According to a report by the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Britain has fewer doctors per head than almost every other European country with only Poland, Romania, Ireland and Slovenia being worse. Senior doctors have described the shortages in Britain as life threatening and as leaving the NHS under ‘incredible pressure’. The report … [Read more…]
A wide variety of doctors decide to take up locum work, and for many different reasons too. However, one recent trend spotted by recruitment professionals and hospital consultants is that increasing numbers of graduates are now deciding to work locum instead of having a permanent full time. There are many reasons for this, as locum … [Read more…]
The REC’s chief executive offers his industry insights The Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s CEO Kevin Green knows the recruitment industry like the back of his hand, especially since joining the prominent professional board in June 2008. Here, he gives us a run down of what we can expect in healthcare recruitment… How vital are locum … [Read more…]
The tides are changing within the NHS and the seasonal ebb and flow is in full swing right now, as the unending winter pressures begin to escalate further in the run up to the approaching festivities at Christmas. With senior management tightening purse strings relentlessly, savings are high on the NHS agenda, so it is … [Read more…]
HSS division will be attending leading industry event Total Assist HSS, part of Total Assist Group, will be attending the 10th annual AAPT Conference, held at the Millenium Copthorne Hotel in Newcastle on Saturday 20th September. The Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology (AAPT) will be hosting the yearly event in a prime North East location; … [Read more…]
As the Internal Recruitment Manager here at Total Assist Group, I know that the best way to land yourself the dream job is to ensure you are engaging and memorable in the mind of the interviewer. One aspect of this is the overlooked tool of small talk – research has shown that competent people are more … [Read more…]
Recruitment is a thriving industry, especially in the wake of the recession, so it can make a fantastic career for the right person. Although confidence and natural networking skills are useful strings to the recruiter’s bow, people new to the role can learn how to be a success. There are three main areas that the … [Read more…]
As a Client Account Manager for Total Assist Group, I have plenty of experience of dealing with a heavy and high pressured workload. We partner with NHS trusts and private clinics across the whole of the UK, even working with hospitals as far afield as Northern Ireland and Scotland. With so many hospitals relying on … [Read more…]
These locum doctors explain why they decided to take on locum placements… Glynda Crabtree, MD – emergency medicine doctor “For two years, I accepted assignments periodically to supplement the cost of building a new house. My regular, nine-to-five position is low stress and involves seeing low-acuity patients, but I wanted to liven things up. As a … [Read more…]
Over the past couple of months, the media hasn’t been shy in flagging up when the NHS appears to be failing. A&E has been one department that has been particularly focused upon, with reams of facts and figures stacking up to paint a poor picture of emergency care. Not only have A&E departments across England … [Read more…]