Latest news from Ambition24hours Locum and Allied
Easter Bank Holiday 2026 Deadlines
As we approach the 2026 Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holiday period, it is vital for all Ambition24hours Locums and Allied agency workers to stay informed about temporary changes to our operations. To ensure your holiday season remains stress-free and your payments are processed without delay, we have adjusted our timesheet submission deadlines and phone line availability.
Gender Pay Report 2025
At Ambition24hours Locum and Allied, we believe in transparency and the importance of fostering an equitable workplace within the healthcare sector. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017, the information below shows the median and mean gender pay gap and bonus pay gap for A24 Group Limited based on hourly rates of pay as at the snapshot date of 5 April 2025, and bonuses paid in the year to 5 April 2025.
This gender pay gap report provides a high-level snapshot of the difference in average pay between men and women across our organisation.
Why Specialist Locums are the Secret to Reducing Waiting Lists
Specialist locums could be the antidote to the NHS productivity crisis - cutting through lengthy wait times, hitting NHS targets, and transforming patient care where it's needed most. In the current climate of the UK healthcare sector, "productivity" is no longer just a buzzword; it is a mandatory fiscal requirement. As the NHS grapples with a productivity crisis following the pandemic, the Government and NHS England have established a clear directive: every Trust must achieve a 2% productivity gain on an annual basis.
The Digital Skillset Every Locum Needs
In 2026, healthcare recruitment has become increasingly skills-based. Employers are looking for clinicians who can demonstrate impact: those who have reduced user errors on digital platforms or led the adoption of new monitoring devices.
The 2026 Portfolio Professional: Why AHPs are Trading the Band System for Agency Autonomy
For the modern clinician, the goal is no longer just climbing a predefined ladder; it is about reclaiming agency. Whether you are an ultrasound tech, an X-ray tech, or an EMT, the trend is clear - autonomy is the new currency.
Integrating AHPs into Community Teams
For healthcare facilities, hospitals, and HR managers, the challenge is no longer just managing a ward; it is about managing a distributed, mobile, and highly specialised NHS workforce. Integrating AHPs into community teams is the cornerstone of this mandate, requiring a radical rethink of how we deploy clinicians to ensure that diagnostic and rehabilitative services are delivered at the point of need, rather than the point of crisis.
Festive Season 2025 Bank Holiday Deadlines
Due to upcoming bank holidays in the UK in December, we want to ensure you are well-informed about changes to our pay run schedule.
The NHS Workforce Crisis and What It Means for UK Locum Doctors and Allied Health Professionals
The NHS workforce crisis and what it means for locum healthcare professionals. Learn how NHS pay rates, compliance, and agency work are impacted in 2025.
International Nurses Day 2025
International Nurses Day 2025 is a powerful moment to collectively celebrate and deeply honour the extraordinary contributions of nurses across the world. Their unwavering dedication, profound compassion, and exceptional expertise form the very bedrock of our global healthcare systems.
Highest Paying Locum Healthcare Jobs
What are the highest paying locum healthcare jobs in the UK? Learn more about the benefits of a temporary medical roles with Ambition24hours Locum and Allied.
Gender Pay Report 2024
The gender pay gap is a high-level snapshot of pay in an organisation that shows the difference in average pay between men and women. The information below shows the median and mean gender pay gap and bonus pay gap for Ambition 24hours Locums and Allied, a proud member of the A24 Group Limited, based on hourly rates of pay as at the snapshot date of 5 April 2024, and bonuses paid in the year to 5 April 2024.
The Common Misconceptions of Locum Healthcare Workers and Allied Health Professionals
The common misconceptions of locum healthcare workers. Learn more about the common misconceptions that deter potential healthcare professionals from this career option.
Exploring the High Demand for Allied Health Professionals
Why Allied Health Professionals are in high demand. The demand for allied health professionals is rising due various factors. Read further to find out more.
The Value of Locum Workers in the UK
The Value of Locum Workers. Explore the critical role of locum healthcare workers support the UK. Learn how they assist the healthcare system.
Bridging Staffing Gaps in Healthcare
We are bridging staffing gaps in the healthcare workforce through strategic recruitment, comprehensive training programs, and flexible staffing options.
Bank Holiday Deadlines
For the upcoming Christmas and New Year bank holiday periods, we have made some changes to our timesheet submission deadline and phone call opening hours. Read more.
Embracing the Flexibility of Working as a Locum Health Professional
Embracing Flexibility as a Locum. Explore the exciting world of locum work and start your journey to a more flexible and fulfilling medical career.
Ethical Recruitment: a Foundation for Quality Healthcare Staffing
In an era of staffing shortages, we ensure compliance with industry standards, fair compensation, and diverse, inclusive hiring practices. By integrating ethical recruitment throughout the staffing process, we support and build trusting relationships with candidates and clients.
Personalised Career Support: Your Journey, Our Priority
How many times have you applied for a post on some job board and just never heard back? How many times have you excitedly heard the news, you've been selected to interview for that job, only to never hear back from the company? Would you like to know how your interview went (good or bad?) and how best to go about achieving your goals, so see your career grow? If you've answered yes, then maybe it's time to experience the Ambition24hours Locum and Allied difference for yourself. For our dedicated team of recruiters, you are not just another job seeker, you are everything.
Vital Vaccines this Winter. Staying Protected
Vital vaccines this winter. Flu vaccinations, eligibility, infection control measures, and how to protect yourself and your patients.