Medical Resources Group

14/10/2026

Growth is a good thing. But when patient numbers increase, your staffing requirements change too.

Signs that your current staffing structure may need attention include:
• Increasing patient waiting times
• Staff consistently working beyond capacity
• Difficulty covering leave or unexpected absences
• Administrative work taking clinical staff away from patients
• Increasing demand for services you don't currently have enough capacity to support

The answer isn't always simply “hire more people.” Practice owners need to consider the type of support required, when it is required and whether the need is temporary or long-term.
Your staffing structure should support the practice you are building, not the practice you had two years ago.
Reach out for more: https://medicalresources.co.za/request-a-locum/

12/10/2026

One doctor calls in sick. What happens to the day's sessions?
Do you cancel patients?
Move appointments?
Ask another doctor to squeeze them in?
Or does your team simply carry the extra workload?

Unexpected absences happen. The problem is what happens after they happen.

A last-minute staffing gap can quickly become:

Empty sessions → cancelled appointments → frustrated patients → pressure on your remaining team.

Having access to locum cover gives practices another option when their normal staffing plan is disrupted. You don't need a permanent employee for every unexpected absence.

Sometimes you simply need the right professional, for the right session, at the right time. That's where locum staffing can make sense.
Find out more: https://medicalresources.co.za/request-a-locum/

10/10/2026

Healthcare professionals spend much of their working lives looking after other people.

But who is looking after them?

Long hours, demanding workloads, difficult patient interactions and the responsibility that comes with clinical decision-making can take a toll over time.

Mental health should not only become a conversation when someone reaches breaking point.

For healthcare professionals, this can mean:
• Recognising when stress is becoming persistent
• Taking concerns about your mental health seriously
• Speaking to someone before things escalate
• Making use of professional support when needed
• Looking out for colleagues who may be struggling

Asking for help is not a sign that you are unable to cope. Your mental health matters too, look after it!

05/10/2026

Running a successful practice requires more than clinical expertise.

A healthcare business consultant can help practice owners look at the business side of the practice and identify where improvements can be made.

This can include:
Operational efficiency - reviewing processes to reduce unnecessary delays and improve how the practice functions day to day.
Financial performance - examining revenue, costs and business processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Workforce planning - assessing whether your current staffing structure matches your workload and future plans.
Growth planning - helping you evaluate opportunities to expand services, capacity or the practice itself.
Problem-solving - providing an objective perspective when the practice is facing operational or business challenges.

Clinical excellence gets patients through the door. Good business management helps the practice remain sustainable long-term.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 087 012 5015 and have a discussion with Werner Bester.

02/10/2026

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women.

Awareness is not just about knowing the symptoms. It is about understanding your risk, knowing what is normal for you and getting appropriate medical attention when something changes.

Changes worth discussing with a healthcare professional include:
• A new lump or thickening in the breast or underarm
• A change in breast size or shape
• Changes to the skin, such as dimpling or persistent redness
• Changes to the ni**le or unusual discharge
• Persistent breast pain or another unexplained change

Screening recommendations depend on factors such as age and individual risk. If something feels different, don't ignore it. Speak to a healthcare professional.
Early detection can make a significant difference.
NB: No information on this page should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor. ❌
More info: https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/understanding-breast-cancer-basics

01/10/2026

ADHD is not only a childhood condition. Adults can also experience ADHD, and it can affect work, relationships, organisation and day-to-day functioning.

For healthcare professionals, it is important to recognise that adult ADHD may present differently from the stereotypical image of a hyperactive child.

Common features can include:
• Difficulty sustaining attention
• Poor time management and organisation
• Forgetfulness and losing track of tasks
• Difficulty prioritising or completing tasks
• Impulsivity
• Restlessness or difficulty switching off
• Problems managing multiple demands at once

These symptoms can overlap with anxiety, depression, sleep problems and other conditions, so diagnosis requires proper clinical assessment rather than assumptions based on a checklist.
The key point: Adult ADHD is real, often under-recognised, and should be approached with the same clinical care given to other health conditions.
NB: No information on this page should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor. ❌
Mor info: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd

30/09/2026

Nurses are often the constant in a patient's healthcare journey - monitoring changes, advocating for patients, coordinating care and supporting families through difficult moments.

Clinical knowledge matters, but so do judgement, communication, teamwork and attention to detail.

To every nurse working long shifts, managing difficult situations and still showing up for your patients: your work matters.

Medical Resources Group

29/09/2026

NEW VACANCY | ONCOLOGY RECEPTIONIST

Medical Resources Group is recruiting for a growing oncology practice in Pretoria East.

Location: Pretoria East, Pretoria
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 17:00
Salary: Market-Related

Key Requirements:
✅Matric / Grade 12
✅Oncology administration experience – Essential
✅Vericlaim experience – Essential
✅Patient scheduling & appointment management
✅Chemotherapy administration/order coordination advantageous
✅Strong communication & organisational skills
✅Compassionate and professional patient approach
✅Excellent attention to detail & confidentiality

To Apply: [email protected]
Subject: Oncology Receptionist – Pretoria East

29/09/2026

NEW VACANCY | MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Market-Related

Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Medical Administrator to join a healthcare team in Roodepoort.

Key Requirements:
✅Matric
✅Medical administration/reception experience
✅ICD-10 knowledge
✅Medical aid & benefit checks
✅Patient accounts & payment collections
✅Chronic prescription administration
✅Appointment & home visit scheduling
✅Strong data capturing skills
✅Excellent communication & organisation

To Apply: [email protected]
Subject Line: Medical Administrator – Roodepoort

28/09/2026

NEW VACANCY | REGISTERED NURSE

Location: Heilbron, Free State
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Market-Related

Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Old Age Home in Heilbron, for a compassionate and professional Registered Nurse.

Minimum Requirements:

✅Registered Nurse qualification
✅Current SANC registration
✅Experience with elderly residents is advantageous
✅Good clinical and medication management skills
✅Compassionate, professional, and reliable

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing professional nursing care to residents
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions
• Wound care and nursing procedures
• Maintaining care plans and clinical records
• Liaising with doctors, families and caregivers

To Apply:
Send your CV and proof of SANC registration to [email protected]
Subject: Registered Nurse – Heilbron

If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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