Meet Melissa
At Catalyst Recruitment, we specialise in Finance and Healthcare talent solutions and do more than fill vacancies, we build strategic partnerships that drive growth. Our approach is human-centred, data-led and commercially focused, ensuring every hire enhances capability, culture and business outcomes. Backed by advanced recruitment technology, deep market intelligence and an expansive professional network, we deliver a seamless, end-to-end service from targeted search through to successful placement. We are committed to excellence, integrity and measurable impact, connecting leading organisations with exceptional people to unlock sustained performance and future potential.
Specialisms & experience
Checks
At the start of any recruitment process I always confirm what checks are required and ensure they are conducted during the process. Checks previously requested from clients: - legal right to work and immigration status - criminal records (basic/standard/enhanced DBS or national police checks) - professional registration and licence validation (GMC, NMC, HCPC, AHPRA, etc.) - qualification and education verification - employment history and gap checks, professional and character references - occupational health and fitness-for-role assessments (including vaccinations/immunisations) - Medical tests: drug and alcohol screening - driving licence - working with children - psychometric and technical competency assessments
Finance Recruitment
- (CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller) - Accounting and bookkeeping (Senior/Staff/Junior Accountant, Bookkeeper, Fixed Assets, Intercompany) - Transactional roles (Accounts Payable/AR Clerks and Managers, Credit Controller, Billing/Revenue Accountant) - Payroll and benefits (Payroll Specialist/Manager, Payroll Tax) - Tax and audit (Tax Accountant/Manager, Internal/External Auditor)
Recruitment Style
I partner closely with employers to understand their business, culture, and hiring goals, then run a structured, transparent recruitment process, conducting deep intake, targeted sourcing (including passive candidates), rigorous screening and skills-based assessments, and concise shortlists with pros/cons while maintaining timely communication, supporting offer negotiation and onboarding, and tracking metrics (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, retention) to continuously improve outcomes.
Healthcare Recruitment
-Doctors and cosmetic physicians, plastic and cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists, nurse practitioners and registered nurses (aesthetic), injectors (Botox/fillers), laser therapists and technicians, medical aestheticians/skin therapists, clinic and practice managers, patient coordinators/client experience managers, treatment room/clinical assistants, dermal therapist, medical receptionists.
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