Thousands of NHS doctors trapped in 'insecure gig economy' contracts

Thousands of NHS doctors trapped in 'insecure gig economy' contracts

By Liz Wells 21 November 2025

Thousands of locally employed doctors (LEDs) – many of them international graduates and from ethnic minority backgrounds – are trapped on insecure NHS contracts with no access to training, career p...

NHS reaching 'crisis point' in consultant recruitment

By Liz Wells 05 November 2025

The NHS is reaching a 'crisis point' in consultant recruitment, as one in three consultant posts lie vacant in some parts of the UK and recruiting managers regularly wait more than 12 months to sec...

Healthcare professionals 'left waiting' for productivity gains from digital technologies

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

Healthcare professionals feel digital health technologies fail to help them deliver more care with fewer resources, new research reveals.

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Assistant Director, Children and Families

up to £105,680

Hartlepool, Durhamup to £105,680

RECRUITER: Hartlepool Borough Council

Senior Social Worker

£41,771 - £47,181 per annum pro rata

Gloucestershire£41,771 - £47,181 per annum pro rata

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

Procurement Manager - Part Time

£24,000 per year (£40,000 FTE)

Bath, Somerset£24,000 per year (£40,000 FTE)

RECRUITER: Alongside

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Children and Families

up to £105,680

Hartlepool, Durhamup to £105,680

RECRUITER: Hartlepool Borough Council

Senior Social Worker

£41,771 - £47,181 per annum pro rata

Gloucestershire£41,771 - £47,181 per annum pro rata

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

Procurement Manager - Part Time

£24,000 per year (£40,000 FTE)

Bath, Somerset£24,000 per year (£40,000 FTE)

RECRUITER: Alongside

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