Who’s in demand – March 2010

Despite the current uncertainty in the NHS, there are still opportunities available across the sector. This is supported by the fact that according to our recent research The commercial challenge: Building accountants’ skills, 36% of NHS employers anticipate recruiting for new accounting and finance roles in 2010.

Within procurement we are seeing specific skills in demand such as tender writing, contract management and account management. Those which can demonstrate commercial skills are particularly attractive to employers.

there are still opportunities available across the sector

The IT function is still buoyant for support staff and information analysts to analyze patient data to create budgets and justify future projects and spend.

As the Department of Health scrutinises both budget spend internally and across a range of NHS organisations, we have seen a marked increase in demand for LEAN consultants at a senior level to review the core operations across acute and primary care trusts.

We’re seeing experts such as commissioners, procurement consultants, change managers, transformation and strategy consultants in high demand to lead the development of the personalisation agenda in adult social care. Due to the diversity of approach from one authority to the next, a flexible and informed approach to recruitment is key.

Links in blue go to current vacancies on the Badenoch & Clark website and are live and up to date as of 9 March 2010