Does your hospital have a staff bank?
We have employed people on a temporary basis by that route, they have a contract with the bank and then we can just say to the bank we want them or not, almost on a day by day basis and you can easily get rid of unsuitable people as well. It is easier that having someone on a short term contract and cheaper than a standard agency.
The down side is you have to find the person yourself. But you have almost started that already by posting here.
RoJo
