May 16, 2023

How can I make the most of taking an FY3 year?

Taking an FY3 year is a unique opportunity to further expand your medical experience and hone your skills, while taking some time for yourself before choosing your specialism. It can help you decide what path to take in your career and broaden your horizons beyond the areas you’ve previously trained in. Read on for ideas […]

May 16, 2023

Complete FY3 Flexibility with ID Medical

As a newly qualified Junior Doctor/Resident Doctor, the next step in your career journey can be daunting. With the pressure to commit to a specific specialty for the next eight years, it’s important to take a breath and give yourself time to properly consider what you want to do for your specialist training years. That’s […]

Jun 6, 2024

3 Key Ways to Reduce NHS Patient Waiting Times Safely & Efficiently

The gap between the high demand for healthcare services and the availability of Healthcare Professionals is as wide as it’s ever been – and it’s the reason why the need to reduce NHS patient waiting times is so prevalent. It’s a widespread, endemic matter, and there are a variety of reasons why it’s such a […]

Apr 25, 2022

Q&A with Dr Bashar Shatta, GP, Surgeon and Clinical Lead

Are you a Healthcare Professional thinking of exploring work in Clinical Services or a Healthcare Organisation keen to know more about how our Clinical Services operation can help with patient waiting lists? Find out and read first-hand from a Q&A with one of our amazing Consultants, Dr Bashar Shatta, GP, Surgeon and Clinical Lead for […]

Apr 8, 2022

In the Spotlight… Clinical Services

Weekend Endoscopy Service at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Our ID Medical Clinical Services division was set up to help NHS trusts effectively manage their patients’ healthcare pathways and improve patient outcomes. Working in partnership to offer a collaborative and seamless extension to a trust’s existing service, we’re continuing to expand, mobilising this service across the […]

Mar 29, 2022

Tips for Dealing with NHS Night-Shift Working

Are you a Healthcare Professional working NHS night-shifts? Whether you’re a Nurse, Doctor, HCA or work behind the scenes as a Porter, as an NHS worker, there may be periods of time where you are working night shifts. We understand how tiring this can be, especially because your job is so focused on the amazing […]

Mar 18, 2022

Advice and Preparation Guidance for your MRCP Exams

Are you a UK Physician preparing to take your MRCP exams? Typically taken between FY2 and CT2, MRCP is designed to test your skills, knowledge and behaviour in training, and we understand how important it is for you to feel prepared for both the written and clinical parts of the exam. Although usually undertaken within […]

Jan 29, 2024

Navigating changes to the UK immigration policy

Key points for Healthcare Professionals The immigration policy changes announced on 4 December 2023 (such as the increased salary threshold) do not apply to NHS workers on a Health and Care Visa Health and Care Visa holders will continue to be exempt from paying the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) The changes being made to the […]

Feb 5, 2024

The journey to becoming an NHS Consultant

Embarking on the journey to becoming a Consultants in the NHS is a significant career step. NHS Consultants are highly skilled professionals who stand at the forefront of patient care and provide exceptional medical guidance and leadership. While the journey to becoming an NHS Consultant can be demanding, the rewards it offers are substantial. In […]