Summary As waiting lists lengthen and care delivery grows more complex, traditional, siloed staffing approaches are becoming increasingly ineffective. Piecemeal recruitment—separate processes for locums, permanent hires, and support teams—leads to inefficiencies, compliance hurdles, and unpredictable costs. By adopting a holistic healthcare workforce strategy that treats temporary and permanent roles as part of one integrated ecosystem—spanning […]
Introduction Choosing between a Master Vendor or Neutral Vendor Managed Service Provider (MSP) model is a crucial decision, especially as Healthcare Organisations today face increasing pressure to implement the optimum solutions for streamlining costs, ensuring clinical quality, and maintaining control over workforce supply chains. In this article, we explore the key differences between these two […]
Introduction With elective recovery a national priority and waiting lists still placing considerable strain on NHS services, trusts are under pressure to find flexible, sustainable ways to expand capacity and improve access to care — without overstretching internal teams or sacrificing governance. One increasingly vital solution is clinical insourcing: bringing skilled external Healthcare Professionals into […]
Taking an FY3 year is a unique opportunity to further expand your medical experience and hone your skills, while taking some time for yourself before choosing your specialism. It can help you decide what path to take in your career and broaden your horizons beyond the areas you’ve previously trained in. Read on for ideas […]
Hello Dr Blaise! Please can you introduce yourself? Hi! I am Dr Blaise, relocating from Nigeria to join Pilgrim Hospital Boston as CT1 Emergency Medicine. Can you start by sharing your motivations for wanting to be a doctor? It’s been a very long time since someone has asked me this but if I think, it […]
In this blog post, we’re going to be looking at how you can create the perfect medical CV; including essential guidance on its’ length, structure, what healthcare recruiters will be looking for and top tips for putting it all together. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is essential for doctors at any grade or specialty. Your CV […]
Today, marks World Cancer Day. A day that unites people, communities and entire countries to raise awareness of cancer and take action. Each year, there are an average of 17 million new cancer cases worldwide. To raise awareness, we’ve spoken with Dr Veersamy, a Consultant Clinical Oncologist within the NHS. Dr Veersamy shares his experience […]
The Medical Training Initiative (MTI) is a government scheme designed to assist doctors with a proven specialty from a low and middle-income country to pursue further specific specialist training in the UK. The scheme requires you to apply for a Tier 5 visa, which allows you entry into the UK for two years before legally, […]
Locum medical professionals are a critical asset to the UK’s healthcare service – covering last-minute gaps in patient care and providing vital additional resources in times of exceptional healthcare demand. If being a locum is something that you’ve considered, here are the top 5 benefits of taking locum shifts. What is a Locum Doctor? A […]
