Overview
Welcome to Hydra Healthcare. We specialise in placing Medical and Nursing Professionals into permanent and locum roles throughout the NHS, PCT’s, Private Hospitals, Care Homes, Prisons and the Ministry of Defence UK wide.
We find employment for:
- Nurses - General, Mental Health and Paediatrics
- General Practitioners - Prison, Ministry of Defence and Walk-in Centres
- General Practitioners – Australia
- Allied Health Professionals – Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists
- Care Home Managers - Including Registered and Deputy Management
- Pharmacists and Pharmacist Technicians
Hydra Healthcare can offer you the following:
- Great hourly rates and weekly payment for locum staff
- PAYE, umbrella or limited company
- UK CRB checks
- Information on registration
- Information and assistance with UK bank accounts
- Guidance on accommodation when you first arrive
- Help with organising hospital accommodation if offered with the role
- Visa and work permit advice and assistance
- A friendly voice on the end of the phone
- The opportunity to meet your consultant in person to discuss your career
How do I get started?
To find work through Hydra Healthcare, take a look at our vacancies listed on our home page or perform a search and apply for a role that is of interest. One of our consultants will get in touch with you. If you prefer, you can call one of our consultants on 0845 9000 198 to discuss your experience or email your CV to info@hydrahealthcare.com
If you are an overseas applicant, we suggest you send your CV to us before you leave for the UK. We will then be able to start the registration process immediately, giving you a better chance of starting work as soon as you arrive here if that is your plan.
See our resources page for advice on CV writing for both locums and permanent applicants as well as interview tips if you are looking for permanent work.

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