Recruitment Team

Head of Recruitment - NI & ROI

James Ryan
Commercial Manager - Scotland

John Gannon
Nursing Manager - Northern Ireland

Jean Knapton
Nursing Manager - Scotland

Lorraine Kilpatrick
Recruitment Consultant

Holly Brennan
Recruitment Consultant

Siobhan Taaffe
Recruitment Consultant

Ciara Connolly
Recruitment Consultant

Roisin Kelly
Recruitment Consultant

Janine Murphy
Recruitment Consultant

Frances McGoran
Recruitment Consultant

Rachael Wiley
Recruitment Consultant

Ben Maddison
Recruitment Consultant

William Parsonage
Recruitment Consultant

Keiron Hearns
Recruitment Consultant

Tomos Marshall
Recruitment Consultant

Lindsay Kelly
Recruitment Consultant

Laura McKinlay
Recruitment Consultant

Lauren Macrae

Head of Recruitment - NI & ROI

James Ryan

Joined Direct Medics: April 2014

My role involves managing a team of experienced Recruitment Consultants who help support Nursing and Healthcare Assistant candidates and clients with placements and staffing requirements across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales.

Email:James.ryan@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3468

Tel:076 680 5449

Commercial Manager - Scotland

John Gannon

Joined Direct Medics: June 2019

My role involves managing a team of very experienced Recruitment Consultants who help support Nursing candidates and clients with placements and staffing requirements across Scotland and England.

Email:john.gannon@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 942

Nursing Manager - Northern Ireland

Jean Knapton

Joined Direct Medics: March 2019

My role involves leading the recruitment and governance functions of Direct Medics Nursing division in the Belfast Office. I ensure all nursing staff have a smooth transition from registration through to aftercare and comply with legislative and contractual requirements.

Email:jean.knapton@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3486

Nursing Manager - Scotland

Lorraine Kilpatrick

Joined Direct Medics: November 2020

My role involves leading the recruitment and governance functions of Direct Medics Nursing division in the Glasgow Office. I ensure all nursing staff have a smooth transition from registration through to aftercare and comply with legislative and contractual requirements.

Email:lorraine.kilpatrick@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 930

Recruitment Consultant

Holly Brennan

Joined Direct Medics: June 2017

I specialise in long-term block bookings for RGNS in medical & medical sub-specialities, surgical & surgical sub-specialities. I also recruit RGNs for A&E & ICU departments in the Public Sector across Northern Ireland.

Email:holly.brennan@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3478

Recruitment Consultant

Siobhan Taaffe

Joined Direct Medics: March 2018

I specialise in long-term bookings for RGN’s and RMN’s across all specialities including Community, Theatres, General Wards, Outpatients and the Private sector throughout Northern Ireland.

Email:siobhan.taaffe@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3482

Tel:076 680 5449

Recruitment Consultant

Ciara Connolly

Joined Direct Medics: May 2020

I specialise in ad hoc bookings for RGN’s and RMN’s across all specialities including Community, Theatres, General Wards, Emergency Medicine, Outpatients and Nursing homes throughout the Belfast and Southern Trust in Northern Ireland.

Email:ciara.connolly@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9038 7423

Recruitment Consultant

Roisin Kelly

Joined Direct Medics: July 2020

I specialise in ad hoc bookings for RGN’s and RMN’s across all specialities including Community, Theatres, General Wards, Emergency Medicine, Outpatients and Nursing homes throughout the Northern and Western Trust in Northern Ireland.

Email:roisin.kelly@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3483

Recruitment Consultant

Janine Murphy

Joined Direct Medics: May 2017

I specialise in long and short-term bookings for Healthcare Assistants in the Public sector throughout the Belfast and South Eastern Trusts. I also cover short and long-term bookings in the Independent Sector including nursing homes, care homes and private hospitals in Northern Ireland.

Email:janine.murphy@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9038 7421

Recruitment Consultant

Frances McGoran

Joined Direct Medics: November 2016

I specialise in long and short-term bookings for Healthcare Assistants in the Public sector throughout the Northern, Western and Southern Trust. I also cover short and long-term bookings in the Independent Sector including nursing homes, care homes and private hospitals in Northern Ireland.

Email:frances.murray@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3245

Recruitment Consultant

Rachael Wiley

Joined Direct Medics: April 2021

I specialise in temporary and long-term bookings for Nurses in the public and private sector including hospitals, nursing homes and community settings throughout the Republic of Ireland.

Email:rachael.wiley@directmedics.com

Tel:076 680 5449

Recruitment Consultant

Ben Maddison

Joined Direct Medics: March 2015

I specialise in ad hoc shifts and block bookings for RGN’s, RMN’s and Healthcare Assistants for all grades and specialities including Community, Theatres, General Wards, Emergency Medicine, Outpatients throughout all health boards across Wales.

Email:ben.maddison@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3460

Recruitment Consultant

William Parsonage

Joined Direct Medics: January 2020

I specialise in immediate shifts and block bookings for Nurses, Midwives and ODP’s of all grades and specialities throughout England for both the NHS and private sector.

Email:william.parsonage@directmedics.com

Recruitment Consultant

Keiron Hearns

Joined Direct Medics: January 2020

I specialise in long and short-term bookings for RMN’s, RGN’s and Healthcare Assistants across all specialities including General, Theatre, A&E, ITU and Community, throughout Fife, Tayside, Lothian and Forth Valley for both the NHS and private sector.

Email:keiron.hearns@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 948

Recruitment Consultant

Tomos Marshall

Joined Direct Medics: July 2021

I specialise in short-term bookings for RMN’s, RGNS and Healthcare Assistants of all grades and specialities for Hospitals throughout Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire & Arran Health boards.

Email:tomos.marshall@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 937

Recruitment Consultant

Lindsay Kelly

Joined Direct Medics: April 2021

I specialise in ad hoc shifts for Nurses and Healthcare Assistants of all grades and specialities throughout Glasgow including NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Email:lindsay.kelly@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 935

Recruitment Consultant

Laura McKinlay

Joined Direct Medics: August 2021

I specialise in ad hoc shift bookings for Nurses and Healthcare Assistants of all grades and specialties across Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire & Arran Health Boards.

Email:laura.mckinlay@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 949

Recruitment Consultant

Lauren Macrae

Joined Direct Medics: September 2021

I specialise in immediate shifts and block bookings for RGN’s, RMN’s and ODP’s of all grades and specialities throughout the Scottish Highlands and Islands for both the NHS and private sector.

Email:lauren.macrea@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4285 281

Compliance & Recruitment Support Teams

Compliance Manager - NI &ROI

Charlene Cummings
Compliance Manager - Scotland

Susan Pollock
Compliance Officer

Michael Kelly
Compliance Officer

Kerry McCann
Compliance Officer

Lauren Allison
Compliance Officer

Niamh Brown
Compliance Officer

Leah Crooks
Compliance Officer

Sara Bassett
Compliance Officer

Philip Dunlop
Recruitment Resourcer

Robert McLaughlan
Compliance Manager

David Wardlaw
Compliance Officer

Nicole Anderson
Compliance Officer

Courtney Orrick
Compliance Officer

Debbie O’Donnell
Compliance Support Officer

Joanna Sadowska
Compliance Officer

Gabriella Blaszak
Recruitment Support officer

Stephanie Wyber

Compliance Manager - NI &ROI

Charlene Cummings

Joined Direct Medics: November 2019

My role involves managing a team of experienced compliance officers for the Nursing division in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. We assist Nurses and HCAs in completing all of their pre- employment checks, and to maintain the highest level of compliance throughout their placement with Direct Medics. We work closely with our recruitment team to ensure a smooth registration and aftercare.

Email:charlene.cummings@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9038 7429

Compliance Manager - Scotland

Susan Pollock

Joined Direct Medics: November 2018

My role involves managing a team of Compliance and Recruitment Support Officers who are responsible for supporting our candidates in all aspects of the compliance process across all divisions of Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals in Scotland, England and Wales.

Email:susan.pollock@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 939

Compliance Officer

Michael Kelly

Joined Direct Medics: May 2018

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:michael.kelly@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9038 7498

Compliance Officer

Kerry McCann

Joined Direct Medics: October 2017

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:kerry.mccann@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3479

Compliance Officer

Lauren Allison

Joined Direct Medics: February 2021

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:lauren.allison@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9038 7425

Compliance Officer

Niamh Brown

Joined Direct Medics: August 2021

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:niamh.brown@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3480

Compliance Officer

Leah Crooks

Joined Direct Medics: September 2021

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:leah.crooks@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3426

Compliance Officer

Sara Bassett

Joined Direct Medics: March 2018

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:sara.bassett@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3481

Compliance Officer

Philip Dunlop

Joined Direct Medics: January 2021

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:philip.dunlop@directmedics.com

Tel:028 9531 3487

Recruitment Resourcer

Robert McLaughlan

Joined Direct Medics: April 2021

I am responsible for attracting and resourcing candidates for all Nursing specialities across Scotland and England.

email:robert.mclaughlin@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 936

Compliance Manager

David Wardlaw

Joined Direct Medics: April 2019

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:david.wardlaw@directmedics.com

Compliance Officer

Nicole Anderson

Joined Direct Medics: September 2019

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:nicole.anderson@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 938

Compliance Officer

Courtney Orrick

Joined Direct Medics: May 2021

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:courtney.orrick@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 938

Compliance Officer

Debbie O’Donnell

Joined Direct Medics: April 2021

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:debbie.odonnell@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 943

Compliance Support Officer

Joanna Sadowska

Joined Direct Medics: April 2021

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:joanna.sadowska@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4284 945

Compliance Officer

Gabriella Blaszak

Joined Direct Medics: August 2021

The Compliance Team is responsible for offering knowledge in eligibility and advice on relevant pre-employment checks for all Healthcare professionals. Your assigned compliance officer will work with you to complete necessary checks required to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition into your job role.

Email:gabriella.blaszak@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4285 280

Recruitment Support officer

Stephanie Wyber

Joined Direct Medics: July 2021

The Recruitment Support Team is responsible for administration support for short and long term posts. We are the first point of contact for any new registrations for all of our departments and act as resourcing support for the recruitment consultants throughout all our offices.

Email:stephanie.wyber@directmedics.com

Tel:0141 4285 282