Tag Archives: doctor jobs

14
Dec

NHS Direct App a big hit with Users

NHS Direct’s mobile phone app has become a big hit with users, providing health advice to over one million patients in its first six months. The app was released for smartphones at the end of May 2011. It immediately flew … Continue reading →

Published Date: 14th December 2011
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28
Sep

The growing cost of Scotland’s alcohol related problems

From 1st October new laws come into operation in Scotland aimed at tackling the country’s culture of alcohol abuse. Supermarkets will no longer be able to sell multi-purchase deals. Drink promotions will no longer be allowed outside the alcohol sale … Continue reading →

Published Date: 28th September 2011
 Category: health care, health news
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29
Jul

Social Media Warning for Health Professionals

Health professionals have been asked to take extra care when using social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. This follows similar warnings issued to nurses and midwives after medical staff were suspended or struck-off the register for improper posts. The … Continue reading →

Published Date: 29th July 2011
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06
Jun

Hospital Doctors to be on new Consortiums

Since the start of April, when Andrew Lansley’s controversial Health and Social Care Bill was put on “pause” in order to have a much heralded “listening exercise”, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have taken the opportunity to propose changes … Continue reading →

Published Date: 6th June 2011
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30
May

Online Communities can help Medical Staff

A new report has found that online communities can be a valuable resource for nurses and other medical staff working in specialised fields. The Canadian study, published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, drew its findings after assessing a community … Continue reading →

Published Date: 30th May 2011
 Category: doctor jobs, health news, medical locum agency
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28
Apr

Health care under pressure

Recently released figures have confirmed that a growing demographic timebomb in Scotland threatens to put increasing pressure on services such as health. Scotland saw its population grow to 5,222,100 (in 2010) and official projections from the National Records of Scotland … Continue reading →

Published Date: 28th April 2011
 Category: medical locum agency
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05
Apr

Prescription Charges

While the current coalition government pauses its Health and Social Care Bill, the current furore over prescription charges has largely faded into the background. On the 1st April, Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party abolished prescription charges in … Continue reading →

Published Date: 5th April 2011
 Category: health news, locums jobs, medical locum agency
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17
Jan

Health in the News

Health stories abound in the daily papers and as a Locum Doctor you may be expected to know more about these issues and even offer your opinion on the subject. This can be disarming, especially if the story concerns a … Continue reading →

Published Date: 17th January 2011
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09
Dec

Hospitals in Edinburgh get Snow Patrol Treatment

Well it’s been a tough week for everyone dealing with the wintry weather. Almost every day I’ve heard references to the film ‘The Day After Tomorrow’, set in an ice age caused by global warming! In Edinburgh, 200 soldiers have … Continue reading →

Published Date: 9th December 2010
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28
Nov

Medical Locum Jobs Available Now

We currently have a range of doctor jobs throughout the NHS covering most grades and specialities. Our feature on medical locums is very informative and will help you with the registration process.

Published Date: 28th November 2010
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