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 […]

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 26, 2020

Q&A with Dr Kabir, ST3 Acute Medicine: Joining the NHS During Covid 19

Hello Dr Dr Kabir! Could you please start by introducing yourself? Your grade, specialty and country you are relocating from? Hello! My name is Dr Kabir and I am relocating from Oman to join North Cumbria University Hospital NHS Trust as an ST3 Acute Medicine. What motivated you to become a doctor? For me, there […]

Sep 8, 2020

Q&A with Dr Leeza, ST3 Acute Medicine: joining the NHS during Covid-19

Hello Dr Leeza! Could you please start by introducing yourself? Your grade, specialty and country you are relocating from? Hi! My name is Dr Leeza and I am relocating from Oman to join North Cumbria University Hospital as an ST3 Acute Medicine.   What were your motivations to wanting to become a doctor? My desire […]

Oct 18, 2021

How to become an Oncologist

Are you thinking about pursuing a career in Oncology? Oncology is the study of cancer. You may have gained an interest in Oncology as part of your medical rotation, or, perhaps this is an area that has always motivated you when it comes to your medical career. Whatever the reason, this is a vastly rewarding […]

May 27, 2020

An Insight into: MRCP

The Royal College of Physicians examination MRCP is designed to test a doctor’s skills, knowledge and behaviour of Medicine. The examination has three parts to it: MRCP Part 1 MRCP Part 2 Written MRCP Part 2 Clinical (PACES) In this blog post, we’ll provide you with an overview of the full qualification and some top […]

Mar 1, 2023

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 […]

Jun 21, 2022

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 […]