“UK Healthcare Recruitment Faces Critical Challenges as Agency Market Reaches £5.1 Billion”
May 27, 2025 – Alwayz Positive Limited
The UK healthcare recruitment sector continues to experience unprecedented growth, with the temporary healthcare agency market now valued at £5.1 billion, representing an 11.8% compound annual growth rate over the past five years.
Key Industry Developments:
NHS Workforce Shortages Intensify Recent data from the British Medical Association reveals that NHS England faces over 100,000 vacancies across the healthcare workforce. The Royal College of Nursing reports that student nurse numbers are declining to the extent that the official NHS workforce plan will be over 10,000 nurses short of target by 2025.
Agency Nursing Demand Surges Healthcare facilities are increasingly relying on agency staff to fill critical gaps. Research shows that professional applications for permanent healthcare jobs have fallen by 65% year-on-year, while contract assignments have decreased by 49%, creating significant opportunities for specialized recruitment agencies.
Alwayz Positive Limited’s Response As a Certificate of Sponsorship holder, Alwayz Positive Limited is uniquely positioned to address these challenges through our comprehensive staffing solutions for NHS hospitals, private healthcare facilities, and residential care homes.
“The current market conditions present both challenges and opportunities,” says Larry Omooseti, CEO of Alwayz Positive Limited. “Our focus remains on connecting qualified healthcare professionals with facilities that need them most, while maintaining the highest standards of vetting and compliance.”
