Working in the medical industry has incredibly varied and diverse career paths with so many different specialities and sub-specialities to choose from. With such a wide array of options, you are bound to find your place in the job market. One of the recommended methods of helping you decide which speciality you should adopt involves … [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…]
38% of cardiologists take up extra weekend work A 2013 annual survey has revealed that 33% of American doctors moonlight outside of their usual practices, with the majority being 50 to 54 years old. The Medical Economics survey found that the main reasons for taking on secondary work included wanting to vary their working lives, … [Read more…]
Switching up your medical career to work as a locum doctor can be immensely rewarding, as you reap the benefits of a more flexible schedule that you have 100% control of. Whether you pick up locum shifts full time, or maybe you just prefer to take on ad-hoc work, there are a few key factors … [Read more…]
10% of UK based nurses and midwives come from outside of Europe Nurses and midwives who train in hospitals outside of Europe will face shorter tests to check they are suitable to work in the UK. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will replace the minimum three months of supervised practice currently used with a … [Read more…]
Contemplating locum work? As a career option, it is definitely an appealing choice, with plenty of plus points – including increased independence and flexibility to name a few. Since 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 … [Read more…]
Total Assist Group can open doors to new nursing opportunities Partnering with a vast array of NHS trusts and private clinics, Total Assist Group strive relentlessly to seek out fantastic opportunities for medical locum and temporary staff. Liaising with medical staffing teams the width and breadth of the UK means we have an incredibly full … [Read more…]
Being a locum doctor isn’t just a way to pay the bills, but it also provides a brand new way of life that many medics choose to enjoy. Not only is locum work in abundance at the moment, due to NHS staff shortages, but also because being a good locum doctor is actually a special … [Read more…]
Total Assist Group advocate new competitive opportunities With an impressive portfolio of NHS trusts who partner with Total Assist Group, we continually strive to seek out exciting and rewarding positions across the UK for the doctors on our roster. Although usually specialising in locum hospital staff, we are currently expanding our pipeline of placements, venues … [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 medical school experiences you can work anywhere in the country, within any hospital you fancy, so becoming a locum doctor is a fantastic idea if you have itchy feet … [Read more…]