A&E Agency wins Recruiter Awards for Excellence 2009 – 'Best Healthcare/Medical Recruitment Firm' and 'Best Newcomer'

The Directors of the Accident & Emergency Agency Limited and Associated Companies are delighted to announce having won further recognition as both the ‘Best Healthcare/Medical Recruitment Firm’ and ‘Best Newcomer’ at the recent Recruiter Magazine Awards for Excellence 2009.

These prestigeous awards, judged by recruitment industry peers and business leaders, are the highest accolades available to UK Recruitment Companies.

This is fantastic reward for our hard-working team and we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the continued loyalty of our clients and candidates without whom such recognition would not have been possible.

The following are the comments from both the judges and our kind referees:

Best Healthcare/Medical Recruitment Firm

“The Accident & Emergency Agency has introduced an executive search methodology to the Healthcare sector, which has led to the company being awarded work with more than 75 NHS Trusts and having won a contract with the NHS for the next three years as a preferred supplier throughout the entire UK.

The judges were impressed by the strong evidence of research-based innovation, and especially liked the company’s candidate-sourcing strategy. Working in such vital, niche areas, the consultants were serious about finding the best candidates rather than simply job filling. For example, an annual A&E Dinner, which the company holds, is an example of the approach taken by the firm to go out of its way to find the best candidates. The networking event brings Emergency Medicine Doctors from all backgrounds - and different countries - together where they can meet each other. The consultants can take the time to get to know possible future candidates in person - not just their CVs but their career goals and motivations.

The A&E Agency has extensively researched and mapped medical markets throughout Europe, Middle East and the US. The research and vetting procedures are to such a standard that Trusts have confidence in the company’s ability to find highly-qualified candidates. This market coverage and expertise gives the A&E Agency the flexibility to find the right candidates and speed up time to hire for the client.”

Client’s testimony: “They keep our service going. The managing director is available to us 24 hours a day and they are extremely loyal - they work really hard for us. They’re very good and we use them regularly.”

Employee’s testimony: “I actually joined a year ago when I was at university completing a law degree but decided to stay on. There’s a very different feel to this company and it’s one of those firms where you can really go far.”

Best Newcomer

As well as winning Best Healthcare/Medical Recruitment Firm, the A&E Agency scooped the Best Newcomer award, beating off tough competition. The judges recognised the rapid progress made by the A&E Agency, carving itself a niche in the specialist medical recruitment sector of Accident & Emergency.

Innovation in the medical sector was a key element in A&E Agency’s business plan. The judges were impressed with the consultants, who are experts in their relevant fields, leading to a much higher service reputation. The dedicated service to clients shone through in all aspects of its dealings with companies and candidates in the medical sector, which is evident in the repeat business enjoyed by the company.

The quality of service is evident in the increasing list of NHS departments appointing the A&E Agency to preferred supplier status. Over 75 NHS Trusts use the services of A&E Agency. Many of these are clients as a result of clinical leads and department heads referring the firms’ services to neighbouring Trusts. The judging panel recognised the dramatic growth of the company in a short space of time.

Client’s testimony: “They are committed to the job and the service they provide. From a medical agency point of view, I don’t think there is anybody to touch them. The level of service has never dropped - it’s an excellent service and has not wavered.”