Employer guide
Hire registered nurses without agency fees
Guide for care homes, NHS trusts and private providers hiring Band 5–7 nurses. Flat-fee alternative to Hays and Reed.
How to hire registered nurses
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Define the role — Band, setting (ward, community, RMN), NMC and DBS requirements
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Post on Recruitment Site with NHS Band and compliance fields pre-built
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Review AI-scored applicants ranked 0–100 against your job description
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Shortlist, interview and hire — no placement commission on any hire
Tips for better results
- ✓Include NHS Band and actual pay — candidates skip roles without salary
- ✓State NMC pin verification requirement upfront to filter unqualified applicants
- ✓Use DBS enhanced level field for regulated activity roles
- ✓Syndicate to Google Jobs automatically — included on Growth plan
Cost comparison
Hays charges 15–25% of first-year salary (£5,250–£8,750 on a £35k Band 5 nurse). Recruitment Site Growth is £249/mo unlimited.