The REC chief executive gives the lowdown on changes within healthcare recruitment The past few years have seen a complete abundance of changes within the NHS, with numerous challenges such as the introduction of clinically led commissioning as well as recent plans to amend procurement processes, which include cutting a massive £20 billion from the NHS … [Read more…]
Recruitment International CEO talks to Total Assist Group about why recruitment is a thriving industry With an abundance of digital magazines, print titles and websites stacked up in his portfolio, it’s little wonder that Recruitment International Director David Head has become the go-to expert for recruitment gurus. Having currently worked in the industry for an … [Read more…]
REC’s Director of Policy and Professional Services explains how agencies add value There are many advantages why freelance and locum workers opt to work through recruitment agencies instead of going solo, however Tom Hadley, The Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s Director of Policy and Professional Services analyses this further on his interesting blog The Policy Diaries. … [Read more…]
MP pushed to make a decision about legal highs The growing concerns about the legal highs industry is still open to debate according to Crime prevention minister Norman Baker. The Liberal Democrat minister revealed that all options are still being considered, although it has been agreed that a solution needs to be found. Despite legal highs claiming … [Read more…]
Mental health patients are often stigmatised by bad press, but the NHS is constantly working to improve services in this area, starting by giving 92% of patients access to an independent advocacy service according to figures from last year. The majority of mental health patients were also involved in their care plans, with only up … [Read more…]