It can be hard for agencies to get the balance right because in such a fast paced industry as often the commission factor can be the only driving force behind placing a candidate in a role. There has been recent interest from the press regarding this issue after a few cases of foreign doctor’s negligence had been reported during the spring of 2010. In a time of economic change when the decision makers within the NHS are being asked to cut costs, they can often face a difficult choice; whether to pay high rates for UK based doctors or lower rates for foreign ones.
