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Guardians Recruitment
About us

Healthcare recruitment, the way it should be

We started Guardians Recruitment because healthcare staffing had lost its human touch. Our mission is simple: connect brilliant people with places that value them — compliantly, quickly and kindly.

Too many agencies treat healthcare professionals like commodities and providers like transactions. We do the opposite. We take the time to understand what a good shift feels like, what a safe rota looks like, and what genuinely matters to the people on both sides.

That means airtight compliance handled for you, honest pay with no nasty deductions, and a named specialist who actually remembers your name. It's not complicated — it's just rare. And it's why candidates and clients keep coming back.

People first

Candidates and clients are people, not numbers. We build relationships that last — hence the name.

Compliance without compromise

We never trade safety for speed. Audit-ready is our baseline, not our aspiration.

Straight talk

Honest pay, honest timelines, honest advice. No spin, no clichés, no small print surprises.

Genuinely responsive

When it matters, we move. Real people, quick answers, and cover when you need it most.

The numbers behind the care

Results you can measure, trust you can feel

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Shifts filled last year

Across NHS, private and social care.

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Compliance pass rate

First-time audit compliance across placements.

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Average time to first response

For urgent staffing requests, day or night.

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Average candidate rating

From 2,300+ reviews

Meet the team

Real people who pick up the phone

No faceless call centre. You'll work with a named specialist who knows your world — and remembers your name.

Meet everyone →
AO640+ placements

Amara Okafor

Head of Nursing

RGN & Theatres · 9 yrs

Former ward sister turned recruiter. Amara knows exactly what a good shift feels like — and staffs for it.

TW410+ placements

Tom Whitfield

Mental Health Lead

RMN & CAMHS · 7 yrs

Specialises in inpatient and community mental health. Straight-talking, endlessly patient with paperwork.

PN720+ placements

Priya Nair

Care Homes Manager

Nursing homes & HCA · 11 yrs

Builds long-term relationships with homes across the South West. Your local go-to for reliable cover.

DM380+ placements

Daniel Mensah

Client Partner

NHS frameworks · 6 yrs

Runs our framework and block-booking relationships. Lives for a well-filled rota and a happy ward manager.

Let's get you moving

Whether you're after your next role or your next great hire, a specialist is ready to help — no scripts, no pressure.