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Is the NHS overspending or underspending, and what are the implications?
Since the launch of the NHS in 1948, it has remained a free service for the use and benefit of all UK residents. Funded purely by taxation, its yearly budget has long been a bone of contention and is frequently ...
The impact of NHS pay caps for locums
Agency spending caps have been implemented by Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Authority and came into force on November 23rd, 2015. The intention behind capping the pay levels for locums was a direct response to tackle the overspending on ...
What makes a top clinician?
Top jobs in the medical arena are highly sought after, which is why it is vital to stand out both during the selection process, but also once you secure your position. Holding the appropriate qualifications and having a natural talent ...
Immigration rules (UKBA) are making it difficult for Non-EU consultants to come and work in UK.
The General Dental Council GDC and General Medical Council (GMC) have strict guidelines in place concerning the recruitment of consultants trained in non-EU countries. On the outset this is a good thing – it means that consultants in the UK ...
Why is the UAE such a magnet for healthcare professionals?
The UAE is in the process of establishing over 20 more healthcare facilities and hospitals over the next couple of years – largely as a result of the 500,000 or so medical tourists that are predicted to travel there before ...
How different attraction factors can be used to enhance the NHS consultant package
The NHS offers a progressive career path for Clinical consultants and is frequently the first stop for a clinician seeking a new appointment. That being said, their pay scales have a degree of grey-ness at certain levels. Between salary points ...
What will Brexit mean for the NHS?
More funding being available for the NHS was a key argument used by the Brexit camp in the run up to the referendum, but now that the vote has passed and the UK is set to leave the EU, what ...
The General Medical Council (GMC) has tightened English language requirements for EU consultants coming to work in the UK. What will this mean for the future of our healthcare?
All practicing Clinicians in the UK must have the necessary knowledge of English to communicate effectively – this makes sense as it is of course necessary not to put the lives of patients at risk due to any miscommunication, but ...