Good medical recruitment is a vital component in medical workforce delivery. Done well, it can enable hospitals and health services to maintain critical services and continuation of care for the communities that they serve.
Every time a connection is made, followed by a vacancy being filled, the follow-on effect is broad and significant. A well-placed locum doctor or permanent medical practitioner is instrumental in making that happen.
Clearly, being a good medical recruiter is more than just connecting job seekers with available opportunities. Getting the right fit for all stakeholders results in happier people all around, and the best services for people who need them.
So, what does it take to be a good medical recruiter?
People First
A good medical recruiter always has the people they serve at the forefront of everything they do. That means taking the time to really understand a workplace’s requirements, discovering the goals and needs of a job applicant, and having real-life insight into the needs of remote communities. Salt Medical are built on “salt of the earth” people who believe that the work they do can genuinely improve the lives of doctors, employers, and whole communities. It drives us to go further and take the time to really understand their needs before we make a connection.
Established Reputation
A good medical recruiter has a proven track record of supplying quality medical staff to the areas that need them most – this is what sets a medical recruitment agency apart. It’s vitally important to understand the unique needs of remote and rural populations, and the health professionals that serve them. Our experience started at birth – being born in a remote community is a great beginning! That has led to a personal insight into the needs of the community, the medical facilities, and the doctors who work in them.
Personal Touch
At the end of the day, medical recruitment is all about people. A good medical recruiter is an active listener, who can understand the requirements that each party has and make effective matches that benefit everyone. Communication is also vital, so each party feels supported and informed. Medical recruiters should take their work personally, deriving satisfaction from a great appointment and being intrinsically motivated to problem solve. A medical recruiter connects jobs and job applicants – a good medical recruiter strives to ensure a great medical professional is provided to a position that provides them with high job satisfaction. It takes a personal touch to get the right fit.
Hard Working
Taking a personal interest in creating excellent connections leads a good medical recruiter to be naturally hard working. As a position becomes available, they commit to understanding the needs of the job and the surrounding community. Then, as they carefully consider selected medical professionals that they have taken the time to know personally, it’s much easier to find the right fit. It takes a lot of time, effort, skill, and experience to be a good medical recruiter – but the benefits are well worth the effort!
Choosing a Good Medical Recruiter
At Salt Medical, we want to be more than just good medical recruiters – we strive for excellence! There’s so much at stake, which drives our dedication to find the best positions and the best medical professionals to fill them.
It’s a personal endeavour and we take great pride in connecting caregivers to care, providers. If you’re looking for a good medical recruiter who can support you to find a great doctor or a great role, contact Salt Medical today to find out how we can help.
