Orion Locums holds a licence with the Care Quality Commission, is a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and holds various NHS National Framework Agreements.
As a responsible employer and one that recognises the needs for thorough vetting and screening of potential candidates, Orion has in place rigorous recruitment and vetting procedures which are adhered to across all divisions.
All potential candidates must complete our recruitment and induction process prior to their first placement.
We offer our clients a compliance guarantee which enables you to feel safe in the knowledge that the professional staff we supply to you are fit to practice and have been thoroughly vetted and screened.
As part of our compliance guarantee we ensure that all agency workers’ files are maintained in a compliant manner throughout their time working for you.
We obtain the following from our candidates prior to placement
- Completed application form;
- Full CV;
- At least 2 references from current or most recent employers;
- Occupational health clearance;
- Proof of immunisation (as per DOH and NHS);
- Identification;
- Right to work in the UK;
- Qualifications;
- Training – professional, induction and annual;
- Enhanced CRB check;
- Professional registration; and
- Face to face interview.
We also operate an ongoing review of performance of our agency workers and the services we provide to you. Please see full details of this in our policies and procedures section (Quality Assurance).
Please see the policies section of our website for details of the relevant policies and procedures for recruitment and vetting.