Keenan Recruitment is heading into its 8th year being on contract as a top tier supplier of Healthcare Support Worker's to all 5 NHS Trusts throughout Northern Ireland.

Principal Consultant Kerry Anderson manages the busy desk and has increased its volume by 105% over the last year. No mean feat, especially during a pandemic. Kerry is not only knowledgeable, diligent, ambitious and terrific at her job; most importantly, she cares deeply for her staff out working on the wards. During lockdown Kerry worked tirelessly to ensure her temps were safe, well and comfortable going on shift. She was always on the other end of the phone to answer questions and offer advice and support on a subject that we were only learning about ourselves. 

Zara M. is a 3rd year Nursing student with Queens University Belfast and joined Keenan in January 2020. 

This is what Zara told us about working through Keenan Recruitment:

"Working with Keenan has provided so many opportunities to develop on my clinical skills outside of placements and university. The idea that you could receive any clinical area to work in, depending on where the available shifts are going, it has expanded my skills from working in different clinical environments and adding to my experience which I can then apply to within placement. The bonus to it all, is getting paid for the hours worked and it is a great opportunity to earn extra money, especially when we are so limited as students with our income due to being on unpaid placement 37.5 hours a week. It works well within your full time course, as there is no pressure involved as they are flexible with shifts as you provide your availability and usually you receive shifts. 

I would highly recommend working with Keenan Recruitment as it can help to expand on your clinical skills, which will benefit you in placements and become more competent, therefore working towards becoming a better Nurse upon qualifying."

(Zara M. QUB Nursng Student & Keenan HCSW)

Jessica McW another Nursing student, said the following:

"I have worked for Keenan Recruitment for nearly a year now and is one of the best decisions I have made. I started with Keenan a few months before starting Adult Nursing in February, not only is it flexible but is really great for gaining care experience and building confidence in a hospital environment. With Keenan, I am able to choose my own hours that fits around university hours, placement hours and study time."

Keenan Recruitment runs a Health and Well-being package free of charge for all temporary workers. This offers professional advice on all financial matters such as budgeting, debt management, mortgage applications and savings. This has proved to be extremely beneficial to students, particularly when newly qualified and looking for a mortgage. 

Kerry is currently recruiting for Nursing Students for Healthcare Support Work hospital shifts within the Belfast Trust, particularly the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Mater Hospital. 

If you are interested in finding out more, please email Kerry  supportwork@keenanrecruitment.co.uk