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UK Tax System: A Doctor’s Definitive Guide
Tax doesn’t have to be taxing! In our latest blog, we’ll be taking a look at the UK tax system and how it affects medical professionals such as Doctors. What is tax? Tax is a financial charge or deduction from something you earn, own or an additional cost to something you buy. Typically, governments collect […]
How to prepare for an NHS Interview
Your hard work has paid off and you’ve been invited to an NHS interview, brilliant! In this blog post, we’ll share how you can prepare for success, provide a positive first impression and what to expect during the interview itself! Good luck! Step 1: NHS Interview Preparation An obvious, but essential step is to make […]
10 Amazing Facts about Nursing
The 12th May marks International Nurse’s Day and this year is the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Nurses are one of a kind and to celebrate their dedication to the profession, we wanted to share some amazing facts about the amazing nurses across the world. 1. The first Nursing School was established […]
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 those […]
10 Steps to NMC Registration
To work in the UK as a nurse or midwife, you must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The NMC registration maintains a register for all nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses and nursing associates eligible to practice within the UK. The NMC sets and reviews standards for their education, […]
Our Top Tips for Helping Manage Feelings of Anxiety
It’s totally natural to have feelings of anxiety right now. With Covid 19 putting the entire healthcare system under enormous pressures, every single healthcare professional is having to deal with hugely stressful situations every single day. This ongoing stress couldn’t have come at a worse time, either. With social distancing measures in place and […]
How to Apply for Medical Jobs in the UK
If you’re an international doctor or nurse and you have got to stage where you want to apply for medical jobs here in the UK, a very big Congratulations to you! You’ve worked extremely hard and you’ll soon start seeing results from your hard work. In this blog post, we explain the various resources you […]
Supporting our NHS Trusts through COVID-19: A Free NHS Staff Bank and Isolation Tracker
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all NHS workers who are working both bravely and tirelessly in the fight against Covid 19. You are our heroes. The Issue ID Medical supports over 90% of NHS trusts secure doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals on both a permanent and temporary basis. It’s common […]
PLAB v Royal College: Which Pathway is Best?
If you’re looking to register with the General Medical Council, you’ll need to evidence your skill and knowledge through either PLAB or a Royal College qualification; but which is best? In this blog, we’ll look at both pathways so you can decide which one is best! As part of the General Medical Council (GMC) Registration […]