Case Study: Revolutionising Healthcare Workforce Management with PROfile

The Challenge: Inefficient Healthcare Staffing

Initially, PROfile was developed to address the challenge of sourcing and deploying qualified healthcare professionals (HCPs) for contracted positions. Traditional staffing methods often involved high agency fees and lacked the flexibility to precisely match HCPs with specific organisational needs.

The Solution: A Dynamic Digital Profile Platform

PROfile revolutionised the process by enabling HCPs to create comprehensive digital profiles, showcasing their qualifications, skills, compliance certifications, and availability. This allowed healthcare providers to quickly and easily identify the perfect candidates based on a wide range of criteria, streamlining the hiring process and reducing costs without the need for external agencies.

Adapting to Change: The Evolution of PROfile

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in the healthcare landscape, including a shift towards in-house staffing for contracted positions in certain sectors. Recognising the need to adapt, PROfile underwent a strategic evolution, enhancing its capabilities to address broader challenges in the healthcare industry.

Key Enhancements:

1. Learning Management System (LMS) Integration: PROfile was integrated with an LMS, allowing HCPs to seamlessly manage their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements. This feature also provided valuable insights into the specific training and upskilling needs of healthcare organisations.

2. Enhanced Onboarding and Compliance: An alternate module was developed to support both full-time employed and contracted staff, with a focus on streamlining the onboarding process and ensuring compliance, particularly for international HCPs. This feature addressed the growing need for healthcare workforce mobility and facilitated seamless transitions across regions and healthcare systems.

3. Dynamic Authority-to-Work (AtW) Platform: The platform's matching algorithm was enhanced to create a dynamic AtW system, incorporating a hierarchical verification process that checks for legal requirements, qualifications, experience, and organisational and worker preferences. This broadened PROfile's scope beyond healthcare, making it applicable to various industries and services.

Addressing Global Healthcare Workforce Challenges

With the projected shortage of healthcare professionals in the Middle East and Western countries, coupled with the impact of Brexit on healthcare staffing in the UK, PROfile is well-positioned to address these challenges. Its ability to connect qualified HCPs with international opportunities, while ensuring compliance and streamlining the onboarding process, is crucial for meeting the growing demand for healthcare services

Beyond individual organisations, PROfile can serve as a powerful resource-mapping tool at the national level, providing health authorities with a comprehensive view of their healthcare workforce landscape and enabling data-driven decision-making for workforce planning and development.

Key Modules:

• User Mobile Application: Allows HCPs to create and manage their digital profiles, showcase their skills and experience, and access relevant training and upskilling opportunities.

• Client Portal: Enables organisations to post job descriptions, specify matching criteria, and manage the hiring process.

• Agency Portal: Facilitates collaboration with recruitment agencies, expanding the pool of qualified candidates and streamlining the international recruitment process.

Conclusion:

PROfile has evolved from a solution for contracted staffing to a comprehensive Healthcare Skills Passport, empowering HCPs and healthcare organisations to navigate the complexities of workforce management in a rapidly changing global landscape. Its ability to connect, verify, and deploy qualified professionals, while ensuring compliance and promoting continuous learning, makes it a valuable tool for addressing the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare industry. 

Ready to Transform Your Healthcare Workforce Management?

PROfile is poised to revolutionise how healthcare organizations and professionals connect, collaborate, and ensure compliance. If you're seeking a streamlined and efficient solution for staffing, onboarding, and managing your healthcare workforce, we encourage you to get in touch. Contact us today to learn more about how PROfile can empower your organisation and help you navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.