May 29, 2020

How to Offer Vital Mental Health Support to NHS Colleagues

Doctors and nurses, just like everyone else are vulnerable to mental health illnesses and need mental health support. Medical professionals experiencing emotional and psychological health problems often find significant barriers to seeking help, particularly when their sole duty is to care for others. The Covid 19 pandemic has meant medical professionals are working well beyond […]

Oct 6, 2016

ID Medical Holds Big Cake Sale for Macmillan Cancer Support

On Friday 30th September, ID Medical held its biggest cake sale to date for Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. We invited staff from across the business to bring in their home baked goodies to sell to colleagues. From chocolate brownies, to the classic Victoria sponge cake, altogether ID Medical raised £270.83. The World’s Biggest Coffee […]

May 14, 2020

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 […]

Jun 16, 2020

The 5 Benefits of taking up Extra Locum Shifts

Locum medical professionals are a critical asset to the UK’s healthcare service – covering last-minute gaps in patient care and providing vital additional resources in times of exceptional healthcare demand. If being a locum is something that you’ve considered, here are the top 5 benefits of taking locum shifts. What is a Locum Doctor? A […]

May 6, 2021

The Best Healthcare Systems Around the World

The NHS is a huge source of pride in the UK, with over half of NHS staff working unpaid overtime every week to treat patients. But what are the best healthcare systems around the world, and what are they like?   We’ve ranked OECD countries on metrics such as healthcare spending as a % of […]

May 21, 2020

5 Ways to Practice Self-Care

Self-care may seem like just a meaningless buzzword during this pandemic, but it couldn’t be further from the truth! In short, it’s the concept of prioritising and taking time for yourself – which, in times of stress or pressure, can support positive mental health and wellbeing. It’s not a flash in-in-the-pan concept, either. Self-care has […]

Oct 24, 2016

ID Medical Gets Pinky for Breast Cancer Now

On Friday 21st October, ID Medical joined hundreds of thousands of people as we put up a fight to ensure no one dies from breast cancer by 2050 with Breast Cancer Now. As staff spent the day at work wearing an item of pink, it’s with pride that we’re able to help the 50,000 women […]

Apr 27, 2020

Supporting Our Healthcare Workers Through Covid 19

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all NHS healthcare workers, key workers and those fighting on the frontline to bravely protect the UK nation in the fight against Covid 19. You are our heroes. Our new technology – an NHS Staff Bank, Covid 19 workforce tracker & more The NHS’ staff are […]

May 17, 2017

ID Medical Innovates Again with Launch of New Website

ID Medical, the UK’s leading healthcare recruitment company, is proud to announce an exciting new feature of our website. From the 17th May, ID Medical candidates will be able to log in to its website to create and manage their full availability profile online. This technological advancement unique in the industry and packed full of […]