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5 Crucial Factors to Consider When Outsourcing Healthcare
The post-Covid 19 landscape is already looming on the horizon; and it’s looking increasingly likely that the NHS will have to rely on outsourcing healthcare services in order to keep pace with additional demand on its services. Of course, the NHS has always been under an immense amount of pressure with over 100,000 vacancies and […]
UK Tax System: A Doctor’s Definitive Guide
Tax doesn’t have to be taxing! In our latest blog, we’ll be taking a look at the UK tax system and how it affects medical professionals such as Doctors. What is tax? Tax is a financial charge or deduction from something you earn, own or an additional cost to something you buy. Typically, governments collect […]
A guide to self-isolating when you Travel to the UK as a Doctor
Relocating to the UK during a global pandemic may feel slightly overwhelming. However, with new airport processes and approaches to safety – your anxieties may be put at ease. When you do travel to the UK, depending on where you travel from you may be asked to self-isolate. With the rules constantly changing and varying […]
ID Medical’s top 3 tips to successfully strike the right work-life balance!
By successfully creating a harmonious work-life balance, you can not only achieve a happier, healthier life, but also lay the groundwork for a successful career! So, what exactly is work-life balance, and why is it important? Whilst medicine is a prestigious and a valued career, it suffers from huge burnout rates and healthcare professionals’ dissatisfaction […]
5 Warning Signs Your Hospital Staff Are Suffering from Mental Stress
Mental stress is something that medical professionals may struggle to cope with in a post-Covid 19 world. Here are the 5 key warning signs to look out for… As cases of Covid 19 begin to fall, hospitals across the UK will be refocusing their efforts to return to a normal service – and this return […]
Can hospitals afford to ignore their employee engagement?
When we talk about engaging employees and employee engagement, it’s often the case that business and commercial settings will most likely spring to mind. However, with the world of work in flux for everyone right now, employee engagement has perhaps never been more important – and none more so than in the world of healthcare. […]
An insight into… MRCPCH
If you’re a doctor looking to pursue Paediatrics as your career, then to progress onto ST3+ level, you’ll need to obtain the Royal College Qualification MRCPCH. Take a look at our latest blog for everything you need to know about the MRCPCH, the qualifications’ syllabus, how much it costs, exam formats and more. What is […]
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 […]
NHS relocation packages & how to successfully secure one
International healthcare professionals make up a large part of the NHS – as a token of gratitude for relocating to the UK and joining the UK’s healthcare system, some trusts offer relocation packages to support the move. However, NHS relocation packages can often be quite confusing with plenty of questions around the subject… so that […]
The Complete Guide to Becoming a Cardiologist
If you’re reading this blog post, it’s likely that you’re considering becoming a Cardiologist. With over 7.4 million people living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK, choosing to specialise in Cardiology will provide you with a rewarding and fulfilling journey, saving thousands of lives along the way. Keep reading for our Guide on […]