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5 Ways reading can Improve your Wellbeing
It’s National Book Lover’s Day on August 9th, which is the perfect time to talk about how reading can improve your wellbeing. As a Healthcare Professional dealing with certain stresses and strains that are an inevitable part of your work, finding ways to wind down and improve your wellbeing is important. In this blog, we […]
Celebrating the new UK Health and Care Visa: the fastest route to your NHS job!
The new UK Health and Care visa is here and it couldn’t have come at a better time! The UK Government has recognised how the previous Tier 2 visa pathway was deterring Healthcare Professionals from choosing the UK for their next career move and so, has designed a unique new visa called the UK Health […]
Insight into FRCR: Clinical Oncology
If you’re a doctor planning to specialise in Clinical Oncology, you’ll need to obtain FRCR to progress onto ST3+ level. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with an exclusive insight into the Royal College Qualification: including vital information on fees, areas tested and some top tips on how to successfully pass and take your […]
ID Medical’s Guide to Driving in the UK
If you’re an International Healthcare Professional who wants to know more about driving in the UK, our handy blog is packed with useful information, including what you need to know about registering to drive here and useful information and tips for UK driving. Driving on the left One of the biggest differences with UK driving […]
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 […]
FY3 Q&A with Dr Rashid El-Sehili, Locum FY3
If you’re currently in Foundation Training and thinking of pursuing an FY3 year, take a look at our series of FY3 Q&A’s with some of our Resident Doctors! Taking an FY3 year is a great opportunity to explore the different career options open to you yet still earn money doing what you love! We recently […]
Supporting Grassroots Community Football
ID Medical is proud to continue its association with, and sponsorship of, the Woburn and Wavendon Football Club for another 2 years. This 100% voluntary run, community football club enables over 500 local residents from across the Milton Keynes and Central Bedfordshire area to stay fit and active, develop their football skills and experiences, and […]
FY3 Q&A with Dr Zara Qureshi, Locum SpR in Acute Medicine
Are you a Resident Doctor Healthcare Professional thinking of pursuing an FY3 year? If you’re coming to the end of your foundation training programme but don’t fancy going straight into a specialty post, taking an FY3 might be for you. An FY3 gives you the perfect opportunity to take some time out, assess what you […]
Working in Respiratory Medicine
Are you thinking about pursuing a career in Respiratory Medicine? Respiratory Medicine is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and continuous care of patients with respiratory and related conditions. A diverse specialty, it brings together elements to so many other specialties including: infectious diseases, immunology, oncology, palliative care and sports medicine. You will also find that […]