Circle Health Group (CHG) has partnered with Retinue Solutions to provide a neutral vendor agency solution. Retinue Solutions will manage Circle Health Group's entire agency contingent workforce through a curated and managed supply chain using Retinue-Bridge, Retinue’s proprietary Vendor Management System (VMS).

An experienced account management team will collaborate with Circle Health Group to reduce operational administration on hospital staff, and adopt a streamlined and cost-efficient approach to agency workforce management.

Specialist agencies will be curated by job category and region based on capability and performance, improving candidate flow to CHG’s hospitals.

Circle Health Group will benefit from improved visibility, control, efficiencies, and cost savings. They will have access to a greater pool of flexible agency workers and see increased quality.

Access to Retinue’s cloud-based software enables live visibility of all shift bookings, placements, and requirements. With built-in tracking and monitoring, service levels are never compromised.

“It’s a very exciting time for Circle Health Group, where we are embarking on a new journey of developing our temporary agency staffing processes. We have awarded market leaders in neutral vendor services, Retinue Solutions to deliver this key and intrinsic service for our business. Alongside the team at Retinue, we are committed to building a framework of supply that will not only supply our current temporary staffing requirements but also ensure a futureproof model fit for years to come.”
Simon Mawson, Head of Resourcing & TA, of Circle Health Group

“We are delighted to be working with Circle to help solve the complex challenge of sourcing and retaining great nursing staff. With a good foundation of supply already, we are now engaging with additional agencies with quality candidates who are committed to excellent patient outcomes.”
Rachel McKenzie, CEO and Founder, of Retinue Solutions

About Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group is the leading independent provider of hospital services in the UK, with 56 hospital sites, over 2000 beds, and 150 theatres. More than 6,500 specialists work in their hospitals, which handle more than 2 million patient visits per year.
Founded in 2004, the group invests in the patient experience, combining clinical excellence with peaceful surroundings where patients are treated as individuals. In 2021, Circle was named the Private Hospital Group of the Year and one of the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For.

About Retinue Solutions
Retinue Solutions is a leading specialist talent acquisition provider. With over ten years of experience working in sectors with skill-short, and high compliance requirements, Retinue Solutions leads in healthcare.

With expertise in health and social care, Retinue Solutions helps organisations manage permanent, contingent, or bank processes while delivering savings, quality and process improvements, powerful data insights, and innovation. This leads to improved fill rates while reducing costs. It also removes the administrative burden for busy healthcare organisations.