Healthcare recruitment company Nurseplus has appointed Joshua Collins as chief executive, based at its headquarters in Ashford, Kent.

Collins (pictured) has more than 15 years’ experience in healthcare recruitment and most recently worked as managing director at international health and social care recruitment company, HCL Workforce Solutions.

In his new role, Collins will focus on organic growth, developing Nurseplus’s newly launched centralised services, and introducing care services into Scotland.

Nurseplus managing director Pamela Bruce said: “Joshua brings a wealth of experience and we have no doubt he’ll be a great asset to the company and our clients. We are looking forward to setting in motion the innovative ideas he will bring to Nurseplus.”