Meet the healthcare science team

Paul Read

Managing Director

Paul started his career in healthcare recruitment in 2004, and now, as Managing Director, is an influential leader with vast experience of dealing with any type of challenge.

Paul is an understanding individual who supports a clear learning agenda which enables everyone to gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to succeed.

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Darren Burns

Operations Director

An authentic, emotionally intelligent leader who puts culture at the front and centre of everything. A team player who is passionate and loyal to the companies I have worked for and the people within them. An extremely collaborative employee who forges excellent relationships, both internally and externally, and over several years have built a huge network of professional people.

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Natalie Burgess

Head of Operational Support

As Head of Operational Support at Pulse, I lead a team of professionals who provide essential services and solutions to clients and candidates across the UK. I have over a decade of experience in the healthcare recruitment industry, specialising in allied health professionals and health science services.

My core competencies include recruiting, managing and training staff, ensuring quality and compliance standards, developing and implementing operational strategies, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.

I am passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers, who benefit from our exclusive job vacancies, our NHS Framework agency status, and our bespoke and caring service. I am also committed to enhancing my skills and knowledge, as evidenced by my recent certifications in managing teams, prioritising effectively, and delegating tasks. I am proud to be part of Pulse and Acacium Group, the UK’s number one specialist healthcare recruitment agency.

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Blue Doughty-White

Recruitment Business Manager

Blue joined Maxxima in October 2019 as a recruitment consultant. He enjoys working as part of a friendly and collaborative team in clinical physiology. In 2021 Blue started his new role as Team Manager on the Clinical Physiology desk.

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Olivier Goder

Recruitment Business Manager

Olivier has been at Acacium Group since 2008, joining as a graduate recruitment consultant. Oliver went on to become a senior consultant on the biomedical science team whilst running Pulse’s (Formerly Maxxima) phlebotomy desk. Oliver took on the new role of Team Manager on the Biomedical science desk in 2021.

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Meet our psychiatry doctors team

We are experts in sourcing and placing psychiatry doctors of all specialisms including forensic, older adults and substance misuse.

Meet our international team

Each year our international team makes working in the UK, New Zealand, Australia and the Middle East a reality for hundreds of healthcare workers.

Meet our nursing team

Our nursing team places thousands of nurses, midwives and ODPs into agency or permanent roles in the NHS or private healthcare sector every year.

Meet our psychological therapies team

We are leaders in mental health staffing. Our team recruits and places the best psychology, talking therapies, CAMHS, CBT and IAPT professionals.

Meet our acute doctors team

We are experts in sourcing and placing doctors of all specialisms including emergency department, medicine and surgery.

Meet our healthcare science team

We have a wide range of locum and permanent opportunities across many different healthcare organisations in the UK.

Register with Pulse

By registering with Pulse today, you’ll gain access to the latest doctor jobs instantly. You also have the option to get in touch with one of our specialist recruiters who can guide you through your job search to help you find your perfect role. We are experts in the healthcare industry which helps us to understand your requirements and provide tailored solutions that fit your needs.