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How do I structure an NHS medical CV? | CV Template
Here at BDI Resourcing we have years’ worth of feedback from NHS Trusts with regards to medical CV’s. Using the abundance of feedback, we have created a CV structure template that we strongly believe will give you the best chance of securing an NHS Interview. Personal Details Start off by addressing who you are your current address and contact details. Make sure to include additional contact preferences i.e. mobile and work number, both personal and work email...
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Fern Tithecott
18 October 2021
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18 October 2021
Should I include a cover letter with my medical CV? | With examples
At least part of your CV should include a professional summary section and this may be where you choose to add a little more information about yourself and your personal motivations. Most of the online platforms for job applications (NHS jobs, BMJ jobs, TRAC etc) don’t allow a section for a specific cover letter however it may help you to include something on your CV or to attach a separate letter or email if you are making direct applications or approaching a recruitment agency...
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Fern Tithecott
18 October 2021
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18 October 2021
Inspiring black healthcare workers | #Blackhistorymonth
For generations, people of African and Caribbean descent have been an integral part of British history. #Blackhistorymonth, which originated in the US, encourages us to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. We have been educating ourselves on the achievements of the following healthcare professionals and we would like to share with you their vital influence on medical advances and the healthcare system. Mary Jane Seacole (1805-1881) Seacole was a British-Jamaican nurse, healer and businesswoman who set up the "British Hotel"...
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Fern Tithecott
12 October 2021
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12 October 2021
Types of GMC Registration
To practise medicine in the UK you need to be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). There are 4 different types of registration: provisional, full, specialist and GP. This Blog aims to briefly explore each type of registration so you can decide which one is right for you. 1. Provisional Registration This is given to both UK and international doctors who have just graduated from medical school and do not have any internship experience. Provisional registration is also given to IMGs who gain GMC registration through the PLAB route and have postgraduate experience...
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Fern Tithecott
06 October 2021
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06 October 2021
Extending your Health and Care Worker Visa
The Skilled Worker Visa has replaced the Tier 2 visa. More specifically, the Health and Care Worker Visa is the category international doctors will come under when applying. The fees and requirements for this are slightly different; here we explain how you can obtain and extend the Health and Care Worker Visa. Can I extend my visa? You can usually apply to extend a Skilled Worker visa or a Tier 2 (General) work visa if all of the following are true...
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Fern Tithecott
01 October 2021
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01 October 2021
A Skilled Worker Visa Walk Through
A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa. To qualify for a Skilled Worker Visa, you must: work for a UK employer that’s been approved by the Home Office have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations be paid a minimum salary - how much depends on the type of work you do How much it costs: ...
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Fern Tithecott
29 September 2021
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29 September 2021
Emergency Medicine Speciality Training (DRE-EM)
In 2014, the ‘Defined Route of Entry into Emergency Medicine,' or ‘DRE-EM,' was launched. It serves as a gateway to specialised training in Emergency Medicine and has its own national selection procedure. The goal of DRE-EM is to improve Emergency medicine recruitment while preserving quality...
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Fern Tithecott
27 September 2021
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27 September 2021
MRCP SCE Medical Oncology
The MRCP Speciality Specific Examinations (SCE’s) offer Doctors a postgraduate qualification which demonstrates to prospective employing NHS Trusts achievement of a standard required of UK Specialist Trainees. The Royal College of Physicians offer 11 different SCE’s, including Medical Oncology. This Blog aims to answer any questions you may have regarding the Medical Oncology SCE, including what it specifically tests and how to prepare...
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Fern Tithecott
22 September 2021
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22 September 2021
A Snapshot Into... Swindon
Swindon is a town in the southwest of England. It is a large town in Wiltshire lying between Bristol, 35 miles (56 kilometres) to the west, and Reading, the same distance to the east. The town is 71 miles (114 km) west of London. The population of the Swindon built-up area is approximately 185,600. The area is known for its diversity and thriving atmosphere; simultaneously the town is also surrounded by superb countryside. The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust receives about 1.2 million patient interactions every year...
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Fern Tithecott
20 September 2021
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20 September 2021
GMC Registration via the USMLE Pathway
Most of you will now be aware that the GMC accept the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Postgraduate Qualification for consideration for GMC registration. Overview of USMLE? The USMLE is a three-part exam for medical licensing in the United States. The USMLE evaluates a physician's ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles, as well as exhibit core patient-centered abilities, that are critical in health and disease and provide the foundation for safe and successful patient care...
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Fern Tithecott
15 September 2021
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15 September 2021
A Snapshot into... Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent is a city in the English Midlands. Often abbreviated to Stoke, it is located in Staffordshire, England, with an area of 36 square miles. The area is well-known for its pottery, locally manufactured ceramics, ornamental arts, and a WWII Spitfire are on exhibit at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. Trentham Estate is a visitor attraction located on the southern fringe of the city of Stoke-on-Trent and features manicured gardens and even a monkey forest...
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Fern Tithecott
13 September 2021
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13 September 2021
Do You Know All Of These UK Phrases?
Understanding those around you can make such a difference when settling into a new country. If you want to “hit the ground running” on your first day within the NHS, you might want to familiarise yourself with some British phrases that are used by both patients and fellow healthcare professionals. You have probably already passed your OET or IELTS, but the English language can still trip you up! We have outlined some of the most popular sayings that have confused a lot of people in the past, we hope that by understanding them you can feel a little more at home here in the UK. ...
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Fern Tithecott
08 September 2021
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08 September 2021