Heroscout

Heroscout is a SECO-approved recruitment agency specialising in the Swiss healthcare sector. The company connects qualified nursing professionals, doctors and therapists with suitable employers across hospitals, clinics, care homes and home care organisations. Heroscout combines AI-powered matching technology with personal consultation from recruiting and healthcare experts, ensuring candidates receive tailored placements that align with their professional goals and lifestyle preferences. The service is completely free for candidates, with employers covering all fees.

Heroscout's core recruitment specialisations encompass nursing (including registered nurses HF, FaGe, home care specialists, ward managers and nursing assistants), medicine (covering senior doctors, specialist doctors, chief doctors and doctors seeking foreign qualification recognition), and therapy (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and activation therapy). The company also recruits medical practice assistants and midwives. Each placement is carefully vetted not only by job title and region, but also by working hours, salary, team culture, workload, shift patterns, management quality and professional development opportunities. Co-founder Ivan Schwendener, a qualified registered nurse HF, brings direct clinical experience to the recruitment process, ensuring the team understands the realities of healthcare work rather than simply facilitating placements.

Heroscout operates throughout Switzerland, with physical offices in St. Gallen and Kreuzlingen, serving all major regions including Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne, Aargau, Solothurn and Thurgau. The company distinguishes itself through its combination of AI-driven candidate matching, personal consultation from healthcare insiders, and a commitment to discretion, particularly for senior positions. With over 500 successful placements, 100+ partner institutions and an average placement time of 14 days, Heroscout has established itself as a trusted recruitment partner for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful roles and for institutions requiring reliable staffing solutions.