Latest figures show that the number of people applying for healthcare job roles fell significantly last month.
The number of permanent healthcare professionals applying for roles almost halved month-on-month in April (down 43%), while contract positions also dropped 35%.
The findings, compiled by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) using data provided by Veritone Hire, highlight that while permanent vacancies fell 18% month-on-month in April, the 7% uptick in contract vacancies suggests that demand for healthcare isn’t falling, but instead availability of permanent resources remains scarce.
Ann Swain, Global CEO at APSCo, explained, “Our latest data paints the picture of a healthcare sector in crisis. The fall in vacancies is reflective of the continued challenges around hiring, with unfilled roles and over-stretched budgets meaning that historical jobs aren’t being filled.
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“The clear reliance on contract resources demonstrates the scarcity of workers, but what is certainly of more concern is the falling application numbers. The staff shortages in the healthcare remit are growing at an alarming rate.
“Addressing this is not going to be easy, but as APSCo highlighted in its 2024 manifesto, reshaping requirements and driving consistency within frameworks can have a significant and immediate impact. But this requires a clear and unwavering commitment from Government and policy makers that we haven’t yet seen.”
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