Laura Marks takes charge of 1st contact recruitment medical division

1st Contact Recruitment have appointed Laura Marks to head of sales for their Medical Division. 1st Contact Recruitment is an online and offline recruitment company that supplies overseas nurses and healthcare professionals to the NHS and private sector.

íWe are thrilled to have Laura on board, she has an excellent track record. 1st Contact has recently restructured to focus on the medical, education and social work sectors and Laura will be fundamental in expanding the healthcare side of the business across the UK. Laura will drive our online strategy which is as strong as ever, 2003 was a record year for us, and our website continues to play a vital role in our real world expansion. Mike Kaye, MD 1st Contact Recruitment

1st Contact represents an amazing opportunity and I am geared up to take the business to the next level. With hundreds of medical professionals on the books already and the vast range of hospitals in the UK, the medical division of 1st Contact recruitment is poised for a very exciting 2004.

Also, our outstanding network of overseas offices allows us a brand awareness for antipodean travellers which is second to none. Laura Marks

1st Contact Recruitment Medical division was launched in 2002 and focuses on the placement of nurses, across all categories, as well as health care professionals. 1st Contact Medical is currently placing professionals in a variety of different areas including NHS hospitals, private hospitals, private companies, health screening clinics and care & disability homes.

In 2003 1st Contact Recruitment won several contracts to supply hospital staff to some of Londonís largest and most prestigious hospitals.