Compliance
Watertight, audited, evidence-ready.
Compliance isn't a tick-box exercise — it's the bedrock of safe healthcare recruitment. Every candidate placed by OptiMatch Solutions passes a documented seven-stage vetting process before they ever meet a client.
Enhanced DBS
Every candidate holds a current Enhanced DBS — verified and tracked. We recommend the Update Service so checks stay live and portable.
Right to Work Checks
ID, share code and document verification carried out in line with Home Office guidance. Evidence supplied in every compliance pack.
Reference Verification
Two professional references — including the most recent line manager — confirmed directly. We don't accept candidate-provided contacts blindly.
GDPR Compliance
Lawful basis recorded, data minimised, retention managed. Candidate data is held securely and only shared with explicit consent.
Mandatory Training
Care Certificate, moving & handling, safeguarding, infection control and other mandatory training checked and dated.
Clinical Competency
Senior carer / nurse one-to-one interviews to verify clinical fundamentals before any introduction.
Recruitment process
Seven stages. Every candidate. No exceptions.
A full compliance pack is supplied with every offer — ready for CQC inspection, internal audit or your own onboarding records.
- 01Enhanced DBS / PVG verified
- 02NMC / professional registration verification (where applicable)
- 03Right-to-work check with share code
- 04Two professional references audited
- 05Mandatory training certificates verified
- 06Clinical competency assessment
- 07Senior consultant one-to-one interview
Candidate vetting standards
What we expect from every candidate.
Right to work in the UK
Verified at source — passport, BRP, share code or settled status.
Enhanced DBS (or PVG in Scotland)
Current and portable, on the Update Service where possible.
Two professional references
At least one from the most recent employer in a care setting.
Mandatory training
Current Care Certificate or equivalent; safeguarding and M&H within 12 months.
Clinical / role competency
Confirmed in a structured interview by a senior consultant.
Honest interview
Values-based screening — we say no when a candidate isn't right.
Want a sample compliance pack?
Request a redacted sample to see exactly what we deliver with every placement.