Hertfordshire is a county in south-east England that lies just north of Greater London. Its main town is Hertford, and many of its other towns serve as commuter areas for people who work in London. There are both public and private Healthcare providers in Hertfordshire which provide employment opportunities for a wide range of Medical staff.
Employers and recruitment in Hertfordshire's Healthcare Sector
Local recruitment agencies advertise positions as varied as Hospital Porters and Consultant Surgeons. The private hospitals of Spire Harpenden and Spire Bushey Hospital offer paid-for services, or those covered by personal medical insurance.
Generally, working in the Private Sector allows candidates the opportunity to earn larger salaries than they would in the Public Sector. As well as NHS Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire County Council is a major employer of healthcare professionals in the area. Working for the local authority gives Auxiliary Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Community Care Operatives, and Counsellors a chance to work in real communities across the county.
Salaries
Hertfordshire also has a number of GP clinics, drop-in centres and specialist healthcare providers such as Dentists and Chiropractors - all in need of high-calibre applicants in possession of the necessary qualifications. Salaries in the county range from around £15,000 per year for Auxiliary Nurses up to around £120,000 for consultant surgeons (although salaries can be higher in the Private Sector.