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 […]
Searching for a new healthcare job can be both time-consuming and stressful, occasionally leading to very little results. Using an experienced medical recruitment agency can be advantageous; however, it’s essential you use a good one who understands your own unique background, needs, family requirements and career goals. In this blog post, we share five advantages […]
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 […]
The time has come for you to start planning where you’ll stay when you first arrive in the UK – how very exciting! In this blog, we’ll be looking at how to find and organise short-term accommodation in the UK before you arrive. When you first arrive in the UK, there’ll be a lot to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Self-care may seem like just a meaningless buzzword during this pandemic, but it couldn’t be further from the truth! In short, it’s the concept of prioritising and taking time for yourself – which, in times of stress or pressure, can support positive mental health and wellbeing. It’s not a flash in-in-the-pan concept, either. Self-care has […]
This week we’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week (18th- 24th May 2020), and to mark this event, ID Medical wants to dedicate this blog post to highlight the valuable contribution mental health professionals make every day, and the impact that social approaches to mental health have on people’s lives. Research reveals that in England, 1 […]
This week sees the start of National Mental Health week; and given everything going on in the world right now, it couldn’t have come soon enough! Covid 19 has touched the lives of virtually everyone on the planet. Lives have been put on hold and businesses decimated as the world has essentially shut up […]
