FRANCHISEFOCUS INVESTMENT: FROM £28,73 5 Personal touch


Roisin Preston, the founder of Nurses UK about how it all started and plans for future growth


What’s the story behind Nurses UK? I always wanted to run my own business. My father and uncles were business owners and inspired me early on. I started working in healthcare recruitment, progressing from consultant to management and I noticed a strong demand for qualified nursing staff, something my employer wasn’t exploring. In 2015, I founded Nurses UK. Although


I had no clinical background, my mother, a nurse, gave me valuable guidance and introduced me to colleagues open to agency work.


Why should healthcare professionals gain work through an agency? There’s a misconception that agency work is a fallback, the reality is, we face a national nursing shortage, plus nurses choose agency work for two main reasons: 1. Higher Pay: Agency nurses typically earn more per hour.


2. Flexibility: Many of Nurses UK’s nurses have unique circumstances – some have moved from overseas, while others balance family and personal commitments. Agency work gives them the freedom to shape their schedules around their lives, whether that means working school-time shifts, choosing night shifts, or taking extended breaks when needed. Nurses UK supports and encourages this flexibility, which is why so many nurses choose to remain with the agency long-term.


Describe a typical day at Nurses UK No two days are the same. We operate 24/7 because our clients don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule. It’s fast-paced with challenges and opportunities. We suggest franchisees start with a serviced office with at least two full-time staff to share the on-call workload. Responsibilities are typically split, where One focuses on recruitment: advertising, interviewing, and background checks.


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The other leads business development: contacting potential clients, explaining our value.


As business grows, a third team


member can manage rostering and ensure staffing meets clients’ needs.


Why expand through franchising? Our decision was driven by demand. From our single office in St Leonards- on-Sea we were receiving inquiries from all over the UK thanks to our reputation and status as a preferred supplier to several national care and nursing home chains. Our ability to serve was limited by geography. Our business is built on strong personal


relationships with both nurses and clients. Franchising allows us to grow nationally while maintaining that local personal touch, through a network of dedicated community-focussed owners who share our values and commitment to quality


and understand their communities. For us, franchising was the obvious next step.


What qualities do you look for in a prospective franchisee? While you do not need a nursing background, we’re looking for people who: Align with our values Are committed to high standards Value and support their nurses Have business or management experience (preferred but not essential) Have the finances to sustain the business as it grows


Many of the nurses who joined in


2015 are still with us – because we treat them with respect. That must continue in every franchise. All franchisees will be supported by


our experienced Head Office team, every step for the way.. Franchisees receive an exclusive, carefully mapped territory, tailored to deliver strong growth potential. A comprehensive launch package and 21-day induction covers marketing, operations, compliance and systems, plus a preferred supplier list, connecting you to national care providers.


What’s next? We’re proud to launch our first franchise office in Kent – a major milestone. Our franchisees, a husband-and-wife team, previously built and sold two successful Specsavers franchises. They bring a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the franchise model. Their experience and commitment is already making a positive impact, delivering the same high-calibre service that defines Nurses UK. 


NURSES UK Healthcare recruitment, staffing franchising@nursesukgroup.co.uk nursesukfranchising.co.uk


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Investment level: £20k - £50k


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