The UK healthcare market is currently witnessing increased demand and limited supply of medical professionals. The public and private medical institutions, in the UK, are finding it increasingly difficult to get the required amount of experts to fill the positions. For the NHS, it has become a top priority that they have access to as many … [Read more…]
As a locum doctor, the benefits are tremendous as you open yourself up to a wide range of exciting opportunities. Here are some of the top known myths with working as a locum: Myth One: I can’t work as a locum since I have a full time job You may be surprised to learn … [Read more…]
Starting a new locum placement is always exciting, whether it’s your first shift or you’re a regular locum. Either way, if you are travelling further afield, it is essential that you have all the right documents with you so that you aren’t held up by forgotten paperwork once you’ve begun your stay. Since Total Assist is partnered with … [Read more…]
By far the most talked about benefit of becoming a locum doctor, is the amount that you get paid. It is well known that working locum can see doctors take away a much higher rate of pay than their permanent placed counterparts, however there are a few ways in which you can bump up your … [Read more…]
A wide variety of doctors decide to take up locum work, and for many different reasons too. However, one recent trend spotted by recruitment professionals and hospital consultants is that increasing numbers of graduates are now deciding to work locum instead of having a permanent full time. There are many reasons for this, as locum … [Read more…]
As a locum doctor, you will parachute in to many teams as part of your career. One key professional skill you must display is the flexible ability to contribute and fit in to different teamwork structures within varying environments. Undoubtedly, teamwork has proved vital in healthcare delivery, as it can have a real immediate and positive … [Read more…]
Total Assist Group now offering nursing positions online Exciting healthcare recruitment industry leaders Total Assist Group are now bringing their wide portfolio of division branches online, so that locum staff can apply for opportunities easily and quickly. Already with a well-established and flourishing medical recruitment website, Total Assist Group will be launching a similar website … [Read more…]
Skip the surgery waiting room by getting the doctor to come to you New apps such as Pager and Medicast are making house calls popular again by locating and contacting doctors who can come to your home for a consultation. iPhone app Pager, created by Oscar Salazar, offers house call services for patients in Manhattan and … [Read more…]
HSS division will be attending leading industry event Total Assist HSS, part of Total Assist Group, will be attending the 10th annual AAPT Conference, held at the Millenium Copthorne Hotel in Newcastle on Saturday 20th September. The Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology (AAPT) will be hosting the yearly event in a prime North East location; … [Read more…]
Leading healthcare recruitment company pencilled in to exhibit Innovative recruitment company Total Assist Group will be attending the annual NAMPS conference in London this year. The Romford-based healthcare specialists, who focus on supplying experienced locum doctors and bank nurses for both the NHS and private clinics, will be one of the select businesses exhibiting … [Read more…]