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 […]

Aug 23, 2023

Everything you need to know about the GMC’s ID Check

To be eligible to work in the UK, all Doctors must be on the General Medical Council’s Register (click here to read our full guide on achieving GMC Registration). As part of the registration process, Doctor’s, whether UK-based or International, must complete an identity check. To support you with the registration process and ensure you get […]

Jul 28, 2023

A Complete guide to Clinical Services: Information & Resources

Contents: Introduction Clinical Services for helping NHS trusts reduce patient waiting times Clinical Services Insourcing – A seamless extension to your Trust’s existing service Clinical Services Outsourcing to extend patient capacity off-site Clinical Services mobile units to maximise patient capacity Virtual Services for Remote Triaging and Consultations ID Medical Clinical Service specialties Why choose ID […]

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/Resident 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 […]

Mar 29, 2022

Tips for Dealing with NHS Night-Shift Working

Are you a Healthcare Professional working NHS night-shifts? Whether you’re a Nurse, Doctor, HCA or work behind the scenes as a Porter, as an NHS worker, there may be periods of time where you are working night shifts. We understand how tiring this can be, especially because your job is so focused on the amazing […]

Jan 18, 2022

Healthcare Recruitment in 2022

We have all faced uncertainty these last two years, but the pandemic, and the constantly evolving demands in healthcare, hasn’t stopped Healthcare Professionals from changing jobs or taking on new challenges. Our latest blog explores what this means for healthcare recruitment in 2022, and how healthcare recruitment agencies and healthcare organisations can work together to […]

Dec 15, 2021

Christmas Gifts for Doctors

Find the perfect gift for a Doctor you know!

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift for a Doctor you know? 2021 has been another challenging year, especially for our amazing Healthcare Professionals, so, if you know a Doctor (or a Nurse, or Healthcare Associate) who you want to show your appreciation to with a lovely gift, take a look at our handy guide […]

Jan 28, 2021

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 […]

Oct 14, 2020

How to answer ethical scenarios within NHS interviews – The ID Medical Guide

You’ll often find a medical ethical scenario asked at the end of your NHS interview. For some, this leaves feelings of stress and anxiety as there is no right or wrong answer. But ID Medical are here to provide you with a complete guide on how to successfully answer NHS ethical scenarios, helping you get […]