http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/index/ en loopmail@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-04-27T12:23:34+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/Q1_satisfaction_survey_the_results_are_in/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/Q1_satisfaction_survey_the_results_are_in/#When:12:23:34Z {summary}The Placement Group recently polled all of our working locums in a bid to find out how we score on Locum Satisfaction. You may be interested to know that TPG achieved an overall score of 88.33% in our first ever quarterly satisfaction survey! As a company we are extremely please with the results, and proud to commend all of our recruitment consultants who achieved individual scores of 80% and over. Here’s the breakdown: • Ease of Contact = 90.41% • Responsiveness = 89.73% • Market Knowledge = 97.46% • Efficiency = 89.15% • Support = 86.97% • Friendliness = 92.98% • Managing Expectation = 84.99% • Regular Contact = 85.08% As you may know, we offered a prize incentive to locums taking part in the survey and are pleased to announce Simon Teeluck a locum Biomedical Scientist at the winner of a brand new ipad2. Simon's name was picked out at random from over 1000 entrants, so congratulations to him! Thank you to everyone who participated in our locum satisfaction survey! The outcome itself was very positive and we greatly appreciate your feedback. - We are planning to make this service questionnaire a quarterly event in order to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction, so they'll be more opportunities throughout the year to win a fantastic prize. Committed to delivering the highest level of satisfaction to our locum candidates – we are dedicated to improving on our locum satisfaction across all the board, aiming for a minimum score of 90% Locum Satisfaction by Q2. The Mediplacements Team 2012-04-27T12:23:34+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/tim_hayward/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/tim_hayward/#When:10:30:22Z {summary}The Placement Group are delighted to announce the promotion of ex BMS team leader Tim Hayward who takes on the role of HSS / AHP Sales Manager with immediate affect. Tim has worked within the group for over 6 and half years, 5 of which as senior consultant responsible for recruiting and developing our Biomedical Science division. He was also highly involved and instrumental in delivering SLA type agreements, in addition to acting as account manager for several high profile NHS & private sector clients. In more recent times Tim has been working in a more senior role overseeing our Health Science recruitment teams with the task of developing business, increasing productivity and stream lining processes across all HSS specialties. Tim’s obvious capability and flair for management has fast tracked his progress within the group; his new challenge will involve overseeing all Health Science and Allied Health recruitment divisions and will include our already well renowned therapy divisions including Physiotherapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy. We wish him every success in his new role! Should you like to speak to Tim in relation to staffing requirements or queries, please contact him on 020 7613 6791 / tim.hayward@tpgplc.com 2012-04-27T10:30:22+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/making_a_splash_for_marie_curie_cancer_care/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/making_a_splash_for_marie_curie_cancer_care/#When:10:59:51Z {summary}The Placement Group’s Payroll Manager, Michael Blacklock will be diving into the world’s biggest fundraising swim for the 2nd year running in on Sunday. Michael is taking in part in the Swimathon Weekend 2012, which will give thousands of swimmers the opportunity to raise vital funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care through Swimathon’s established Distance Challenge. Last year Michael swam a distance of 5000 meters in 2:30hrs and raised just over £600.00 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. This year he hope’s to beat both by completing the same distance but setting a time of under 2 hours! The Placement Group, along with friends, family and colleagues are all proud sponsors of the Swimathon and are looking forward to seeing Michael beat his record! - Best of Luck Mike! The London Marathon took place last Sunday without the presence of our Contracts Coordinator, Michael Crossley. Unfortunately Michael was forced to withdraw from the race due to injury a few weeks prior, which is a great shame as we were sure his performance would have rivalled that of the elites! Nevertheless Michael has already secured his place on London’s streets for 2013, giving him plenty of time to train and fundraise for his chosen charity Epilepsy Action. 2012-04-26T10:59:51+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/locum_of_the_month3/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/locum_of_the_month3/#When:08:32:22Z {summary}Each month Mediplacements would like to recognise one of our locums for their personal achievement and commitment to the Healthcare service! Name: DR. Suprotim Basu Profession: Doctor Where are you from? INDIA Current Locum position? SPR Oncology What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy working in different environments and having constant interaction with various people which helps to build good relationships. Personal achievements within your role? I have gained extensive experience & knowledge of building and sharing. How do you unwind from work? Spending time with family. If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 items would you take? 1.) Laptop with unlimited internet connection 2.) Clothes 3.) Toilet tissue & hand wash 2012-04-11T08:32:22+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/tomorrows_charity_raises_150000_for_uk_gene_therapy_programme/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/tomorrows_charity_raises_150000_for_uk_gene_therapy_programme/#When:14:42:43Z {summary}We are delighted to share with you’re the latest news and developments from our Charity of Choice; Tomorrows – Cystic Fibrosis You may have heard the amazing news announced on March 16th that The UK CF Gene Therapy Consortium secured their funding for the gene therapy clinical trial. The Medical Research Council (MRC) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) have awarded £3.1 million to the UK CF Gene Therapy Consortium through the Efficiency and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) programme. It has also been announced that there will be a second lab-based study, funded by a £1.2 million MRC grant and led by the University of Oxford, to investigate a more advanced version of the gene therapy using a modified virus to carry the replacement gene into the lungs. Tomorrows have been heavily involved in the fundraising in the lead up to the trial announcement, and released the following statement: “Tomorrows are incredibly proud to be involved in the process of fundraising for the UK Gene Therapy Programme. We are delighted that the EME programme has agreed on a grant. We hope that our £150,000 donation was in some way helpful in gaining much needed funds to see the Gene Therapy work through to the next stage. We are hopeful that this is a pivotal point in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis." On Saturday March 24th the 2nd Annual Tomorrows/Old Parkonians Charity Football Day took place at Oakfield. At an incredibly well attended event which managed to raise an amazing £18,593 for Tomorrows. 51 Old Parks Legends ranging in age from 35 to 69 dusted off their boots and rolled back the years to take part. The weather certainly played a part and more than made up for the quality of football on display! The money raised will go directly to the UK Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Programme who embark on a 2 year programme this year to try and find a cure for CF to remove the life threatening element of the disease. Tim Cross, the founder of the charity commented; “We are so incredibly grateful for all the support that Tomorrows received on Saturday and over the past year. To all those who played, their families, all those who contributed and everyone who helped out we can only say a massive thank you. Without your help and generosity Tomorrows would never have been able to raise the £150,000 we contributed to help get the Gene Therapy Programme funded initially.” The Placement Group would like commend and congratulate Tomorrows for their enormous efforts in helping make this ground breaking trial a reality! 2012-03-30T14:42:43+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/nhs_temporary_staffing_conference_30th_march_2012/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/nhs_temporary_staffing_conference_30th_march_2012/#When:13:17:11Z {summary}NHS Temporary Staffing Conference 30th March 2012 hosted by the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub The Placement Group of Companies; Mediplacements, JustPhysio & JustOT are delighted to be showing support to the EofE NHS Collaborated Procurement Hub, by exhibiting at the Agency Staffing – ‘best practice’ conference today, 30th March. The event takes place at the Chilford Hall, Balsham Road, Linton, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4LE and is expected to be well attended by both NHS Managers and reputable Staffing Agency representatives. Suppliers and delegates in attendance, will get the opportunity to meet and greet some of our recruitment experts and discuss staffing arrangements and/or issues, put faces to names and maybe even catch up with some old friends and colleagues! If you can’t make the event and would like to discuss your recruitment requirements with us, please contact Chris Knowles on 0845 230 6666. 2012-03-30T13:17:11+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/clean_start_on_sterile_services_desk/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/clean_start_on_sterile_services_desk/#When:09:23:41Z {summary}Due to the continued growth and development of our Sterile Services division, Senior Recruitment consultant Parul Patel has seconded from the permanent Nursing and Theatres division, with a view to further enhance candidate/client relationships within the sector. Parul’s out-going and enthusiastic personality is a perfect fit for the dynamics of the Sterile Services desk and as a longstanding member of the Mediplacements team, has more than proved her capability to generate results. 2012-03-30T09:23:41+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/locum_of_the_month2/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/locum_of_the_month2/#When:11:19:50Z {summary}Each month Mediplacements would like to recognise one of our locums for their personal achievement and commitment to the Healthcare service! Name: Dr. Samina Raheel Profession: Doctor Where are you from: London Current Locum position? SHO A&E What do you enjoy about your job? To give comfort and ease to the patients. Personal achievements within your role? Patience, confidence and believe. How do you unwind from work? By spending quality time with family. If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 items would you take? 1.) Water 2.) Satellite Phone 3.) Solar Torch 2012-03-28T11:19:50+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/new_financial_year_ahead/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/new_financial_year_ahead/#When:10:25:00Z {summary}As the current financial year draws to a close we look ahead favourably at the prospects of a sharp influx of requirements to mark the beginning of the new financial year. With the healthcare industry experiencing turbulent times over the last twelve months we as an organisation are starting to see real signs of recovery within the sector and are more than hopeful to realise continued growth throughout 2012. The anticipated allocation of new budgets and injection of funding for vacancies suggests there’s no better time to organise yourself or your staffing provision, to guarantee the best possible chance of securing your ideal role or staff member! Mediplacements are already working with a large pool of registered candidates as well as a significant number of healthcare organisations that are pre- planning for the year ahead. However as we all know you can never guarantee the supply of the right candidate for the right role, so it’s imperative to forward think and register your requirements as early as possible! To discuss how we can best help you with your work requirements or staffing shortages, please contact our dedicated recruitment consultants now on 0845 230 6666! 2012-03-02T10:25:00+00:00 http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/new_recruits_at_the_placement_group/ http://www.mediplacements.com/internal-news/index.php/site/new_recruits_at_the_placement_group/#When:10:19:41Z {summary}We have recently increased the man power on a number of our recruitment desks, having enlisted the talent of four highly experienced consultants in order to strengthen our recruitment teams! Justine Sudbury - Biomedical Science Division Mediplacements Joining the Biomedical Science team late last year, Justine Sudbury brings over 14 years recruitment experience in Health and Social Care to the mix. Having worked within Business development and Managerial positions at other high profile recruiters, we are confident Justine has the raw talent and drive to compliment our vastly growing division! Tel: 020 7749 1233 or email: justine@mediplacements.com Stuart Holcroft - Pharmacy Division - Mediplacements As a new recruit to our dedicated Pharmacy division, Stuart Holcroft has a wealth of experience within the Health and Social Care sector, enjoying a successful 10 year career as a consultant. Joining the Pharmacy desk in January is it clear that Stuart has a real flair for locum recruitment and has the experience and sector knowledge to provide professional support for any of your recruitment needs. Tel: 020 7613 6799 or email: stuart@mediplacements.com Luke Cain - Physiotherapy Division - JustPhysio Luke Cain is the newest edition to our locum Physio recruitment division, having previously worked as a consultant within The Placement Group. Luke has over 10 years recruitment experience within healthcare having previously recruited Doctors, Radiographers and speech Therapists just to name a few! Luke is back with a vengeance to help with all your temporary Physiotherapy needs. Tel: 020 7613 7585 or email: luke.cain@justphysio.co.uk Everton Brown - AHP Division - JustPhysio/JustOT Everton Brown joined our permanent Physio and Occupational Therapy division in early February, having amassed over 10 years recruitment experience within the healthcare recruitment arena. He will be your direct contact for all permanent therapies enquiries. Tel: 020 7613 7573 or email: everton.brown@tpgplc.com 2012-03-02T10:19:41+00:00