May 18, 2020

Mental Health Mythbusting: Separating Mental Health Facts from Fiction!

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 […]

May 26, 2020

Virtual Consultations: Embracing Innovation

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 […]

Jul 10, 2020

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 […]

Sep 23, 2021

International Nurses: Transitioning from HCA to a Registered General Nurse.

Are you an International Nurse working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) who wants to move to becoming a Registered General Nurse? Working as a HCA is a great way to get relevant experience and see what the job really involves, but if you’re ready to take the next step in your career, take a look […]

Aug 28, 2020

Q&A with Gargi Ghosh, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

Hi Gargi! Thank you for taking the time to chat with us today, could I please ask for you to introduce yourself? Hi! My current nursing status is part-time Clinical Nurse Specialist Nutrition for Policy and Service Development Lead and Clinical Lecturer. I’m also studying for my dream-PhD in Public Health at the University of […]

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 […]

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 […]