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Health & social care recruitment across the UK

Locum and permanent healthcare recruitment across the UK

Locum, contract and permanent work for allied health professionals, scientists, nurses and social workers, and vetted staff for NHS and private providers, in all four UK nations.

Health and social care jobs across the UK. Search, or just call us.

4.7 from 102 Google reviews
Google review★★★★★
“I'd like to shout out Pure Healthcare Group … for doing an outstanding job re finding locum physiotherapy positions and being helpful throughout the entire job search process. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a role in healthcare.”
Jonathon L. · Locum physiotherapist
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What candidates say

  • Google review★★★★★
    “I'd like to shout out Pure Healthcare Group … for doing an outstanding job re finding locum physiotherapy positions and being helpful throughout the entire job search process. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a role in healthcare.”
    Jonathon L. · Locum physiotherapist
  • Google review★★★★★
    “Within a week of my first interaction with them, I had a job interview lined up, and within 2 weeks, I had successfully secured a job role. … I truly felt like they had all parties bests interest at the forefront at all times. … I cannot recommend them enough.”
    Summer A.
  • Google review★★★★★
    “I’ve been with pure health care for 5 years. They are a great agency to work with. The team always manage to work with me to find suitable and fulfilling roles across the UK.”
    Georgina T.
  • Google review★★★★★
    “Pure Healthcare is amazing — always friendly, quick to find me shifts, and super reliable. … I always feel supported. Couldn’t ask for a better agency.”
    Mayeya L.
  • Google review★★★★★
    “I have worked with Chris for 3 years now, I would highly recommend Chris and the nursing team. I am really impressed with the professionalism, efficiency and delivery of service from Pure. My experience has been excellent, thank you for looking after me, this is a great agency!”
    Malvern P.
  • Google review★★★★★
    “Switched from a different agency about 18 months ago, compliance was straightforward, team all seem lovely, rates are improved. Wouldn't look back. Would definitely recommend”
    Jack H.
  • Google review★★★★★
    “Reliable, dependable and professional agency that works with integrity and the interest of the Locum as well as the client. I have the best experience working in Scotland and Wales as a biomedical scientist.”
    Nora S. · Biomedical scientist
  • Google review★★★★★
    “Great agency to work with for allied health work. … prompt responses and quick with sending CVs to central London NHS trusts”
    Charlotte S. · Allied health professional
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hours of care supplied
2.5M+
registered candidates
12,500+
healthcare clients
350+
Google reviews
4.7 stars

Our frameworks & accreditations

  • NHS Workforce Alliance
  • HealthTrust Europe
  • NHS Scotland
  • GIG Cymru NHS Wales
  • Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
  • ISO 9001 quality management
  • ISO 14001 environmental management
  • Cyber Essentials Plus certified
  • REC Corporate Member
  • SafeRec
  • Investors in People Gold
  • Social Value Quality Mark Bronze
  • Living Wage Employer
  • Information Commissioner’s Office registered

What people say

Rated 4.7 on Google

4.7★★★★★from 102 Google reviews

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  • ★★★★★Google
    “Great agency to work with for allied health work. … prompt responses and quick with sending CVs to central London NHS trusts”
    Charlotte S.October 2026Allied health professional
  • ★★★★★Google
    “I'd like to shout out Pure Healthcare Group … for doing an outstanding job re finding locum physiotherapy positions and being helpful throughout the entire job search process. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a role in healthcare.”
    Jonathon L.September 2026Locum physiotherapist
  • ★★★★★Google
    “Within a week of my first interaction with them, I had a job interview lined up, and within 2 weeks, I had successfully secured a job role. … I truly felt like they had all parties bests interest at the forefront at all times. … I cannot recommend them enough.”
    Summer A.September 2026
  • ★★★★★Google
    “I started working with Pure healthcare under Chris Kirk in 2020 through the Pandemic. Even though those challenges times Chris was very supportive, keeping me abreast with time and new procedures and ensuring that I remained competent and kept myself safe and protected. … He is always effective in getting the best accommodation to make me comfortable wherever I was assigned to work.”
    Thomas A.September 2026Agency nurse
  • ★★★★★Google
    “I would like to commend Pure Healthcare Agency for their outstanding support, particularly through Chris Kirk, whose commitment has made a significant difference to my experience as an agency worker. … I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a supportive, well-organised, and worker-focused healthcare agency.”
    Frank O.February 2026Agency worker
  • ★★★★★Google
    “Pure Healthcare Group is one agency that I am happy I chose out of the three options I had at the time I chose them. I thank you for not making me regret that decision. … Kudos to you all!!!”
    Ahmad A.February 2026
  • ★★★★★Google
    “Excellent experience with Pure Health Group. Very professional and efficient recruitment agency. … Highly recommended.”
    Junaid A.February 2026
  • ★★★★★Google
    “Joe Carter is a charismatic, charming, decent and honest recruitment consultant operating on an ethos of fairness, honesty and transparency … This Pure Health agency and their top recruitment consultant Joe Carter is one of the best I've ever had the pleasure to work with and will be looking forward to future opportunities with him and his team.”
    Sameer T.January 2026
  • ★★★★★Google
    “I have been with purehealth for a couple of years now and I have enjoyed all through and that's why I am still working with them. They have fantastic them who have helped at any given time and they taken care of me in terms of getting shifts. … Any time I call him or send message he will respond immediately, weekday or weekend, day or night. I am always happy working with purehealth.”
    Charles B.November 2025
  • ★★★★★Google
    “I have been working with Pure Healthcare Agency for a long time now, and my experience has been excellent. They are professional, reliable, and always supportive. My consultant, Chris Kirk, has been particularly outstanding—he is always available to help with any issues I have, promptly answering my calls and responding in a timely manner.”
    Leena T.October 2025
  • ★★★★★Google
    “I’m currently working through Pure Healthcare Group, and I couldn’t be happier with their service … Highly recommend … Pure Healthcare Group for anyone in biomedical science looking for top-tier recruitment support.”
    Simon F.October 2025Biomedical scientist
  • ★★★★★Google
    “Pure Healthcare Group has been epic, their team members being able to support and make sure questions are answered. … Chris Kirk, a great and wonderful director, he personally contacts sometimes to see if I want a shift and books me on.”
    Lily W.October 2025

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Pastoral care

Looked after, wherever you work

  • 24/7 pastoral support line
  • Weekly wellbeing check-ins
  • Help with accommodation and relocation
  • Bereavement care and translation support

Refer a friend

Earn £250 for every friend you refer

Know a healthcare professional looking for work? Tell us about them.

  • Paid once they complete 100 hours
  • No limit on how many people you refer
  • Nurses, allied health and health science roles
  • Takes under a minute

Why healthcare professionals choose Pure

  • A specialist in your field

    Register or apply and a recruiter who knows your profession calls you back, within the hour in office hours.

  • Weekly pay

    Weekly payroll, paid a week in arrears.

  • 24/7 pastoral support

    From registration, through relocation, to every day of your placement.

  • Compliance made easy

    A paperless registration process with a compliance officer to help.

  • Work across the UK

    England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Republic of Ireland.

  • Protected shifts

    If a client cancels within 12 hours, we work to make sure you get at least 2 hours’ pay.

For NHS trusts & healthcare clients

Approved on NHS frameworks in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Temp, contract, temp-to-perm and permanent staffing for health and social care. Offices in London, Glasgow and Belfast.

  • England

    NHS Workforce Alliance

    Nursing, AHPs & health science

  • England

    Health Trust Europe TWSIII

    Nursing, AHPs & health science

  • Scotland

    NHS Scotland

    Agency nurses & ODPs; AHPs & other clinical professions

  • Wales

    GIG Cymru / NHS Wales

    Nurses, midwives, HCAs & ODPs

  • Northern Ireland

    HSC supplier

    Nursing & healthcare support

Locum and agency work with Pure: common questions

What is a locum healthcare job?

A locum or contract role covers a post for a set period, from a few weeks to several months, usually paid by the hour. Pure finds locum, contract and permanent roles in the NHS and private healthcare, and pays locums weekly.

How does registration work?

We use a modern, paperless registration process, which makes compliance quicker and easier for you. Start with our 30-second quick registration and a specialist will call you to take you through the rest.

Do I need to register before I can be offered work?

It depends on your profession. Nursing staff need to be fully registered and compliant before we can offer shifts. For allied health and health science clinicians (including biomedical scientists), we can start looking for roles while you complete your registration. You must be fully compliant before you start on site.

Where do you place people?

Nationwide across the UK, plus the Channel Islands and the Republic of Ireland.

Which NHS frameworks is Pure on?

NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe TWSIII in England, NHS Scotland, GIG Cymru / NHS Wales, and HSC supplier in Northern Ireland.