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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q&A with Dr Mohanakrishnan, Consultant Elderly Care Medicine: joining the NHS during Covid-19
Hello Dr Mohanakrishnan! Could you please start by introducing yourself? Your grade, specialty and country you are relocating from? Hello. I am Sathish from India, joined Medway Maritime Hospital as a Consultant Geriatrician. What are your reasons for wanting to relocate to the UK and joining the NHS? To me, the NHS is a great […]
5 household bills you’ll pay in the UK
From paying your monthly rent to working out what council tax bracket you fit into – your financial responsibilities in the UK can seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be because ID Medical is here to help you every step of the way! In this post, we outline the major household bills you’ll need […]
Q&A with Dr Blaise, CT1 Emergency Medicine: joining the NHS during Covid 19
Hello Dr Blaise! Please can you introduce yourself? Hi! I am Dr Blaise, relocating from Nigeria to join Pilgrim Hospital Boston as CT1 Emergency Medicine. Can you start by sharing your motivations for wanting to be a doctor? It’s been a very long time since someone has asked me this but if I think, it […]
Q&A with Dr Kabir, ST3 Acute Medicine: Joining the NHS During Covid 19
Hello Dr Dr Kabir! Could you please start by introducing yourself? Your grade, specialty and country you are relocating from? Hello! My name is Dr Kabir and I am relocating from Oman to join North Cumbria University Hospital NHS Trust as an ST3 Acute Medicine. What motivated you to become a doctor? For me, there […]
Everything you need to know about sitting OET at home
2020 was a year where we were all forced to adapt… from changes to the way we give and receive healthcare with the increased use of virtual consultations to changing the way we catch up with friends via Skype, Zoom and FaceTime – we have a new way of living. However, there is a recent […]
Celebrating the new UK Health and Care Visa: the fastest route to your NHS job!
The new UK Health and Care visa is here and it couldn’t have come at a better time! The UK Government has recognised how the previous Tier 2 visa pathway was deterring Healthcare Professionals from choosing the UK for their next career move and so, has designed a unique new visa called the UK Health […]