Our Staff.
CRB and background checks as well as undergoing a face-to-face interview, every applicant is subject to a thorough vetting procedure. This includes;
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1. 11.An enhanced level Criminal Records Bureau check
§ 2. Written references from a candidate previous two employers
§ 3. A full employment history (with all gaps explained)
§ 4. Verification of a candidate identity
§ 5. Verification of NMC PIN number (for nurses)
§ 6. Work permit status (if applicable)
§ 7. Verification of qualifications and training certificates
§ 8. Sex Offenders Register
§ 9. Declaration of physical and mental fitness
10 10.Immunisation status
Every staff member is subject to a formal induction (and if necessary training) programme. This process ensures that all staff are qualified and competent in key areas such as moving & handling, health & safety, basic life support, infection control and food hygiene. An ongoing programme of accredited training courses enables candidates to continue to meet our strict quality criteria. For our clients, this means they can be confident that all the personnel we provide are equipped with the most up-to-date skills.
Training
Quality Management Systems
We constantly review our control procedures to make sure that every element of our service and every First Choice Professional worker is fully compliant with our Quality Management System. This system is defined by the principles of ISO 9001: 2000, government legislation, industry best practice and is monitored constantly by our Internal Audit Team. Each branch also receives a Quality Management System tool kit, which is regularly updated to ensure that each First Choice Professional representative works to the same high standard
Appraisals & Reviews.
We constantly review our control procedures to make sure that every element of our service and every First Choice Professional worker is fully compliant with our Quality Management System. This system is defined by the principles of ISO 9001: 2000, government legislation, industry best practice and is monitored constantly by our Internal Audit Team. Each branch also receives a Quality Management System tool kit, which is regularly updated to ensure that each First Choice Professional representative works to the same high standard
Placement of nurses based on skill-set and needs of the healthcare facility
We are focused on a collaborative relationship between hospitals, the agency and nurses.Giving nurses the benefits of working through an agency and giving the hospitals the best staff available is our objective. First Choice Professionals is co-ordinated by personnel from specialist, Critical Care areas and hospital management. We understand the professional issues and needs surrounding all units and in particular Speciality Nursing Units.
Let us take the worry out of your staffing requirements. We offer competitive rates, superior service and highly trained and experienced nursing professionals who are carefully vetted.
A Nurse led service with pride