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From a decade of experience in the public sector, we’ve built an efficient and streamlined service that meets your specific needs. Have your requirements heard and receive top talent from our industry-leading candidate network.

Solve complex problems

Our expert consultants work with you to deliver sustainable digital transformations across electronic health records, mobile health applications, data analytics, and other information technology requirements for enhanced public care.

A seamless integration of people, process, and technologies guaranteeing a successful and sustainable digital transformation.

Supporting organisations that are leading digital change and creating better public services.

As your trusted partner of choice, we are proud of our awards, accreditations and associations.

Empowering our customers with people-powered and tech-enabled solutions.

Draw on our strengths in recruitment and consulting to streamline services and enhance public experiences.

We listen to our clients’ requirements and create a lasting solution to their needs. As a candidate, you join a values-driven team of professionals seeking to genuinely improve the public sector.

Our track record of success

Our years of work in the public sector have granted us experience, connections, and an unmatched understanding of the internal function of the NHS, Government, Education and Not-for-profit sectors.

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Years spent serving
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Our lasting relationships with candidates and clients have been forged from consistently delivering superior, high-quality service. After more than a decade of operations, we continue to empower our candidates and clients to transform the public sector.

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working with us

Our team consists of understanding, perceptive consultants who gladly give you the time of day in order to understand the complexities of your requirements. Then, they work fast and efficiently to bring you the solution you need.

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We support your job search by understanding your motivations, aspirations, and career goals, ultimately placing you with an organisation where you can thrive. After finding it, we can refine your CV and coach you for your interview, giving you the best chance of success.

Testimonials

All the staff I dealt with at Keystream were excellent, very helpful and supporting of my application and interview process with Horder Healthcare. Keeping me up to date with progress and advising of any questions that arose. Being the first time I have applied for a job in IT in the healthcare industry it was a little daunting, but I felt very prepared for the whole process.

IT Operations Lead, Horder Healthcare

Candidate

Keystream are not only great to work with, but also know the industry they recruited me to really well. They knew I would be a good fit for the role based on my CV and were not wrong. I love the role and am really glad to have been placed where I am.  They also have placed several other candidates within the community trust and they are all fantastic. I would turn to Keystream for another role, but I would also call them if I needed people. They care about the candidates, and also the organisations they place into.  There is genuinely no problem too big and they always come back with answers to questions really quickly.  I would recommend them time and time again.

Performance Manager, Central Surrey Health

Candidate

Just a personal note from me to say thank you to all the engineers we have used for the project over the past couple of weeks. I have received complimentary comments from the Practice Managers and staff, they have attended appointments when they should have and returned to sites in emergency situations, when issues arose. Communication with all of them has been very good throughout the project.

Senior Project Support officer, NEL

Sue Cove

Although I hadn’t worked with Keystream before, as a PSL agency, I decided to test out two roles within my department. I set out my preferences for how I wanted the process to run, and Sam sent across a good selection CVs – from which I went on to hire both roles. I liked the way he operated – he gave me plenty of time to think carefully about the candidates he’d put forward, there was no incessant chasing, and we met a couple of times. The whole process was smooth and ultimately successful and I’d definitely use Sam and Keystream again.

Accounts Receivable Manager, InHealth

Simon Baker

I first worked with Keystream in 2013 when they helped us through a major resourcing crisis. Their rapid response and expertise helped ensure we were able to onboard 30+ displaced staff within days. Sadly, my experience with most other agencies has been very bad, with sales driven aggressive and underhand tactics used. Keystream are a breath of fresh air. They understand the healthcare industry, our business needs and budget constraints. Crucially, they are upfront when our expectations are unrealistic. Our experience of using Keystream has been excellent from start to finish, and they continue to help us find candidates that fit well into our organisation. I have recommended them many, many times and will happily continue to do so.

Head of Technical Services, Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust

Tony Rowlands

After negative experiences with other, big agencies who just hadn’t listened to my brief, Sam got in touch. He arranged time with me to take a brief, during which we had a detailed discussion about my precise requirements, what the work would involve, the skills and experience the candidate needed. 

Senior Finance Manager, NHS Luton CCG

Asad Khan

Keystream have been fantastic in supporting InHealth with our IT and Finance recruitment. Alex and Sam have worked hard with our hiring managers to fill our difficult roles with the right candidates. Very pleased with their service and will continue working with them with our future roles.

Talent Acquisition Partner, InHealth Group

Emily Brown

“ I had an urgent need for key personnel to fill gaps in our service, and using interims was the most valuable option at that time.  Bethany had established communications previously, having done her groundwork and pro-atively made contact.  I knew that Keystream was already working for the Trust, had delivered and done a good job, so I was happy that Keystream understood the market, so I contacted Bethany when I was ready to move.

Head of Patient experience & Involvement, Royal Free London

Kunle Thomas

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