Mental health services
Mental health nurses (RMN) and experienced support workers for mental health and rehabilitation services in Kent.
UK-wide healthcare staffing · South East England
Nurses, carers and locum doctors in Canterbury
Vetted, trained healthcare staff for Canterbury, Wincheap, St Dunstan's and the rest of Kent – booked quickly by our UK team.
Your healthcare staffing partner in Canterbury
Instant Healthcare UK supplies registered nurses, senior carers, healthcare assistants and support workers to care homes and healthcare providers in Canterbury. Tell us the shifts – a single night, regular weekends or a block booking – and our UK team confirms staff quickly, with every worker's checks visible before they arrive.
Roles we can book in Canterbury
- Registered nurses – RGN, RMN and RNLD, NMC-registered
- Senior carers and team leaders – medication-trained
- Care assistants and healthcare assistants (HCAs)
- Support workers – learning disability, autism and mental health
- Clinicians – for clinics, private hospitals and specialist services
- Locum doctors, GPs and consultants – HealthTrust Europe framework, Lot 3a
Who we staff in Canterbury and Kent
Hospices and end-of-life care
Compassionate nurses and HCAs who understand palliative care, for hospices and nursing homes in and around Canterbury.
Private hospitals and clinics
Nurses, HCAs and clinicians for private hospitals, clinics and independent providers in Canterbury.
Home care providers
Care workers to help other home care agencies in Canterbury cover rounds, holidays and sickness.
NHS services
Locum doctors through the HealthTrust Europe framework, and care staff for NHS-commissioned services in Kent.
Councils and commissioners
Staff for council-run and commissioned care services across Kent.
NHS and hospital staffing in Canterbury
NHS buyers in Canterbury – hospital trusts, GP practices, primary care networks and integrated care boards – can book locum doctors, GPs and consultants from us through the HealthTrust Europe framework, Lot 3a. We check GMC registration, revalidation, indemnity and references before every placement.
How booking works
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Call or book online
Call 0333 014 4084 or use our request form – one shift or a whole rota.
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Confirmed quickly
We confirm staff for your Canterbury service as soon as they accept.
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Same faces where we can
For regular cover we keep sending people who already know your residents.
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Simple paperwork
GPS clock-in, digitally signed timesheets and one clear invoice.
Canterbury and nearby areas
Our head office is in Leicester and we book staff UK-wide – we don't have an office in Canterbury. For each booking we look for staff who live within reach of your service, and our team is on the phone 7 days a week.
As well as Canterbury itself, we cover:
- Canterbury
- Wincheap
- St Dunstan's
- Sturry
- Herne Bay
- Whitstable
- Harbledown
- Bridge
Questions from Canterbury care providers
Do you supply staff in Canterbury?
Yes. We supply nurses, care assistants, support workers and locum doctors to care homes and healthcare providers in Canterbury and across Kent, including Wincheap and St Dunstan's.
Can NHS organisations in Canterbury book locum doctors through a framework?
Yes. We are an approved supplier on the HealthTrust Europe Total Workforce Solutions framework, Lot 3a (Doctors, GPs and Medical Consultants). Lot 3a covers doctors only.
Do you provide home care in Canterbury?
Our home care service is based in Leicester and covers Leicester, Leicestershire and areas we can reach from our office. Outside that area we supply staff to care homes and providers rather than care at home.
How quickly can you send staff to Canterbury?
Often the same day for urgent shifts, depending on the role and time. For regular cover or block bookings, give us as much notice as you can and we will plan a team. Call 0333 014 4084.
More areas near Canterbury
Short-staffed in Canterbury?
Call 0333 014 4084 or send us the shifts and we will get to work.