Jun 30, 2020

An Insight into: MRCPsych Qualification

The MRCPsych qualification is an essential requirement if you’re looking to practice psychiatry here in the UK. In our latest blog, we look at the MRCPsych in more detail and cover all the essential information you need! What is the MRCPsych qualification? MRCPsych is held by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and it consists of […]

Jun 29, 2020

5 Warning Signs Your Hospital Staff Are Suffering from Mental Stress

Mental stress is something that medical professionals may struggle to cope with in a post-Covid 19 world. Here are the 5 key warning signs to look out for… As cases of Covid 19 begin to fall, hospitals across the UK will be refocusing their efforts to return to a normal service – and this return […]

Jun 26, 2020

What is a Locum Doctor?

So, what is a locum doctor? A locum doctor is one who temporarily fills a rota gap within a hospital, clinic or practice. This can often be on a relatively short-term basis, although in the healthcare sector, it’s not uncommon for locums to hold their post as part of a practice’s core medical team for […]

Jun 24, 2020

The Top Advantages of being a Royal College Member

The Top Advantages of being a Royal College Member A Medical Royal College ensures that patients are safely and properly cared for by setting standards for the way doctors are educated, trained and monitored throughout their careers. Becoming a member of a Royal College is one way medical professionals can enhance their career prospects both […]

Jun 22, 2020

3 huge benefits of implementing digital health technology within the NHS

Covid 19 has forced us all to change. Change the way we live, work, communicate and what we will no longer take for granted. During these changes, digital health technology has come to the forefront and been relied upon by health services across the globe. Although digital health technology has been around for decades, the […]

Jun 19, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Junior Doctor Rotations

Every August, an estimated 50,000 medics across the UK move into new posts in NHS hospitals to train in an array of specialties. The grades include FY1, FY2 and FY3. This period is known as the junior doctor rotations, which are essentially a changeover period. In this blog post, we’ll explain everything you need to […]

Jun 18, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About the Medical Training Initiative

The Medical Training Initiative (MTI) is a government scheme designed to assist doctors with a proven specialty from a low and middle-income country to pursue further specific specialist training in the UK. The scheme requires you to apply for a Tier 5 visa, which allows you entry into the UK for two years before legally, […]

Jun 17, 2020

The Advantages of Using an Experienced Medical Recruitment Agency

Searching for a new healthcare job can be both time-consuming and stressful, occasionally leading to very little results. Using an experienced medical recruitment agency can be advantageous; however, it’s essential you use a good one who understands your own unique background, needs, family requirements and career goals. In this blog post, we share five advantages […]

Jun 16, 2020

The 5 Benefits of taking up Extra Locum Shifts

Locum medical professionals are a critical asset to the UK’s healthcare service – covering last-minute gaps in patient care and providing vital additional resources in times of exceptional healthcare demand. If being a locum is something that you’ve considered, here are the top 5 benefits of taking locum shifts. What is a Locum Doctor? A […]