May 4, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Blugibbon, The NHS & Dr Adam Kay

MEDIA RELEASE - Blugibbon, The NHS & Dr Adam Kay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Thursday 4th May 2023 - Sydney, Australia


Blugbbon Medical Recruitment inadvertently appeared across media platforms this week when one of our
targeted job advertisements published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) was photographed and shared by a Doctor in a popular thread on Reddit, @r/JuniorDoctorsUK .


While we hoped the advert would attract two talented Doctors for the specific positions with one of our key clients, the original Reddit share led to the advert then being shared on Twitter by
Dr Adam Kay (ex-NHS Doctor and successful Author) , and then appearing in the UK newspapers The Telegraph , The Times , The Daily Mail #1, The Independent , T he Daily Mail #2, The Daily Mail #3 , Australian Doctor and msn.com . The advert has attracted substantial comment and opinion.


With our original intent in mind, Blugibbon is keen to allay any concerns or suggestions of “Doctor poaching” or similar. The publicity has come at a sensitive and turbulent time for UK Doctors and the NHS, in a perfect storm of uncertainty where hundreds, if not thousands, of UK Doctors, are now looking to leave the NHS for positions in Australia, through hundreds of Medical Recruitment Agencies, both UK and Australian-based.


Blugibbon currently assists just a handful of UK Doctors each year to make this move and we remain focussed on helping exclusive Clients first and foremost for targeted, niche, and rewarding opportunities. This is not to downplay the fact that a good proportion of those that make the move feedback that it has had a positive impact on their lifestyle, health, and career.


In fact, our internal data shows that a large number of UK Doctors that have worked through Blugibbon in Australia, facilitated by our employer VISA nomination status, have returned within a few years to the UK and to work for the NHS.


Sam Whitaker, Founder and Managing Director of Blugibbon confirmed: “We have been blown away by the unexpected attention this advert has caused. As always, we respect Clinicians and the institutions they work for, whether it be the NHS or in Australia, and will strive always to to find the best match possible for our Doctors and exclusive clients in a personable yet targeted way”.


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About Blugibbon

Blugibbon Medical Recruitment aims to deliver a five-star medical recruitment service packaged in a refreshingly human experience.


We take the time to get to know you and your aspirations so that we can match you with the perfect locum role. Blugibbon has access to the best jobs in Australia. So whether you're looking for a locum or a permanent position, we can help you find it.


We pride ourselves on our personal approach and our commitment to delivering an outstanding medical recruitment service. So if you're looking for medical recruitment in Australia, look no further than Blugibbon Medical Recruitment.

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