Nest
UK healthcare workforce platform connecting doctors and clinicians with NHS hospital shifts via a digital staff bank app; acquired by Aya Healthcare.
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Locum's Nest is a UK healthcare workforce technology company that connects physicians and other healthcare professionals to open shifts at NHS hospitals through a mobile app. Its platform was the first to establish a managed float pool (digital staff bank) across multiple hospitals and regions, helping NHS trusts reduce reliance on expensive staffing agencies. Founded in 2016, it was acquired by Aya Healthcare in 2025 to expand Aya's workforce solutions into the UK.
Leadership
founders · executives- Ahmed ShahrabaniFounder
- Nicholas AndreouFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Jun 20, 2025
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What does Nest do?
UK healthcare workforce platform connecting doctors and clinicians with NHS hospital shifts via a digital staff bank app; acquired by Aya Healthcare.
Where is Nest headquartered?
Nest is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
When was Nest founded?
Nest was founded in 2016.
Who founded Nest?
Nest was founded by Nicholas Andreou, Ahmed Shahrabani.
What kind of HR technology is Nest?
Nest is categorized under Healthcare Workforce, Scheduling on DHRMap.
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