International Recruitment 2023-2024     

FOI REFERENCE: 24105  FOI DATE: 15^th May 2024   

Over the last financial year, how many Nurses, Drs and AHPs have been recruited internationally?  128 Nurses Only

Over the last financial year, how many international nurses, Drs and AHPs were recruited via an agency? 128 Nurses Only

Which agencies were used over the last financial year for international recruitment, and were any of them on an exclusive basis? NHS Professionals International

What is the budget for international recruitment over and above any grant funding for the financial year 2024/25? £1,342,050.00

What is the name and the job title of the person within your Trust is responsible for International recruitment? Lead Corporate Nurse

How did the trust engage with these agencies (direct award, Call off agreement, tender, mini-competition)? Mini Competition

How many vacancies for nurses, Doctors and AHP does your Trust have currently?

Description	SUBSTANTIVE FUNDED	CONTRACTED (ADI)	SUBSTANTIVE VACANCIES (ADI)	APRIL 2024
Medical – Consultants	412	349	62.9	15.28%
Medical – Career/staff grade	200	197	3.2	1.59%
Medical – Trainee Grades	323	284	39.0	12.07%
Registered Nursing	2,202	2,023	178.5	8.11%
Registered Midwives (includes DMT)	234	214	20.5	8.77%
Support to Nursing/HCA’s	1,069	962	106.5	9.96%
Qualified AHP’S  (Dietitians, OT’s Physio’s, Orthoptists and Radiographers)	435	377	58.7	13.48%
Support to AHP	135	121	13.2	9.79%