Feb 5, 2024

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 […]

Jan 29, 2024

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 […]

Oct 19, 2023

Elevating Your Medical Career: Stepping Up to Middle Grade

Stepping up from SHO to Middle Grade is a pivotal step and significant milestone in your medical career. It represents your hard work and dedication, and it opens up new opportunities for you to advance your skills and knowledge. Taking on locum work can be a great asset for stepping up to Middle Grade. It […]

May 16, 2023

How can I make the most of taking an FY3 year?

Taking an FY3 year is a unique opportunity to further expand your medical experience and hone your skills, while taking some time for yourself before choosing your specialism. It can help you decide what path to take in your career and broaden your horizons beyond the areas you’ve previously trained in. Read on for ideas […]

May 16, 2023

Complete FY3 Flexibility with ID Medical

As a newly qualified junior doctor, the next step in your career journey can be daunting. With the pressure to commit to a specific specialty for the next eight years, it’s important to take a breath and give yourself time to properly consider what you want to do for your specialist training years. That’s where […]

Mar 1, 2023

5 Ways reading can Improve your Wellbeing

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 […]

Jan 12, 2023

Clinical Fellow or Locum Doctor… Which Should you Choose?

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 […]

Jul 5, 2022

In the Spotlight… Clinical Services

Weekend Endoscopy Service at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust ID Medical Clinical Services (IDMCS) play a vital role in helping NHS trusts effectively manage their patients’ healthcare pathways and improve patient outcomes. As a CQC registered provider, we are proud of our ever-expanding Clinical Services division, which works in partnership with trusts to offer a […]

Jul 4, 2022

FY3 Q&A with Dr Rashid El-Sehili, Locum FY3

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 […]