Feb 4, 2021

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 […]

Aug 5, 2020

How to successfully prepare for NHS nursing interviews!

Whether you have 20 years’ experience nursing or you’re completely fresh to the field, it’s always a good idea to brush up on your interview skills when on a new job hunt. In this guide, we share everything you need to know about NHS nursing interviews! The Interview Structure Before you start your preparation, it’s […]

Aug 3, 2020

Specialist Nurses: transforming NHS healthcare

Demand for those working in nursing specialisms, in both agency work and clinical services, is at an all-time high, which makes this the perfect time to highlight the work specialists nurses do, and the difference they make in our multifaceted healthcare system.   What are specialist nurses? The role of specialist nurses is crucial, with […]

Jul 24, 2020

Insourcing or Outsourcing: What’s Best for your NHS trust?

On its Road to Recovery, our National Health Service is going to need a bit of external support to treat the 10 million patients on waiting lists… So, we are here to help all NHS trusts decide: insourcing or outsourcing – which is best? The NHS is known for its exceptional standard of free healthcare; […]

Jun 12, 2020

5 Key Warning Signs Your Virtual Consultations are Ineffective

Virtual consultations have been a literal lifesaver to NHS trusts and medical centres during the Covid 19 pandemic.   With social distancing being a key weapon in the fight against the virus, conducting patient consultations has ensured the continuation of regular outpatient appointments and consultations; but with virtually (no pun intended) no risk to either […]

Jun 5, 2020

Improve your virtual consultations with these 6 simple tips

With the NHS beginning to turn the tide against Covid 19, many trusts will now be turning their efforts to returning to a ‘normal service’ and resuming delayed outpatient appointments with virtual consultations.   However, ever since the Covid 19 pandemic reached our shores here in the UK, the entire NHS has focused on re-purposing […]

Jun 1, 2020

Insight into FRCR: Clinical Oncology

If you’re a doctor planning to specialise in Clinical Oncology, you’ll need to obtain FRCR to progress onto ST3+ level. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with an exclusive insight into the Royal College Qualification: including vital information on fees, areas tested and some top tips on how to successfully pass and take your […]

May 29, 2020

How to Offer Vital Mental Health Support to NHS Colleagues

Doctors and nurses, just like everyone else are vulnerable to mental health illnesses and need mental health support. Medical professionals experiencing emotional and psychological health problems often find significant barriers to seeking help, particularly when their sole duty is to care for others. The Covid 19 pandemic has meant medical professionals are working well beyond […]

May 26, 2020

Virtual Consultations: Embracing Innovation

Virtual consultations may be something of a revolution here in the UK, but they’ve been in use across a range of healthcare systems around the globe for a number of years now. So, with the UK now embracing the virtual approach, what does the introduction of virtual consultations mean for the NHS?   Prior to […]

May 14, 2020

How to prepare for an NHS Interview

Your hard work has paid off and you’ve been invited to an NHS interview, brilliant! In this blog post, we’ll share how you can prepare for success, provide a positive first impression and what to expect during the interview itself! Good luck! Step 1: NHS Interview Preparation An obvious, but essential step is to make […]