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As a Brazilian-born, UK trained nurse, the TENON Managing Director brings a comprehensive understanding of the UK healthcare international recruitment process. This is based on a detailed knowledge of the relocation challenges experienced by overseas candidates and extensive expertise in managing the UK healthcare workforce.

Samara Lamb - Managing Director

Samara was born in Brazil but has lived the majority of her life in the UK. She qualified with a first-class honours degree in Adult Nursing from the University of Southampton in 2011 and is fully registered within part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. Samara went on to gain her qualifications as an independent and supplementary prescriber. Samara pursued further post-graduate qualifications and holds an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice from the University of Southampton (2016) and a further MSc in Professional Research Methods from the University of Portsmouth (2022). Additionally, Samara successfully completed her training with the NHS Nye Bevan Programme in 2023. Samara has enjoyed many years in clinical practice and latterly has gone on to senior leadership and management roles, most recently as a Head of Nursing. UK healthcare recruitment work therefore comes naturally to Samara. She understands the needs of Healthcare Organisations in detail and recognises the importance of the personal goals of international Candidates with clarity. Outside of Nursing, Samara enjoys the outdoors and learning about the world through extensive travel. She has a natural ability to engage with people and to lead teams. Her core values are built around commitment, enthusiasm and compassion and this permeates all aspects of her work.

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Profa. Maria Tereza Alcoléa - Recruitment Consultant

Maria Tereza is an Educator, Educational Supervisor, Educational Coordinator and Social Worker and has been a Senior Lecturer in Postgraduate and Professional Improvement courses in various Universities in Brazil. Her extensive experience in the area of Public Health and the Unimed System is what drives her passion for ensuring candidates are well informed in making a decision on their area of healthcare placement. As such, Maria Tereza is an invaluable resource for Candidates in their quest for UK healthcare recruitment. A lover of dogs and books, with her kind nature and outgoing personality she still finds time to be involved in a number of charity programmes. Maria Tereza is an expert in finding hidden talent - her attention to detail reinforces her talent in selecting the best candidate for a specific post.

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Mrs Jodi Lounds - Head of Human Resources & Healthcare Organisations Liaison Lead

Jodi Lounds is Tenon's Head of Human Resources with a specialisation as Lead for Healthcare Organisation Liaison. Jodi has a wealth of background experience, skills and qualifications in teaching, healthcare and business, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Elementary Education, a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education with certification in Educational Supervision. Jodi pursued teaching and leadership roles in her original homeland of the United States of America as Middle School Coordinator and union Vice President all whilst working full time as a Teacher. In 2017 Jodi relocated to the United Kingdom with her husband and children. After an initial period teaching in the UK, Jodi decided to use her skills in healthcare and enriched her local Emergency Department, both clinically and in a supervisory capacity as a Senior Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant. Outside of work, Jodi focuses her other artistic talents in the creation of children's literature, her painting and drawing skills being used to their very best in children's literature and colouring books. Jodi has a unique ability to connect with both Healthcare Organisation representatives and Candidates. She combines this with her exceptional skills and experience to uplift those around her and to assist them in realising their potential, recognising a Healthcare Organisation's unique needs and a Candidate's niche. As such, Jodi is central to our liaison with all stakeholders. In the field of UK healthcare recruitment of staff, Jodi's talents make her a healthcare organisation's first point of contact.

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Carolina Lamb - Business Support Officer

Carolina is a student nurse at the University of Manchester and in her spare time helps to provide stability to our back office. Fluent in both Portuguese and English, she often makes contact with candidates and organisations. Carolina delights in travelling and live music, often combining the two. Dedication is her most impressive quality and Carolina has been an NHS Parliamentary Awards regional winner in the NHS Rising Star category.

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🌟 We specialize in helping Brazilian nurses navigate the process—from visa applications to settling in the UK.

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