choose Countrywide Medical Selection ?
Recruitment Consultants:
Our recruitment consultants will listen and understand your personal situation and will endeavour to offer helpful advice on any aspect of the recruitment process.
The majority of our candidates come to us by word of mouth which is evidence of our high standards.
We're Specialists:
Because we specialise exclusively in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy plus Dietetics there are many benefits for you. We have an in-depth understanding of your work and the issues you face. Our extensive network of clients UK-wide gives you more positions to choose from.
Overseas Recruitment Office:
It's never too early to begin researching what you need to do. If you live outside the UK we provide full support before you leave home. Get 'one to one' advice on:
- UK registration
- Immigration requirements
- Work trends
- How to market yourself effectively
It's our job to ensure your transition to the UK is as easy as possible. That's why we offer a locum package that includes:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Assistance with accommodation
- Assistance opening a Bank Account
- Contributions towards your CPD (Continued Professional Development)
- Holiday Pay
- Free tax advice
- Statutory Sick Pay (subject to conditions)
If you're considering a 'fixed term' contract or a permanent position your employment package will be negotiated through us with the employer and will differ from those outlined above.
Required documentation
- Copy of Passport (we are required to view the original, or a verified copy for the CRB)
- Proof of eligibility to work in UK (if not UK or EU passport holder)
- Two Professional References (must be from your most recent employers and within last two years)
- Copies of two bills (for proof of address in the UK)
- Completed and signed Registration Form/ Terms and Conditions
- Up to date CV
- Two Passport Photos
- Proof of Professional Body Registration (in UK)
- Qualifications (copies of all relevant certificates)
- CRB Check.
- Police report from Country of Origin (must be within 3 months of arriving in UK)
- Proof of immunity for Hep B (laboratory report under 5 years old (blood test) of Titre level)
- Proof of immunity for Rubella (lab report (blood test) showing positive immunity or evidence of 2 MMRs)
- Proof of immunity for Varicella (self declaration of having had chickenpox or shingles, or a lab report showing positive immunity).
- Proof of Tuberculosis immunity (written proof that BCG scar been sighted by OH Nurse/Doctor or TB skin test under 2 years old)
- Manual Handling and Basic Life Support training certificates (must be less than 1 year old)
- Proof of immunity for Measles and Mumps (lab report (blood test) showing positive immunity or evidence of 2 MMRs).


