Jul 14, 2020

The Top 5 Benefits of Working as a Nurse in the UK

The NHS is the largest employer in the UK, employing over 620,000 nurses. That being said, there are over 43,000 vacant nursing posts. So, we want to share the top 5 benefits of working as a nurse here in the UK! 1. Competitive Salary A nursing career within the NHS provides excellent salaries and benefits. […]

May 12, 2020

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 […]

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 […]

Feb 17, 2022

Nursing Revalidation and Covid 19

Nursing Revalidation and Covid 19 Are you a Nurse, Midwife or Nursing Associate looking to Revalidate post-pandemic?  The impact of Covid 19 over the last couple of years – social distancing and increased workloads – made it difficult for many Nurses to find the necessary time to Revalidate. Extensions were put into place during 2020 […]

Aug 5, 2020

How to successfully prepare for NHS nursing interviews!

Whether you have 20 years’ experience nursing or you’re completely fresh to the field, it’s always a good idea to brush up on your interview skills when on a new job hunt. In this guide, we share everything you need to know about NHS nursing interviews! The Interview Structure Before you start your preparation, it’s […]

May 20, 2020

The Road to Recovery: 6 Key Issues Affecting the NHS after Covid 19

Unprecedented. Strange. Uncertain. Unparalleled. We’ve all gotten pretty used to these adjectives when trying to describe life in 2020 and the issues affecting the NHS Covid 19 has touched every aspect of our lives; from how we do the weekly shop, to how we work and even how we interact with those closest to us. […]

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 […]

Sep 3, 2021

How to become a Theatre Nurse

Are you looking to specialise in Theatre Nursing? A specialised, highly sought after and highly skilled role in the Nursing profession, Theatre Nurses work with patients of all ages and provide expert care and support during each phase of a patient’s perioperative care.   To find out more about how to become a Theatre Nurse, […]

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 […]

Aug 31, 2021

Becoming an Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Are you a Nurse who wants to become an Advanced Nurse Practitioner? Advanced Nurse Practitioners are Registered Nurses who have undertaken extra training and further academic qualifications so they can examine, assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe and make referrals for patients. The ideal way to expand your scope of practice within a chosen area of Nursing, […]