May 15, 2020

UK Tax System: A Doctor’s Definitive Guide

Tax doesn’t have to be taxing! In our latest blog, we’ll be taking a look at the UK tax system and how it affects medical professionals such as Doctors. What is tax? Tax is a financial charge or deduction from something you earn, own or an additional cost to something you buy. Typically, governments collect […]

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 […]

May 7, 2020

10 Steps to NMC Registration

To work in the UK as a nurse or midwife, you must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The NMC registration maintains a register for all nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses and nursing associates eligible to practice within the UK. The NMC sets and reviews standards for their education, […]

May 6, 2020

Our Top Tips for Helping Manage Feelings of Anxiety

It’s totally natural to have feelings of anxiety right now. With Covid 19 putting the entire healthcare system under enormous pressures, every single healthcare professional is having to deal with hugely stressful situations every single day.   This ongoing stress couldn’t have come at a worse time, either. With social distancing measures in place and […]

May 5, 2020

How to Apply for Medical Jobs in the UK

If you’re an international doctor or nurse and you have got to stage where you want to apply for medical jobs here in the UK, a very big Congratulations to you! You’ve worked extremely hard and you’ll soon start seeing results from your hard work. In this blog post, we explain the various resources you […]

May 1, 2020

PLAB v Royal College: Which Pathway is Best?

If you’re looking to register with the General Medical Council, you’ll need to evidence your skill and knowledge through either PLAB or a Royal College qualification; but which is best? In this blog, we’ll look at both pathways so you can decide which one is best! As part of the General Medical Council (GMC) Registration […]

Apr 24, 2020

How to evidence your English language skills to the GMC

To practice medicine safely in the UK, doctors must have sufficient knowledge of the English language. This blog post will explain how international doctors can demonstrate their English language skills when applying for a licence to practice in the UK. The General Medical Council requires doctors to evidence their English language skills to ensure they […]

Apr 20, 2020

Why the NHS Needs International Doctors Now More Than Ever

International Doctors have always been a vital part of providing outstanding patient care for the NHS. However, with Covid 19 abating and trusts looking to resume ‘normal operations’, they’re going to be needed more than ever… It is global knowledge that the NHS offers some of the highest-quality, most efficient and most accessible healthcare systems. […]

Jul 23, 2019

How to Find Part-Time Nursing Jobs in the UK

Part-time nursing jobs can be one of the most rewarding careers in medicine. Not only do you get to work directly with patients and make an impact to people’s lives, but with part-time hours you will also enjoy a bit more flexibility throughout the week. For working parents, people with additional responsibilities (such as caring […]