Specialists in UK & international permanent medical placements.

Permanent NHS Recruitment.Done Properly.

Ava Medical is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency dedicated to placing doctors into substantive NHS roles across the UK. We partner closely with NHS Trusts to deliver sustainable, long term staffing solutions that reduce reliance on temporary agencies and strengthen continuity of care. For both hiring departments and doctors seeking their next permanent appointment, we provide a responsive, hands on service tailored to individual objectives.

Trusted by NHS employers across the UK

Our recruitment services span all medical specialties, supporting NHS Trusts with permanent consultant and non consultant grade appointments nationwide.

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Experts in Permanent Doctor Recruitment

Ava Medical was established to address a growing challenge within the NHS: shortages in permanent medical staffing and increasing reliance on locum solutions.

Our leadership team brings extensive experience in NHS recruitment, with a proven track record of helping Trusts reduce costs, secure long term clinical talent, and strengthen patient safety and continuity of care.

Key Features

  • UK & International permanent doctor recruitment 
  • Specialists in hard-to-fill NHS vacancies 
  • Support across all grades and specialties 
  • End-to-end relocation and onboarding advice 

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Consultant in Acute Medicine
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2025-12-15 12:15:11
Substantive Consultant in Acute Medicine role within a high-volume NHS Acute Medical Unit, delivering consultant-led front-door care and Same Day Emergency Care.
Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Subspecialty Interest in Head and Neck Surgery
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2025-12-15 12:10:26
Substantive Consultant Plastic Surgeon role with a specialist interest in head and neck reconstruction within a large NHS tertiary service.
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
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2025-12-15 12:06:38
Substantive Consultant in Respiratory Medicine role within a large NHS service, offering inpatient and outpatient care with opportunities for subspecialty development.
Consultant in General Anaesthesia
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2025-12-15 12:02:26
Substantive Consultant Anaesthetist role within a large NHS service, delivering general, emergency and complex anaesthesia with opportunities for subspecialty development.
Consultant Histopathologist Substantive Consultant Appointment
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2025-12-15 11:58:59
Substantive Consultant Histopathologist role within a large NHS pathology service, offering subspecialty development, digital pathology, and flexible working.
Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Special Interest in Facial Deformity and Orthognathic Surgery
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2025-12-15 11:55:15
Locum Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery role with a specialist interest in facial deformity and orthognathic surgery within a busy NHS service.

Why Choose Us

At Ava Medical, we recognise that healthcare is built on trust, clinical excellence, and long term commitment. Our purpose is to connect high calibre medical professionals with the right permanent opportunities, supporting NHS organisations and private providers to build stable, sustainable teams. This is what sets us apart:

Medical Recruitment Specialists
We operate solely within the medical sector, allowing us to offer informed, specialist recruitment support built on genuine understanding of NHS structures, workforce pressures, and clinical requirements.

UK Wide Opportunities
Through established relationships with NHS Trusts and healthcare organisations nationwide, we connect doctors with high quality permanent roles aligned to their experience and career goals.

Thoughtful, Clinician Led Matching
Our approach goes beyond CV matching. We take time to understand clinical expertise, working style, and departmental dynamics to support successful, long term appointments.

Efficient and Reliable Delivery
We manage a structured, transparent recruitment process designed to reduce hiring timelines while maintaining clinical governance, compliance, and quality standards.

Support Beyond Placement
From initial discussions through onboarding and relocation, we provide ongoing guidance to ensure both doctors and Trusts are supported well beyond the point of appointment.

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Thousand jobs in Ava Medical

Ava Medical is your trusted partner in health, offering expert care with compassion. We are dedicated to providing personalized treatments that truly make a difference.

who we are?

At Ava Medical, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between exceptional healthcare professionals and leading medical institutions. With years of expertise in medical recruitment, we pride ourselves on understanding the unique needs of both candidates and employers, ensuring the perfect match every time.

our vission

To become the most trusted medical recruitment partner, empowering healthcare organizations with top-tier talent and helping professionals achieve fulfilling, long-term careers in the healthcare industry.

our mission

Our mission is to deliver outstanding recruitment services that enhance patient care by connecting skilled healthcare professionals with the right opportunities. We strive for excellence, integrity, and efficiency in every placement we make.

Our Team

At Ava Medical, our team is the heart of everything we do. Each member is a highly skilled healthcare professional, committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. With years of experience and a deep passion for improving lives, our doctors, nurses, and support staff work together to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of treatment and attention.

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