Latest figures show that the number of people applying for healthcare roles has plummeted over the last year.
The number of professionals applying for permanent healthcare jobs fell by 65% year-on-year, and by 49% for contract assignments.
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) also reported that permanent roles dropped by 45% between July 2023 and July 2024, and contract positions decreased by 23% over the same time period.
The APSCo attributes this fall partly to the NHS placing a greater focus on reducing agency use with its ‘bank first’ approach, as well as the big rise in direct contracts.
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Ann Swain, Global CEO at APSCo, commented on the findings, “This latest data indicates the extent of the struggles in the healthcare employment market, with both vacancy numbers, and applications falling over the past 12 months. Ongoing skills shortages continue to present major challenges for employers.
“However, most concerning of all is the significant drop in application numbers noted in recent months. The new Government’s pledge to place more focus than its predecessor on resourcing the sector will come as welcome news to employers struggling to source skills. However, the devil will be in the detail so it remains to be seen how this pans out.”
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