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  • 10 Steps to GMC Registration Feb 9, 2023

    To practice medicine in the UK and work within the NHS or private healthcare system, you will need to hold full GMC Registration with a licence to practice. In this blog post, we share the 10 ways on how to successfully obtain GMC Registration.  Did you know that in 2019, more doctors joined the GMC […]

  • 5 Ways reading can Improve your Wellbeing Mar 1, 2023

    It’s National Book Lover’s Day on August 9th, which is the perfect time to talk about how reading can improve your wellbeing. As a Healthcare Professional dealing with certain stresses and strains that are an inevitable part of your work, finding ways to wind down and improve your wellbeing is important. In this blog, we […]

  • Clinical Fellow or Locum Doctor… Which Should you Choose? Jan 12, 2023

    Have you recently finished your Foundation Training and looking to make a decision about your next year? If you’ve decided against going straight back into further training posts, you may be weighing up a decision between applying for a Clinical Fellow position, a Trust Grade post, or working as a Locum for the year. Our […]

  • FY3 Q&A with Dr Rashid El-Sehili, Locum FY3 Jul 4, 2022

    If you’re currently in Foundation Training and thinking of pursuing an FY3 year, take a look at our series of FY3 Q&A’s with some of our Junior Doctors!  Taking an FY3 year is a great opportunity to explore the different career options open to you yet still earn money doing what you love! We recently […]
Sep 14, 2021

An insight into… MRCPCH

If you’re a doctor looking to pursue Paediatrics as your career, then to progress onto ST3+ level, you’ll need to obtain the Royal College Qualification MRCPCH. Take a look at our latest blog for everything you need to know about the MRCPCH, the qualifications’ syllabus, how much it costs, exam formats and more. What is […]

Aug 2, 2021

August Rotation – Your Questions Answered

August rotation is here! Offering the chance to discover and learn about different fields of medicine and healthcare, August rotation is the perfect time to broaden your horizons. With a wide array of specialities available across the whole of the UK, we’re here to help; whether you’re looking to gain more experience in a speciality […]

Feb 1, 2021

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 […]

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 […]

Oct 21, 2020

A Junior Doctor’s guide to choosing a medical specialty

Reaching your foundation years is a cause for celebration – you’ve finally finished your medical undergraduate degree and you’re working as a full-time doctor, with a full-time salary! However, one of the hardest decisions of your career is looming when you’re choosing a medical specialty you want to pursue. With over 100 specialties and subspecialties […]

Jun 15, 2020

Your FY3 Year: The Adventure Starts Here!

So, what does FY3 mean? After working extremely hard at university for five years and then going straight into two years of foundation training, you’re bound to feel that you need a break – and you’re not the only one! The F2 Career Destinations Report 2018 revealed that only 37% of trainees went directly into […]