There has been a huge amount of press about the skills shortage in the medical markets, mostly focusing on the impact of the shortages, but with very little consideration as to possible solutions.

The impact of the skill shortage is plain to see, numerous permanent medical positions left unfilled, an over-reliance on temporary staff which is not good if you happen to be the person holding the budget and long working hours for those who are in place, accompanied by unacceptable levels of stress and a general low working morale.

For many years, commercial entities have been offering various solutions, including the sourcing of staff from overseas. However, the quality of these medical recruitment agencies has been variable at best, and with very little innovation in the method of sourcing or delivery of these resources.

Now, at last, there is another option, a company that can really make a difference, Eutopia.

Eutopia Medical Solutions is the leading recruitment agency supplying Healthcare professionals to healthcare companies in the UK. For over two years we've been helping our clients source talented healthcare professionals in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.

We've been successful, because we're committed to service for both our candidates (the healthcare professionals who work with us) and our clients. In addition to traditional contingent recruitment we also provide search and selection (headhunting) and managed advertising campaigns.

Medical Recruitment Agency: Our approach

We believe that all our clients' issues and opportunities are different and as such, we cannot use one generic methodology to achieve the results you are looking for. One size does not fit all. Our approach is to handle each client recruitment campaign as a project, with deliverables and KPI's that match your needs. Our global methodology has been carefully developed, using best practice recruitment techniques, to allow overseas staff to be delivered as if they were sourced locally.

Medical Recruitment Services: Candidate Acquisition

Our unique sourcing channels allow us to identify individuals with difficult to find skills, quickly and easily ­ wherever they are in the world. To track down and relocate the best of the world's medical professionals directly to you, we use a combination of:

• Headhunting within the UK
  

• Targeted internet / press advertising
  

• Our network of "Alliance Partners"

Medical Recruitment Consultants: Candidate Selection

We are committed to providing an efficient, professional and highly personalised service for both our candidates and our clients. In practical terms this translates itself to some of the most rigorous selection procedures in the industry. This personal approach gives us a distinctive edge over our competitors, and by being aware of individual requirements, preferences and personalities, we are able to accurately match the right person with the right job.

Medical Recruitment Services: Candidate Relocation

Eutopia's dedicated relocation team work closely with successful candidates to provide a full relocation, registration and support service. Our full relocation services offers:

• Flights to the UK for the successful candidate
  

• Providing four weeks temporary accommodation
  

• Work Permit (WP1) processing
  

• Registration with the relevant medical body
  

• Assistance in securing a UK bank account, NI number, mobile phone
  

• Assistance in sourcing longer term accommodation
  

• 12 months post-arrival support via our Concierge Club

This unique level of support ensures that your candidates can concentrate fully on the role you have hired them for - safe in the knowledge they already have a support network ready to help them in the UK.

Whether you are a doctor, nurse or other allied health professional we can help you to make the next move in your career. Our experience consultants are always available to discuss the options available to you within the NHS or private sector within the UK. If you originally trained outside of the UK we will provide you with guidance on the process of registering with the appropriate medical body and advice to ensure that your move to the UK is a successful one.

For more Medical and Healthcare Recruitment information contact Gavin Smith