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Navigating changes to the UK immigration policy
Key points for Healthcare Professionals The immigration policy changes announced on 4 December 2023 (such as the increased salary threshold) do not apply to NHS workers on a Health and Care Visa Health and Care Visa holders will continue to be exempt from paying the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) The changes being made to the […]
The journey to becoming an NHS Consultant
Embarking on the journey to becoming a Consultants in the NHS is a significant career step. NHS Consultants are highly skilled professionals who stand at the forefront of patient care and provide exceptional medical guidance and leadership. While the journey to becoming an NHS Consultant can be demanding, the rewards it offers are substantial. In […]
The ID Medical guide to becoming an Ophthalmologist
Did you know that in the UK over 2 million people are living with sight loss severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives? However, there’s one specialist group of Healthcare Professionals with a particular set of expertise, knowledge and experience to help educate, care and treat the UK and their eye-related […]
The NHS and patient-centred care
Patient-centred care is a term frequently used by us, the industry and most importantly the NHS. But what does patient-centred care actually mean? In this post, you can find out its true definition, why the NHS follows this unique healthcare approach, the benefits, and a real-life example. What is patient-centred care? Patient-centred care is an […]
Milton Keynes Hospital CEO and Chair Personally Thank Charity Supporters
On Wednesday 2nd September, Milton Keynes Hospital Charity held a ‘thank you’ reception for its valued supporters at Margaret Powell House in Milton Keynes city centre. As a proud partner of Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its Leo’s Appeal, ID Medical raises money for the children’s ward and has pledged its further […]
How to become a registered Nurse
Interested in a nursing career? There are a number of different routes you can explore to become a registered nurse. As a career choice, it can be much more accessible than a doctorate. Nursing degree courses have much higher acceptance rates than medical degrees, and can be much less competitive. And of course, Nurses are […]
Celebrating our International Nurses in Gloucestershire
On Friday 30th September 2022, we celebrated our wonderful International Nurses with Afternoon Tea at The Queen’s Hotel, Cheltenham, in collaboration with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Meeting the Nurses It was wonderful to meet so many of the Nurses we have successfully placed with the Trust. It was especially interesting to talk to […]
Viewpoint for Mental Health Today magazine
Despite the growth of the mental health workforce in recent years, many public and private services continue to experience shortages in workforce supply and face difficulties in recruiting high calibre and compliant professionals. There are a number of reasons for this. Various studies have linked the economic state of affairs with poor mental health and […]
We’ve Sponsored the Milton Keynes Hospital Staff Awards 2014
ID Medical joined Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to celebrate its healthcare heroes at its Hospital Staff Awards ceremony held at the Kents Hill Hilton on Wednesday 10 December 2014. More than 100 people attended the hospital staff awards ceremony, which recognised inspirational individuals and talented teams regularly going over and above to give […]
NHS Sponsorships for Jobs: How to Get a Certificate of Sponsorship for your Healthcare Visa
If you’re looking to work in healthcare here in the UK, you’ll need to get an all-important Certificate of Sponsorship for an NHS job – or CoS for short – to obtain your right to work. Not sure how to do this? Don’t worry – we’ve got all the tips and information you need right […]