I have been recruiting individuals fora variety of placements for a number of years now, and in that time I have been able to identify and ascertain exactly what employers want to see in their prospective candidates. I wanted to take this opportunity to pass some of this knowledge on to you. The first thing a potential … [Read more…]
I constantly come across locum doctors who ask for my advice on how to earn a higher salary and really make the most of working as a successful locum. Having worked in the locum recruitment industry for over 10 years, I have noticed some general rules that apply to most doctors, specialties and grades. Here … [Read more…]
National health service may be out of funds by 2015 Think tank The King’s Fund has suggested that the NHS may run of money as early as next year in it’s latest report. The study, which calls for a drastic increase in funding, warned that waiting times will rise and staff will have to be … [Read more…]
Massage and acupuncture may be offered on the NHS Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has suggested that traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture, should be available on the NHS if there is sufficient evidence that it is beneficial to patients. Replying to a question in the Commons on Tuesday, Mr Hunt agreed that Chinese techniques could … [Read more…]
Six out of 10 doctors taking early retirement to escape heavy workloads The British Medical Association has warned that general practice is hitting ‘crisis point’, with a boom in retiring doctors yet a lack of new doctors training as GP’s. With a serious drop in applicants, the number of training places are not expanding fast enough, … [Read more…]
Drug development threatened by US company takeover The potential takeover of UK pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca could damage Britain’s drug development industry. US drugs giant Pfizer are in the pipeline to acquire AstraZeneca, although experts warn this could lead to lab closures, affecting the UK’s research base. Four scientific bodies – including the Society of Biology, Biochemical Society, British … [Read more…]
Food banks are having to double in size to combat high priced groceries Fears that people can no longer afford a decent diet have led to public health experts calling on the PM for action. The UK Faculty of Public Health has written an open letter to the PM demanding that an independent group be … [Read more…]
‘Payment by results’ scheme is suggested by think tank Incentive schemes such as tax rebates should be used to encourage people to give up smoking, stay slim or drink less, recommends think tank 20/20 Health. With NHS costs sky rocketing, the scheme would aim to push more patients to be responsible about looking after themselves and … [Read more…]
MP pushed to make a decision about legal highs The growing concerns about the legal highs industry is still open to debate according to Crime prevention minister Norman Baker. The Liberal Democrat minister revealed that all options are still being considered, although it has been agreed that a solution needs to be found. Despite legal highs claiming … [Read more…]
A third of care homes do not meet basic standards Care minister Norman Lamb have revealed that CCTV camera are being considered for use in care homes, after a BBC Panorama report found elderly residents being slapped and taunted by workers. The Old Deanery care home, in Braintree, Essex, was subject to undercover filming by the … [Read more…]
