Dec 21, 2020

3 tips on how to safely spread Christmas cheer this festive year

Without stating the obvious, this year’s been a tough one for every single person on the planet and it’s safe to say that most people will be pleased to see the back of it. But Christmas is soon approaching and although it might be different to our usual festive break, it’s important we take time […]

Dec 18, 2020

WhatsApp Business: The new way to reach ID Medical

We’re excited to announce that nurses and AHP/HSS can now message us on WhatsApp. With over 1 billion users active each and every single day, we now have a more efficient, convenient way for our candidates to get in touch – taking the stress away from booking their next shift. What is it and why […]

Dec 16, 2020

6 Key issues holding back the digital transformation of the NHS

Digital transformation is a foundational change in how organisations operate; from fundamental day-to-day business processes, to staffing culture and the end-to-end customer experiences. Whilst it can be logistical challenge, it can lead to organisations being more agile, efficient and responsive to market and business needs. The NHS is currently in the midst of its own digital […]

Dec 14, 2020

NHS winter pressures: what to expect and how to protect our healthcare heroes

In any year, winter can be extremely challenging time for the NHS; but the winter of 2020/21 looks to be especially tough due to the continuing battle against Covid-19 and the virus’ vaccination programme rollout. Given that winter pressures traditionally contribute to one of the NHS’s busiest periods, what exactly can it expect over the […]

Dec 10, 2020

What allied health professional career is right for me?

Health service science and allied health professional careers are in high demand right now. With our NHS dealing valiantly with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic whilst still delivering essential routine services, allied health professionals and health service scientists are a vital component of delivering ongoing exceptional patient care. Like many healthcare careers, jobs in allied health […]

Dec 10, 2020

NHS relocation packages & how to successfully secure one

International healthcare professionals make up a large part of the NHS – as a token of gratitude for relocating to the UK and joining the UK’s healthcare system, some trusts offer relocation packages to support the move. However, NHS relocation packages can often be quite confusing with plenty of questions around the subject… so that […]

Dec 7, 2020

Staying healthy whilst working round the clock!

With healthcare comes shift work and when it comes to exercise; finding time to prioritise or even find worse, the desire to exercise can be extremely difficult – meaning staying healthy can become really tough! But by successfully doing so, your life will change for the better. In this blog post, we share the major […]

Dec 1, 2020

7 Christmas gifts for nurses that will spread some festive cheer

Christmas is just around the corner; and boy, a bit of festive cheer is just what we all need right now! 2020 has been one of the most challenging years of all our lives, but for our amazing healthcare heroes in particular, this festive break is the perfect time to reward them for their continued […]