If you’ve recently been invited to an interview for an NHS job, congratulations! But getting an interview is only the start – you’ll need to be thoroughly prepared for the experience, too! Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out our top five tips on how to make the best […]
There’s been some changes to the Government’s Immigration Health Surcharge just recently, but what exactly has changed, and how will it affect foreign nationals who choose to live and work in the UK? Let’s find out… What is the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)? When you enter and live in the UK, the IHS is used […]
The 6th – 14th June marks National Bike Week; raising the benefits of this fun physical activity and how it can form part of a healthy lifestyle. So, to help you make the most of it, we want to share the top five benefits of riding a bike & why you should start cycling to […]
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 […]
The 12th May marks International Nurse’s Day and this year is the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Nurses are one of a kind and to celebrate their dedication to the profession, we wanted to share some amazing facts about the amazing nurses across the world. 1. The first Nursing School was established […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taking the decision to leave your home country to pursue a career in medicine here in the UK can be a daunting experience! If you’re thinking of working in the UK with our NHS, we like to share the experiences of our international healthcare heroes; so you can get a better understanding of what the […]
ID Medical, the UK’s leading multi-discipline healthcare recruiter, has been awarded a place on Lot 5 of NHS London Procurement Partnership’s (LPP) collaborative national nursing framework. Lot 5 supports the NHS International Recruitment Strategy for international nurses for NHS trusts to meet the demand for skilled nurses. Lot 5 of the new collaborative national nursing […]
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 […]
