The Department of Health has announced plans to extensively expand its medical training placements by an extra 1,500 doctors per year by 2020. The plan is being hailed as the “biggest ever” in the health service’s 69 years. The current number of student doctors is said to increase by 25% under the new proposal … [Read more…]
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…]
Why give blood? There is always a need for people to give blood; that’s because every day England needs over 6,000 blood donations to treat patients. Although the demand for blood from hospitals has fallen, due to increased efficiency, new donors are always welcome to make sure there is enough blood to treat those … [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…]
Nearly 2 months after the new reforms of the IR35 legislation went live (see our previous article on IR35 here) clients and contractors are still getting to grips with the new taxation laws. The point of the new changes which were made back in April 2017 was to shift the responsibility of determining how a … [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…]
There is often confusion when it comes to differentiating Physio from Occupational Therapy with many believing the two are one in the same thing. Whilst these two professions do; at times, crossover, there are many key differences between them. Treating individuals with physical problems which may have been caused by illness, injury, disability or ageing … [Read more…]
Are you contemplating locum work? As a career option, it is definitely an appealing choice, with plenty of plus points – including increased independence and flexibility. Leading a locum lifestyle can be very different from a traditional medical career; some doctors have concerns before taking the plunge into a new way of working. At Total … [Read more…]
Total Assist will be exhibiting at various events this year with the hope to meet some new friendly faces. Exhibitions are a great way to widen your network; meeting all kinds of people that are in the same industry to you. Whether you need help fulfilling recruitment needs, searching for a new placement/position or even … [Read more…]
One of the biggest advantages of undertaking locum work is the fact that your career can take you anywhere – once equipped with your qualifications and experiences you can work up and down the country. Becoming a locum doctor is a fantastic idea, even if you stay within the boundaries of the UK, there are … [Read more…]