# Healthcare recruitment in France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-recruitment-in-france
> Updated: 2026-08-25T08:15:24.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Healthcare recruitment efforts in France have expanded from localized specialist searches to large-scale national drives. 

Initial efforts focused on specific regional needs, such as a temporary neuropsychologist assignment in Digne les Bains and physiotherapy roles in Marseille to support musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 

Subsequently, Appel Médical, a subsidiary of Randstad France, announced major recruitment initiatives to address widespread professional shortages. These drives include thousands of opportunities across the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, with significant demand in the Grand Est and Corsica regions for roles ranging from nursing and midwifery to pharmacy and social care.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Appel Médical announces major healthcare recruitment drives in France

Appel Médical is recruiting hundreds of healthcare professionals in France's Grand Est and Corsica regions to combat ongoing medical staff shortages.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/appel-mdical-announces-major-healthcare-recruitment-drives-in-france

### 2026-07-27: Southern France launches healthcare specialist hiring drive

Southern France is recruiting a neuropsychologist for a short‑term post in Digne les Bains and physiotherapists for musculoskeletal rehab roles in Marseille, reflecting regional healthcare staffing needs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-france-launches-healthcare-specialist-hiring-drive

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