A Master Vendor You Can Trust

At Maxima Locums, we understand the challenges NHS trusts face in managing temporary staffing arrangements. Coordinating with multiple staffing agencies, monitoring compliance, and ensuring the quality of temporary staff can be complex and daunting tasks. That’s why, as the UK’s leading allied healthcare agency, we offer a master vendor solution that serves as a single point of contact for all your temporary staffing needs.

We have a strong track record of negotiating competitive rates with staffing providers on behalf of our NHS clients, resulting in significant cost savings.

Key Benefits

  • Increased Efficiency

    Our master vendor solution is designed to streamline the recruitment process, reducing the time and effort required to manage multiple staffing agencies. We provide a dedicated account manager who will work closely with your team to understand your staffing needs and provide a tailored solution.

    Improved Compliance

    As a master vendor, we take responsibility for ensuring that all temporary staff supplied meet the necessary regulatory and compliance standards, reducing risk and improving quality

  • Cost Savings

    By consolidating all staffing needs under a single provider, the NHS can streamline its recruitment and procurement processes, reducing administrative burdens. This centralised approach allows for better coordination and negotiation of rates, ensuring the best value for money.

    Flexibility

    We understand that staffing needs can change rapidly, and our master vendor model provides the flexibility to quickly adjust staffing levels to meet changing demands.

  • International Pipeline

    With 40% of our workforce comprised of international professionals, including 25% from Australia and New Zealand, we bring a diverse pool of skilled individuals to the table. By attracting new staff members from overseas, we can help alleviate the strain on hospital staffing and inject valuable expertise into the NHS.

    Innovative portal

    Our bespoke VMS portal offers greater visibility into the performance of the contingent workforce.  Providing you with real-time MI reporting and analytics that give you visibility into vendor performance.

Case Study

Client: NHS, 15 sites incuding emergency care hospitals, general and community hospitals, and community venues
Requirement: AHP/HSS Master Vendor
Delivery Time: On-going
How we peformed: 
100% fill rate / 100% supply at NHSi cap

In October 2022, through a mini competition conducted via the framework, we were selected as the Master Vendor for Allied Health Professional (AHP) and Health Science Services (HSS) staffing by an NHS Trust in the North of England. Since the go-live date, we have delivered outstanding results by leveraging our extensive candidate database, streamlining the recruitment process, and prioritizing effective communication.
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“Maxima’s dedication to understanding our staffing needs, identifying pressure points, and ensuring a robust supply chain has been exceptional. We constantly feel supported and have been able to fill crucial positions promptly. I highly recommend their service.”

Our master vendor solution has significantly improved patient care, reduced workforce pressures, and fostered a strong working relationship between our organization and the Trust. We remain committed to delivering exceptional staffing solutions and continuing this successful partnership in the future.

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