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• 5 Key Warning Signs Your Virtual Consultations are Ineffective Jun 12, 2020

  Virtual consultations have been a literal lifesaver to NHS trusts and medical centres during the Covid 19 pandemic.   With social distancing being a key weapon in the fight against the virus, conducting patient consultations has ensured the continuation of regular outpatient appointments and consultations; but with virtually (no pun intended) no risk to either […]
• A Leading NHS Recruiter: We Are ID Medical Apr 14, 2020

  Who are we? To put it simply, we’re a leading NHS recruiter and strengthen the NHS’ workforce by providing high-quality doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals to the UK’s public healthcare system. ID Medical was established in 2002 and we are proud to say that we work with over 90% of NHS trusts alongside an […]
• An IMGs Guide to the UK: A Q&A with Dr Martinovic – Relocating in a Pandemic. Jun 23, 2020

  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 […]
• Ensuring a Continuous Supply of Nurse Staffing for West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Dec 19, 2013

  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, […]
• Everything Doctors Need to Know About August Rotation Jun 24, 2015

  Every August an estimated 50,000 medics – including doctors – across the UK move into new posts in hospitals to train in alternative specialties. This is known as the August Rotation or ‘changeover’ period.   Newly qualified junior doctors will start their new posts nationwide in NHS hospitals on the first Wednesday in August and […]
• How to evidence your English language skills to the GMC Apr 24, 2020

  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 […]
• ID Medical Chosen as an NHS Master Vendor for Nurse Staffing Jul 7, 2014

  ID Medical, the UK’s leading multi-discipline healthcare recruiter, has been selected as NHS Master Vendor for the provision of Nursing & Care Services to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SATH) and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.   The contracts, awarded on 28th May 2014, mean ID Medical will take responsibility for managing the […]