Canary Islands' Health Service Appoints Medical Professionals to Permanent Positions

Overview

The Canary Islands' Health Service has officially appointed multiple medical professionals to permanent positions following an extensive legal and administrative process aimed at stabilizing long-term temporary employment.

The selections focus on specialists in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery, with appointments confirmed after a series of evaluations and merit-based competitions.

Process Timeline

• Initiated in December 2022
• Involved multiple stages:
  • Candidate admission
  • Merit assessment
  • Public notifications
• Recent resolution published on November 6, 2025
• Appointments announced and candidates have 15 days to take their posts at major hospitals such as the Dr. Negrín University Hospital in Gran Canaria and others.

Objectives and Impact

This move addresses chronic issues with temporary staffing in Spain's public health sector, which often struggles with job insecurity among healthcare workers.

"Stabilizing these roles improves staff retention, enhances patient care continuity, and aligns with national efforts to regularize temporary contracts in the healthcare system."

For residents and workers, this action offers:

• Certainty
• Recognition of their professional contributions

in a crucial period for Spanish public health.