About KCR

About Us

Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment (KCR) is a dedicated healthcare solutions provider, specialising in permanent healthcare recruitment in Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Founded in 1990, we have forged an impressive path in the domain of international healthcare recruitment. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, our journey is marked by our effort, adaptability, and a quality service to both clients and candidates.

At KCR, our dedicated team focus on what matters most – our clients and our candidates. We’re committed to treating both with the integrity, fairness, and co-operation they deserve.

This commitment is underpinned by expert market knowledge, clear communication, and most importantly, an openness and willingness to listen. Our hands-on, personalised approach also enables us to support our clients and our candidates extensively to meet their requirements and expectations in Healthcare.

Where Our International Experience Began

Long before international recruitment became central to workforce planning, our team was working directly with healthcare professionals in the Philippines and around the world, supporting experienced nurses on their journey to a new career in Ireland and the UK. This archive footage captures the early days of that work with Irish teaching hospitals and reflects the expertise, relationships, and commitment that continue to shape how we recruit today.

Still from RTÉ archive footage of nurse recruitment in the Philippines Watch the original RTÉ News report (2000) on rte.ie

Source: RTÉ Archives

Our Values

Customer Focus

Our Clients

Health Service Executive (HSE)

National Health Services (NHS)

University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Crown Commercial Service Supplier

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