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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 […]

Aug 2, 2021

What it means to be a Band 5 Nurse

Qualified nurses are also known as Band 5 Nurses and in this blog, we’ll explore what that means and the opportunities available to you, as well as the opportunities that follow. Band 5 Nurse – a definition As a Band 5 nurse, you are able to work as a Primary or named Nurse within a […]

Mar 2, 2021

Everything you need to know about the NMC’s OSCE exam as an international nurse

As the UK’s largest multi-disciplinary medical recruitment agency, we support hundreds of international nurses relocate to the UK each year. Working with every single NHS hospital across the country, we guarantee an NHS post that will provide you with not only dedicated OSCE training and fantastic revision resources but a fully-refunded OSCE exam! Simply register […]

Aug 3, 2020

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 […]

Jul 20, 2020

Everything you need to know about becoming an NHS Specialist Nurse!

Every 36 hours, the NHS treats over one million patients across the entire UK. For the patients that are using the service for long-term health conditions, one particular healthcare professional gives them the right level of advice, care and support – the specialist nurse. What is specialist nursing? Specialist nurses work in a variety of […]

Jul 9, 2020

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 […]

May 11, 2020

The 3 Ways to Evidence Your English Language Skills to the NMC

To work as a nurse or midwife in the UK – you must successfully register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).   Nurses, midwives and nursing associates play a vital role in the provision of healthcare in the UK. To register, you must make it your responsibility to make the safety and wellbeing of […]

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