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How to Open a UK Bank Account
In this blog post, we answer everything you need to know about how to open a UK bank account as an international doctor or nurse. Relocating to the UK and starting a new career within the NHS will require you to open a UK bank account. The process is relatively straight forwards and the bonus […]
FAQs on the NMC’s CBT Exam
Part of the registration process for an international nurse to work within the NHS, is passing the NMC’s ‘Competence Based Test’. The purpose of the CBT exam is to ensure the nurse has the right knowledge and skills to practise safely and effectively! In this post, we answer everything you need to know, helping you […]
Can hospitals afford to ignore their employee engagement?
When we talk about engaging employees and employee engagement, it’s often the case that business and commercial settings will most likely spring to mind. However, with the world of work in flux for everyone right now, employee engagement has perhaps never been more important – and none more so than in the world of healthcare. […]
Frequently Asked NHS Interview Questions
Got an NHS interview on the horizon? Great! We’re here to help you feel a little bit more prepared by providing you with a full list of frequently asked NHS interview questions here in our latest blog. With over 18 years’ experience within medical recruitment and more specifically, the knowledge of the structure and content […]
The Benefits of Working as a GP in the UK
If you’re a GP / family medicine doctor and you’re interested in relocating to the UK and you’re starting to research in the benefits of working as a GP in the UK, you’ve come to the right place! GP’s and GP Surgeries are at the very heart of the NHS. Working hard to provide primary […]
5 Crucial Factors to Consider When Outsourcing Healthcare
The post-Covid 19 landscape is already looming on the horizon; and it’s looking increasingly likely that the NHS will have to rely on outsourcing healthcare services in order to keep pace with additional demand on its services. Of course, the NHS has always been under an immense amount of pressure with over 100,000 vacancies and […]
A Guide to Renting a House in the UK
As an international doctor or nurse, it’s most likely that you’re going to be unfamiliar with how the UK housing market works, so in this blog post we provide you with the five-steps to renting a house in the UK. Before we start though, it’s important to note that due to UK law, you cannot […]
An Insight into: MRCPsych Qualification
The MRCPsych qualification is an essential requirement if you’re looking to practice psychiatry here in the UK. In our latest blog, we look at the MRCPsych in more detail and cover all the essential information you need! What is the MRCPsych qualification? MRCPsych is held by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and it consists of […]
5 Warning Signs Your Hospital Staff Are Suffering from Mental Stress
Mental stress is something that medical professionals may struggle to cope with in a post-Covid 19 world. Here are the 5 key warning signs to look out for… As cases of Covid 19 begin to fall, hospitals across the UK will be refocusing their efforts to return to a normal service – and this return […]
What is a Locum Doctor?
So, what is a locum doctor? A locum doctor is one who temporarily fills a rota gap within a hospital, clinic or practice. This can often be on a relatively short-term basis, although in the healthcare sector, it’s not uncommon for locums to hold their post as part of a practice’s core medical team for […]