Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Healthcare Recruitment Solutions
Established in 2000, Direct Medics has become a trusted leader in healthcare recruitment across the UK and Ireland. Our team specialises in connecting NHS hospitals, private medical sectors, and public agencies with highly qualified doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation, we maintain rigorous quality and compliance standards through regular internal audits and dedicated training programs. Our commitment to ethical practices is reinforced by our membership in the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and adherence to their Code of Conduct. We prioritise transparency, fairness, and equal opportunities in all our interactions with clients, candidates, and suppliers.Our dedicated Compliance and HR teams ensure ongoing education on legislative changes and risk mitigation strategies. With offices in Belfast, Glasgow, and Dublin, we provide 24/7 support to meet the urgent staffing needs of our clients. Our modern slavery statement and carbon reduction initiatives reflect our broader responsibility to societal and environmental well-being. Through continuous improvement and client-focused solutions, we strive to deliver excellence in healthcare workforce management.
Services
Locum Doctor Placements
Nurse Recruitment
Allied Health Professionals
Healthcare Assistant Supply
Primary Care Staffing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 24 years of specialist experience in healthcare recruitment
- Our ISO 9001:2015 certification guarantees quality processes
- We operate 24/7 emergency staffing support services
- REC membership ensures adherence to industry best practices
- Our dedicated compliance team maintains rigorous ethical standards
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
Services
Locum Doctor Placements
We specialise in placing qualified doctors in temporary medical roles across NHS hospitals and private healthcare providers. Our rigorous vetting process ensures all candidates meet strict compliance standards. With 24/7 emergency cover available, we provide rapid response solutions for urgent staffing requirements.
Nurse Recruitment
Our comprehensive nurse recruitment service covers all specialisms and care settings. We supply registered nurses for both short-term assignments and extended contracts. All candidates undergo thorough background checks and right-to-work verification in accordance with NHS employment standards.
Allied Health Professionals
We provide qualified allied health professionals including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and radiographers. Our candidates meet sector-specific compliance requirements. We maintain specialist databases to ensure rapid deployment of appropriately qualified personnel.
Healthcare Assistant Supply
Our healthcare assistant recruitment service delivers trained support staff for hospitals and care facilities. All assistants complete mandatory training programs and undergo enhanced DBS checks. We maintain continuous quality assurance through regular performance evaluations.
Primary Care Staffing
We supply qualified professionals for GP surgeries and community healthcare settings. Our candidates include practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative support staff. We ensure all placements comply with primary care sector regulations and practice-specific requirements.
People
Paul Mulvenna
Managing Director
Paul leads Direct Medics' strategic direction with over 20 years' experience in healthcare recruitment. He oversees compliance with ISO standards and chairs the company's modern slavery taskforce. His leadership focuses on ethical practices and sustainable growth.
Questions
What healthcare professionals do you recruit?
We recruit doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare assistants, and primary care staff for temporary and locum roles across the UK and Ireland.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our 24/7 service provides emergency staffing solutions with rapid response times, typically deploying qualified professionals within hours of receiving urgent requests.
Are your candidates properly qualified?
All candidates undergo rigorous compliance checks including identity verification, right-to-work documentation, and professional registration validation before being placed with clients.
Do you operate in both public and private sectors?
Yes, we supply staff to NHS hospitals, private healthcare providers, and public agencies including HM Prisons across the UK and Ireland.
How do you ensure ethical recruitment practices?
We maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification, follow the REC Code of Conduct, and have a dedicated compliance team that conducts regular audits and staff training programs.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK and Ireland, with offices in Belfast, Glasgow, and Dublin providing local support to healthcare providers in all regions.
Reviews (4)
M. Ahmed
Apr 18, 2022
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Absolutely love Tomos, Lindsay, Laura, John who work really hard and get me shifts thank you so much, Great agency, staff like family and highly recommended thanks
Alexander Carlin
Dec 22, 2021
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Work for direct medics, they are great to work for. Tomos, Lindsey, and Laura are excellent. And best not forget big John the boss. Top class staff, like family.
Nicolle Stevens
Oct 30, 2020
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I have been with Direct Medics since early July and couldn't fault them in any way. must say my consultant Janine is fantastic, always listens and always delivers when it comes to your availability.
Amy P.
Oct 26, 2020
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I currently work for direct medics, having worked agency before I must say that this is one of the best that I have worked for John works tirelessly to ensure that the shifts when I ask and is always flexible, another great this about direct medics is that they make you feel valued as a staff member
