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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 […]

Oct 18, 2021

How to become an Oncologist

Are you thinking about pursuing a career in Oncology? Oncology is the study of cancer. You may have gained an interest in Oncology as part of your medical rotation, or, perhaps this is an area that has always motivated you when it comes to your medical career. Whatever the reason, this is a vastly rewarding […]

Oct 4, 2021

The Foundations of an Excellent Patient-Doctor Relationship

Evidence reveals that if navigated successfully, great doctor-patient relationships lead to improved patient outcomes, and poor relationships can leave to much less favourable results. Our latest blog delves into the top areas that help create successful patient-doctor relationships for all doctors looking to enhance their care. What’s the value of a good patient-doctor relationship? The […]

Feb 8, 2021

How you can spot a fake Covid-19 vaccination email

With the Covid-19 vaccination programme here in the UK ramping up, everyone is now hoping that they’ll soon be called up to receive their vaccination and we can all start to return to a more normal way of life. However, this hope is being unscrupulously twisted by scam artists and used as cover for their […]

Jan 28, 2021

The NHS and patient-centred care

Patient-centred care is a term frequently used by us, the industry and most importantly the NHS – but what does patient-centred care actually mean? In this post, you can find out its true definition, why the NHS follows this unique healthcare approach, the benefits and a real-life example. So, what is patient-centred care? Patient-centred care […]

Dec 14, 2020

NHS winter pressures: what to expect and how to protect our healthcare heroes

In any year, winter can be extremely challenging time for the NHS; but the winter of 2020/21 looks to be especially tough due to the continuing battle against Covid-19 and the virus’ vaccination programme rollout. Given that winter pressures traditionally contribute to one of the NHS’s busiest periods, what exactly can it expect over the […]

Oct 23, 2020

The ID Medical guide to becoming an Ophthalmologist!

Did you know that in the UK over 2 million people are living with sight loss, severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives? However, there’s one specialist group of healthcare professionals with a particular set of expertise, knowledge and experience to help educate, care and treat the UK and their eye-related […]

Oct 21, 2020

A Junior Doctor’s guide to choosing a medical specialty

Reaching your foundation years is a cause for celebration – you’ve finally finished your medical undergraduate degree and you’re working as a full-time doctor, with a full-time salary! However, one of the hardest decisions of your career is looming when you’re choosing a medical specialty you want to pursue. With over 100 specialties and subspecialties […]

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 […]

Aug 21, 2020

How to survive a 12-hour NHS hospital shift

If 12-hour shifts are part of your norm, at some point in time your physical and mental health will be at risk if you don’t care for yourself in the best way. At ID Medical, our healthcare professionals’ needs are our top priority, which is why we want to share our five top tips on […]

Aug 14, 2020

Essential questions to ask at the end of an NHS interview

Your ability to successfully secure an NHS job and pass your NHS interview is all down to your approach and preparation. When the time comes to ask your own questions in an interview, it gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your professionalism, thoughtfulness and commitment. However, for some they don’t ask any questions or worse, […]

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