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Attracting Quality Medical & Dental Candidates Amidst a Pandemic

13 August 2021

Johnson Recruitment

Over the past year, we have repeatedly heard from our clients and the broader Medical and Dental sector on how difficult it has been to attract quality Practice Managers, Medical and Dental Administration staff for their vacancies. There is no doubt that the pandemic has amplified this by introducing a unique combination of environmental influences such as:

  • The risk of continued lockdowns causing uncertainty for candidates, especially where a current employer has ‘looked after them’ throughout, evoking increased loyalty and commitment
  • A skills shortage across a number of sectors, including Healthcare and Dental, where candidates are feeling ‘burnt out’ and are moving to less demanding roles in other industries
  • An exponential increase in demand for health services that are unavailable during lockdowns
  • A disproportionate number of vacant roles vs the number of qualified, skilled candidates

Internal recruitment can be challenging for practices to manage at the best of times, especially when you are faced with an unexpected resignation, a two-week notice period and an appointment book that is bursting at the seams. If you are feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of undertaking the recruitment process, or find yourself in the middle of a ‘never ending’ one, consider partnering with an external recruitment firm who are expertly placed to source exceptional talent for your practice.

At Johnson Recruitment, we have extensive experience in providing a range of tailored solutions to support some or all of your recruitment process. We also provide consulting services to help you strategise your immediate needs, and long term staff and resource planning.

We welcome the opportunity to meet with you for a confidential discussion and look forward to helping your practice return to full capacity and productivity.

Medical & Dental Insights from Johnson Recruitment

Johnson Recruitment is an independent recruitment and consulting firm specialising in the Community Services, Social Purpose, Health and Medical sectors, as well as in the recruitment of Practice Managers and support staff, across all sectors. Contact us on 03 9946 7320 or info@johnsonrecruitment.com.au to learn more about how we can assist you with a vacancy or new role today. Follow our LinkedIn and Facebook pages for more information and to keep up to date with the latest jobs, events and career advice.

13 August 2021

Johnson Recruitment

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