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Q&A with Dr Fazlani – ST3 Medicine
As the largest medical recruitment agency in the UK, we support over hundreds of international doctors and nurses relocate to the UK every single year. Over the last 12-months, the pandemic meant it was hard for people to travel across borders. We help hire medical professionals of all kinds of specialisms, from acute medicine consultants […]
Everything you need to know about the NMC’s OSCE exam as an international nurse
As the UK’s largest multi-disciplinary medical recruitment agency, we support hundreds of international nurses relocate to the UK each year. Working with every single NHS hospital across the country, we guarantee an NHS post that will provide you with not only dedicated OSCE training and fantastic revision resources but a fully-refunded OSCE exam! Simply register […]
Q&A with Dr Veersamy, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Today, marks World Cancer Day. A day that unites people, communities and entire countries to raise awareness of cancer and take action. Each year, there are an average of 17 million new cancer cases worldwide. To raise awareness, we’ve spoken with Dr Veersamy, a Consultant Clinical Oncologist within the NHS. Dr Veersamy shares his experience […]
Our 3 top tips on becoming a locum doctor
If you’re a doctor transitioning from your foundation years or a permanent post to life as a locum doctor, the way you secure work, integrate into hospital departments and understand processes will all change. So, we’re here to give you our top tips on transitioning to the life as a locum doctor. Tip 1: Good […]
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 […]
The problem with presenteeism in the NHS, and why it can’t be ignored
The subject of presenteesim within the NHS is perhaps something that’s been overlooked in recent months; with all NHS staff working tirelessly to protect the public, it’s now become common place to hear stories of doctors, nurses and locums working far beyond their regular hours – all in the name of keeping us all safe. […]
The impact of irregular shift work and ways to improve alertness, happiness and health
A career as a healthcare professional is incredibly rewarding, but with irregular shift work that is not your usual 9-5 being the norm, they can take their toll – especially if you’re new to them! So, what can be done to help our healthcare heroes feel more alert, happy and healthy when working irregular work […]
How much does an NHS Consultant get paid? Understanding the Consultant pay scale
The ultimate goal of a Junior Doctor (also known as a Resident Doctor) is to, of course, become a Consultant. This is a journey with the average training route covering a duration of 7 years. So, when the time comes there is one big question – how much do NHS Consultants get paid? We’re here […]
Interoperability: What is it, and why is it so important to the NHS?
Interoperability seems to be something of the go-to buzzword in the world of healthcare workforce technology right now – and it’s easy to understand why. The digital transformation of the NHS forms a critical part of the 2019 Long Term Plan, which outlines how the NHS must become fit for changing needs of the British […]
What to expect from a medical recruitment agency in 2021
With such important and demanding job roles, when it comes to securing your next hospital shift, we believe the process with a medical recruitment agency should be simple, efficient and care-free as possible. With plenty of medical recruitment agencies to choose from, we’re here to inform you of five essential features of your chosen agency […]