Migration cap 'will increase staff shortage in health industry"
Monday 29th November 2010
The government's decision will have a large impact on the health industry, according to new figures.
A fifth of health sector jobs are currently taken up by non-EU migrant workers and limiting their numbers in the UK could drastically reduce the number of health professionals working in the UK.
This could potentially open up many opportunities for those seeking a UK medical placement or locum work as hospitals struggle to manage with the deficit.
The cap could also be good news for those seeking locum doctor jobs or placements in highly contested and specific areas such as biomedical science jobs - who may now find it easier to secure their ideal placement.
Anne Swain, chief executive of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies, said that the cap could do more damage than good.
"By imposing an inflexible cap, the government could be damaging high value sectors of the economy where skills shortages can hinder growth," she said.
Written by Mathew Horton
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