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New £82m ARRS Funding: How to Secure a GP Practice Role
Navigating the job market as a newly qualified GP – or indeed, as any Healthcare Professional – can be daunting, especially in the ever-evolving landscape of primary care. Fortunately, the UK Government’s new £82 million Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) funding is designed to alleviate some of this pressure. This significant financial boost is aimed […]
A Guide to Understanding the NHS Nursing Banding System
NHS nurses are paid according to where they sit on the salary scale and how much experience they have, so we want to give you a complete insight into the NHS Nursing Banding System, job role responsibilities and of course, expected pay! What is the nurse banding system? The NHS nursing banding system was created […]
Specialist Nurses: transforming NHS healthcare
Demand for those working in nursing specialisms, in both agency work and clinical services, is at an all-time high, which makes this the perfect time to highlight the work specialists nurses do, and the difference they make in our multifaceted healthcare system. What are specialist nurses? The role of specialist nurses is crucial, with […]
How to become a registered Nurse
Interested in a nursing career? There are a number of different routes you can explore to become a registered nurse. As a career choice, it can be much more accessible than a doctorate. Nursing degree courses have much higher acceptance rates than medical degrees, and can be much less competitive. And of course, Nurses are […]
NHS Supply Chain and Healthcare Recruitment Post Covid 19
UK healthcare recruitment and supply chain management are key issues the NHS must tackle post-covid 19 if it has any hope of resuming ‘business as usual’. With Covid 19 here for the long term, the National Health Service and its’ hospitals are all now focusing on the return of their normal services; but remaining ready […]
Ensuring a Continuous Supply of Nurse Staffing for West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
ID Medical’s meticulous approach is ensuring a continuous supply of nurse staffing for West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust – delivering extensive cost savings and staffing efficiencies. Earlier this year in June 2013, ID Medical Group Limited was appointed Master Vendor for the supply of nursing staff to the West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, with […]
The Top 5 Benefits of Working as a Nurse in the UK
The NHS is the largest employer in the UK, employing over 620,000 nurses. That being said, there are over 43,000 vacant nursing posts. So, we want to share the top 5 benefits of working as a nurse here in the UK! 1. Competitive Salary A nursing career within the NHS provides excellent salaries and benefits. […]
We’re an Approved Supplier on new Nursing Agency Framework
The national collaborative Nursing Agency Framework agreement for the supply of nursing and nursing-related staff commenced 14th May 2014 for an initial period of two years, plus two optional one-year extension periods. Open to the NHS and other public sector organisations, the framework is a collaboration between NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP), NHS Commercial Solutions, East of England […]
We’re A Proud Sponsor at the British Journal of Nursing Awards
On Friday 20th March 2015, ID Medical joined the British Journal of Nursing (BJN) to celebrate achievements in nursing from all over the UK and further afield at the glittering British Journal of Nursing Awards ceremony held at Shakespeare’s Underglobe in London. The British Journal of Nursing acknowledges the enormous contribution individual nurses make towards […]
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 […]