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Maternity leave pay entitlements under the NHS scheme
At the beginning of the 11th week prior to the anticipated week of childbirth, if you have 12 months of continuous service with one or more NHS employers and you have informed the NHS of your intention to return to work, you are eligible for the following benefits: 8 weeks of full pay, minus any Maternity Allowance or Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) (MA) Half pay for 18 weeks plus any MA or SMP (providing the total does not exceed full pay) SMP for 13 weeks or MA 13 weeks of unpaid time off. It is possible to work out a different payment plan for the occupational pay entitlement with your employer...
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Fern Tithecott
28 September 2022
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28 September 2022
UK Doctors titles explained
In the UK, all doctors begin their careers as medical students and often complete additional training to earn the titles of consultant, GP, or SAS (staff grade, associate specialist, and speciality) physician. The titles of doctors and their grades are described in the sections that follow. Medical Student Medical students typically undertake a five-year course of study for undergraduate or a four-year postgraduate course to become a doctor. This usually includes two years studying basic medical sciences, followed by three years of more clinical training during which they work in hospital wards under the supervision of consultants. Junior Doctor ...
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Fern Tithecott
16 September 2022
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16 September 2022
Emergency Services within the UK
The UK has three main emergency services available which are: Police service Fire service Ambulance service The purpose of these emergency services is to ensure public safety and health is being upheld, dealing with certain types of emergencies and some ad-hoc emergencies. The services involve saving lives and to rescue, to protect properties and the prevention of escalation. To access these services, you can call either 999 or 112. These numbers are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from a mobile or landline and can be accessed by calling either 999 or 112 form a mobile or landline, where a call handler will respond with “emergency, which service&rdquo...
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Isobel Barry
16 September 2022
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16 September 2022
Useful points of contact for help in the UK
Every country will have their own norms when it comes to who to contact for specific instances. Here we run through some helpful lines of contact that you may need whilst here in the UK. Medical assistance If you are experiencing mild symptoms and would like assistance on what over the counter medicines to take you can visit a pharmacy and a pharmacist can assist you with minor conditions. If you need advice or care from a GP then call your local practice and make an appointment. See how to register with a GP here. If you have a medical issue and are unsure of what to do, call NHS 111 for assistance...
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Fern Tithecott
16 September 2022
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16 September 2022
UK weather and how to prepare
The climate in the UK is moderate. This often means that Britain experiences warm and sunny summers and cool, damp winters. Extremes of heat or cold, drought, or wind are uncommon compared to other climates. The weather is also quite unpredictable. Does the weather vary in different regions? Not all parts of the UK have the same climate. London, in the south-east of the UK, is a region characterised by a warm and dry climate in the summer and a cold and dry climate in the winter. Cumbria, in the mountainous north-west of England, has generally cooler temperatures and more rainfall throughout the year. The general pattern of the climate across the UK has four distinct regions: south-east &ndash...
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Fern Tithecott
14 September 2022
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14 September 2022
GP and Dentist registration in the UK
As a doctor on a Skilled Worker visa you will now be entitled to use NHS services. What does the National Health Service (NHS) cover? Consultations with your GP / nurse. Hospital treatment in Accident & Emergency (A&E) Minor injuries treatment in clinics. Treatment with a Specialist or Consultant if you have been referred by your GP. Contraception and sexual health services. Maternity services. Who is entitled to free GP services? A GP practise in England accepts registration from anyone. Registration is cost-free. You don't require identification, an NHS number, or confirmation of your address or immigration status. You might be able to sign up with a doctor'...
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Fern Tithecott
07 September 2022
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07 September 2022
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time for Specialist doctors
Many job adverts will talk about offering dedicated SPA time in your job plan, but what does this really mean? This guidance will help you to understand what qualifies as a Supporting Professional Activity to help you monitor your time for the job planning process. What is an SPA? According to the BMA you should have at least one PA (Programmed Activity - a total of four hours) per week of SPA time. Any SPA activity such as teaching, research, clinical management or medical education roles would call for additional SPA time. You should have access to appropriate opportunities for personal development and your employer must consider these as part of your job plan review. ...
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Fern Tithecott
02 September 2022
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02 September 2022
How to demonstrate leadership during an NHS interview
It has become increasingly important for Consultants and even Specialty Doctors to be able to successfully offer strong answers to leadership questions. It is apparent that the majority of Doctors are able to answer Clinical questions with confidence, but it is the leadership and self-audit questions that need some work. Being able to provide examples of how you ‘self-audit’ will really help you in your NHS interview. How to demonstrate leadership A good leader is aware of their underlying values and lives by them. Because of this, they can be trusted by both their patients and their peers. Being sincere with patients involves carrying out your commitments...
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Fern Tithecott
26 August 2022
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26 August 2022
What is Same Day Emergency Care and what doctors should apply?
One of the various strategies the NHS uses to ensure that patients receive the proper care at the appropriate location and time is same-day emergency care (SDEC). By lowering wait times and hospital admissions, where necessary, it seeks to improve both patient care and the healthcare system as a whole. For emergency patients who would otherwise be admitted to the hospital, SDEC is the provision of same-day care. Patients who appear at the hospital with relevant conditions can be swiftly evaluated, diagnosed, and treated without being admitted to a ward under this care model, and if it's clinically safe to do so, they can leave the hospital and go home the same day their care is provided...
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Fern Tithecott
19 August 2022
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19 August 2022
A Snapshot into ... Bury St Edmunds
In the centre of East Anglia, which is quickly growing as a result of the infusion of new technology around Cambridge, sits Bury St Edmunds, a charming and prosperous market town. Bury St Edmunds is home to around 40,000 people in the county of Suffolk, in England. The town is perhaps best known for its abandoned Abbey, which is one of Suffolk's many hidden gems and stands close to the town centre surrounded by stunning Abbey Gardens. History is vividly brought to life here; specifically during the summer as costume wearing ensembles interact with visitors and answer questions about how the Anglo Saxons lived. A cultural festival is held every year in May lasting two weeks,...
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Fern Tithecott
19 August 2022
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19 August 2022
How to apply for UK schools
Your NHS position has been secured, now you get to do the fun part - relocating! Setting up your children in great schools is always a priority for our doctors. The good news is the UK has a variety of schools to choose from and a high standard of state (free) schools as well as private education. Apply for a State schools in the UK You can apply for a place at a state primary school online or by using your local council’s application form. Find out what schools are available in your area by typing in your postcode here. Each school will have their own set of admission criteria. All schools have admission criteria to decide which children get places...
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Fern Tithecott
17 August 2022
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17 August 2022
A snapshot into... Eastbourne!
On the southeast coast of England sits the popular resort town Eastbourne. Victorian hotels, the 19th-century Eastbourne Pier, and a bandstand from the 1930s may all be found on the seafront. There are numerous reasons why many flock to Eastbourne to spend time with family, it was even named Britain's most family-friendly holiday location in a study by Virgin Money Travel Insurance. Eastbourne and the NHS Eastbourne District General Hospital is a part of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and is located on the outskirts of Eastbourne town centre. The hospital has a number of medical and surgical wards and specialist units...
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Fern Tithecott
14 August 2022
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14 August 2022