Our Expertise

Healthcare Recruitment – for the first point of contact for patients and one of the largest sectors in the UK

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Primary Care

Primary Care is one of the fastest growing Healthcare spaces in the UK.

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Healthcare at Home

Healthcare at Home is in the market of providing choice for patients about where they can receive their treatment.

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Dental Care

Dental Care encompasses a wide range of procedures and treatments aimed at improving oral health.

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Surgical Hospitals

Surgical Hospitals specialise in planned surgery for NHS, private and insured patients.

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Veterinary Care

Veterinary Care applies to any type of animal care including exotics, equine, domesticated and wild animals.

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Cosmetics

Cosmetic procedures can reduce the effects of aging or alter an individual’s appearance, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

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Physiotherapy / MSK

Physiotherapy / MSK aids in restoring movement and functionality following injury, illness, or disability.

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Diagnostics

Diagnostics support identifying what disease or condition a patient has based on their signs and symptoms.

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GPs

GPs support services in primary care, acute care, health and wellbeing, healthcare estates and technology.

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Pharmacy

Pharmacy operates across all healthcare sectors offering medicines management support as well as clinical advice.

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Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology providers specialise in the treatment of eye care procedures – such as laser eye treatment, cataract surgery, corneal transplants, as well as eye tests.

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Corporate Services

Healthcare Corporate Services recruitment for providers dedicated to the private acute care, primary care, and consumer healthcare markets.

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Fertility

Fertility clinics specialise in a range of treatments, preservations, donations, and testing to support private fertility treatment to couples become parents.

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2026 Salary Benchmarking

Drawing on salary data across multiple healthcare functions, these reports examine UK regional pay trends and include expert insight from Stuart Cousins, Head of Compass Associates.

How much are healthcare professionals
being paid in 2026?

private healthcare providers

Compass Associates’ healthcare recruitment division has supported healthcare professionals secure new jobs for nearly two decades.

In 2026 the team launched their first healthcare salary guide which helps job seekers benchmark how much they should be paid, based on data covering a range of jobs in private acute healthcare, consumer healthcare sectors, and primary care space.

If you are a client interested in hearing about how other healthcare businesses attract and retain healthcare talent, then this healthcare salary guide is for you too; find out more by accessing the free reports or contact us to find out more via the links below.

Healthcare Salary GuideLooking to hire? 

Find out how we helped others

Lead Mammographer – Brand New Private Hospital 
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Healthcare
Lead Mammographer – Brand New Private Hospital 
Compass Associates were mandated in the complex search for a Lead Mammographer for a leading private healthcare provider at a new hospital opening.
Innovation Lead Radiographer – Private Diagnostic 
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Healthcare
Innovation Lead Radiographer – Private Diagnostic 
Compass Associates were mandated in the search for an Innovation Lead Radiographer for a specialist medical and dental imaging service provider.
Regional Operations Manager – Renal Services
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Healthcare
Regional Operations Manager – Renal Services
Due to a well established partnership with a renal care provider, Compass Associates were approached to exclusively source a Regional Operations Manager.
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google
Good experience with Kane and team at Compass. He was upfront from the start of the process and kept me informed in between interview stages. Found him to be transparent and easy to speak to.
google
I had such a positive experience working with Tom Fitch from start to finish. He was incredibly proactive, responsive and supportive throughout, and always made me feel kept in the loop. He took the time to understand what I was looking for and was genuinely helpful at every stage. I would happily recommend both Tom and the agency.
google
I cannot recommend Kane at Compass highly enough! From start to finish, the recruitment experience was absolutely seamless.

What stood out most was Kane’s exceptional communication, I was kept in the loop every single step of the way. He took the time to truly understand my requirements and career goals, ensuring that the roles we discussed were a perfect fit for my future.

Throughout the process, Kane provided complete transparency and honesty, which is so rare and refreshing. His guidance and support during the interview prep gave me a massive confidence boost, making a normally stressful situation feel completely manageable.

The level of support I received was unmatched. Thank you, Kane, for making this such a positive and successful experience!

Ultimately, I have been offered my dream job and Kane was fundamental in making that magic happen.
google
An amazing company! Chris is fantastic at helping and guiding you to the perfect role, great communication and support through the recruitment process and beyond.
google
Tom was fantastic through out my recruitment process as a Service Manager. He was very attentive and supportive. He was very balanced in his reporting process, giving constructive and helpful feedback between me and my employers. He made sure processes were seamless. Tom is brilliant
google
Had a great experience with Compass through initial contact for a c-suite role in healthcare through to my appointment. I dealt with Tim Fitch who was excellent in terms of negotiating on my behalf and overall communication. I highly recommend Compass Associates.