Holt Doctors, a leading medical recruitment agency and managed service provider, this month celebrates a significant milestone: 10 years of successful partnership with Bedford Hospital. This enduring collaboration has not only facilitated millions of pounds in savings but also ensured the consistent provision of high-quality doctors, crucial for maintaining uninterrupted patient services.
Commemorating this decade-long commitment as Master Vendor, Holt Doctors has contributed £1,000 to the Bedford Hospital charity, a gesture that underscores their dedication to the community and healthcare excellence.
Impactful Contributions and Achievements
During the partnership, Holt Doctors has consistently achieved fill rates above 95% for medical locums and contributed to reducing agency spend by approximately £260,000 in the first year alone. Over the decade, the partnership has realised cumulative savings exceeding £1 million, demonstrating the value and efficiency of this collaboration.
Sarah Warren, Head of Medical Staffing at Bedfordshire Hospital NHS Trust, reflected on the partnership's evolution: ‘When we went out to tender, Holt was among the companies that responded, and we chose to partner with them to support our medical workforce daily, initially focusing on local bookings. This evolved into direct engagement, and the introduction of the bank element, which has had a massive impact on our operations and generated considerable savings.’
A Decade of Collaborative Success with Bedford Hospital
Since 2013, the partnership between Holt Doctors and Bedford Hospital has been a beacon of collaboration and shared aspirations. Stuart Gant, Head of Managed Services at Holt Doctors, reflects on this strong bond, stating, 'The relationship with Bedford Hospital has been excellent from the outset. They have always embraced us as an integral part of their team, not merely as an external agency. This inclusive approach has been pivotal in our journey to develop and refine our services over the years.'
Holt Doctors stands out in the healthcare sector for long-duration master vendor contracts, easing medical staffing workloads while ensuring compliance. Gant notes, 'By leveraging our IT recruitment platform LMS, we provide insightful management and real-time shift visibility, identifying long-term staffing needs for targeted solutions.’
The service expansion to include a Master Vendor role for Allied Health Professionals, achieving high fill rates, and direct engagement, highlights their adaptability. Gant adds, "This growth reflects our commitment to diverse healthcare staffing needs."
Lastly, Stuart Gant highlighted the core values that underpin the operations at Holt Doctors:
‘The ethos at Holt Doctors is centred around integrity, trust and collaboration. This is ingrained in our approach and is a testament to the experience of our team. Many of our client team members have had the invaluable experience of working within the NHS. This not only gives them a unique perspective on the challenges faced but also allows us to integrate seamlessly as an extension of the healthcare teams we work with.’
Community Involvement and Future Outlook
‘The £1,000 donation to Bedford Hospital charity is our way of giving back to a community that has been integral to our success,’ Stuart Gant added. ‘This partnership has transcended business objectives to make a real difference in the lives of patients and the broader community. Congratulations to all those involved in this project over the years.’
Dual milestones for Holt in healthcare managed services in 2023
As a recognised leader in managed healthcare services, Holt Doctors' recent achievement of celebrating 10 years as the Master Vendor with Bedford Hospital closely follows a similar milestone with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This earlier partnership was notably acknowledged at the 2023 Tiara Talent Solution Awards, achieving a ‘highly commended’ in the 'Long-Term Partnership Award' category. These consecutive achievements underscore Holt Doctors' expertise and commitment to fostering enduring, successful collaborations in the healthcare sector.
As Holt Doctors and Bedford Hospital look to the future, they are committed to continuing their work together, focusing on innovation and exceptional service delivery for the benefit of patients.
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