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Burned out doctors … is the pressure becoming unsustainable?
The news of burned out doctors is hitting the headlines daily. Doctors are leaving the NHS for a wide range of reasons but burn out is cited as high on the list. A survey carried out by the BMA in 2022; found that levels of workplace burnout are completely...
Non-clinical jobs for doctors
Non-clinical jobs for doctors offer a wide and exciting range of possibilities. A career change can be daunting for anyone but is especially nerve racking for doctors. You have already undergone years of training, have spent thousands of pounds on achieving your...
Quitting medicine … is it the right choice?
If you’re thinking of quitting medicine, you’re not alone. A survey carried out by Medscape UK during early 2022 discovered that 1 in 2 junior doctors, 1 in 3 GPs and 1 in 4 specialty doctors were considering leaving medicine. Doctors under the age of 45 were more...
Life as a junior doctor
If you want an insight to life as a junior doctor, watch “This is going to hurt” by Adam Kay, an ex-junior Obstetrics & Gynaecology trainee. I first read his book when it came out some time ago. As a career coach to medical professionals, I’ve always been...
How do I write a medical CV?
I question I often get asked is “How do I write a medical CV?” Understandably, it can seem daunting when you’re not sure what ‘good’ looks like. Unlike, non-medical CVs, they’re usually much lengthier and require more information than just your career history. Most...
Is it worth the cost to have someone write your medical CV?
There are many factors to consider around the cost of having someone write your CV. Firstly, what type of CV is it? Does it require specific industry knowledge? What is the level of experience of the person requiring the CV? Does it require a full re-write or is...
What should be in a medical CV?
When considering what should be a in medical CV, it depends on what type of role you are applying for and which level. There isn’t an absolute right or wrong about the writing process. However, it’s helpful to plan out key headings in advance that should be in a...
Alternative careers for nurses
According to the RCN, the notion of alternative careers for nurses is a growing area for concern particularly following the pandemic. With the recent news of 3% pay rises, unsurprisingly 73% said higher pay would make them feel more valued. Understandably, the report...
NHS Interview questions and answers and how to tackle them (Part 2)
NHS interview questions and answers - let's examine them! Following on from my previous post about common questions asked in NHS interviews, I’ve picked a few more ‘selects’ of those which crop up time and time again across different medical and healthcare roles....
NHS interview questions and how to tackle them (Part 1)
NHS interview questions and answers It is, of course, difficult to generalise on the most common NHS questions that could come up across the huge variety of healthcare roles – questions will vary depending on medical speciality, grade, trust and culture of the...
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Supporting, enriching, developing careers.
All Rights Reserved.