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Welcome to the August Medical News Checkup.  Summer flew by and suddenly it's September! But don't worry we're going to continue to bring you some positive and informative news from the medical industry, and if you are available for sessions, or know someone that is, please check our latest medical jobs below. Once again, we would like to say a big thank you to all the hard-working clinicians we work with. Average GP pay rose 2.8% in England in 2019/20 Average GP pay in England rose by 2.8% in 2019/20 - outstripping a 1.9% increase in Wales, but well behind the growth of 4.3% in Scotland and 6.5% in Northern Ireland, official figures reveal. Across partners and salaried GPs in England, average income before tax averaged £100,700 in 2019/20 - up from £98,000 in the previous financial year, according to figures published by NHS Digital. The figure - which includes income across GPs working full-time and part-time - remains the highest in the UK. The average income for partners on GMS and PMS contracts in England was £121,800 in 2019/20.          Read more here (GP Online)     Covid-antibody therapy approved in UK A new Covid treatment - that uses a pair of laboratory-made antibodies to attack the virus - has been approved for use in the UK. The regulator said the drug Ronapreve had been shown to prevent infection and reduce the need for hospital treatment. It was famously used as part of the suite of experimental medicines given to US President Donald Trump last year. However, it is very expensive and likely to be reserved for those at greatest risk of becoming severely ill. Read more here (BBC News) One in seven GP posts empty as vacancy rates remain high Exclusive GP vacancy rates remains high, with one in seven posts unfilled, according to an exclusive survey by Pulse. The survey of almost 400 GPs – carried out in May – uncovered 301 full-time equivalent (FTE) posts are vacant, out of the 2,142 that respondents said their practices require. The high vacancy rate – at 14% – is a slight improvement on the 15% unfilled GP posts revealed the last time Pulse carried out the survey in 2018 – which was the worst on record, though did include vacancies from across the UK. In 2021, among the 369 GPs taking part in the survey, 56% (207) said they had no vacancies, but the remainder were carrying mostly one vacancy (27%), or two (8%). Read more here (Pulse Today) Research reveals optimal usage time and effectiveness of different face masks Respirator masks have been hailed as the “go-to” face-covering to mitigate Covid-19, according to new research from the University of Surrey. A new study, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials today, explored the effectiveness of 11 masks, including four respirators, three medical and four handmade face coverings, within a submicron range. The laboratory investigation, carried out by air pollution experts at the university, also sought to uncover how long a mask should be worn. Findings showed that, over time, the filters of a face mask can start to become clogged by aerosol particles, while breathing resistance also increases as the masks are worn. Read more here (Nursing Times) How to manage burnout as a nurse or doctor Working as a nurse or doctor can be a rewarding career, but it can also be notoriously stressful especially during these times. On-going stress and constant pressure in the workplace can often lead nurses and doctors to suffer from exhaustion and in some cases, burnout. Mental health is equally as important as physical health and as a doctor, nurse, or medical professional it can be hard to self-diagnose burnout. Read more about burnout and tips to manage it here Latest Medical Jobs  GP Sessions (BUPA Clinics) London - £75 - £80 ph Practice Nurse Reading - £25 - £27 ph ANP (Flexible sessions) West Midlands - £35 -£55 ph Salaried GP East London East London - £74,000- £88,500 annual HMP Prison GP West London - £80 - £85 ph Locum GP West Midlands- £80 - £90 ph ANP Prison Sessions South London - £45 - £50 ph Locum GP North London - £80 - £85 ph ANP Sessions East Midlands - £35 - £55 ph Practice Nurse South West London - £25 - £30ph Looking for work but can't see any sessions for you? Register and upload your CV here or request an application pack below.  Form ID:4311

Welcome to the Medical Monthly Checkup  We appreciate how hard healthcare and clinical staff are working in any capacity to help protect the NHS and fight the spread of Covid-19 and deliver the vaccines. So, we're going to continue to bring you some positive news from the medical industry that will offer a breath of fresh air amid the gloom that is surrounding the topic of coronavirus. And if you are available for sessions, or know someone that is, please check our latest medical jobs below. Once again, we would like to say a big thank you! RCN poll finds 71% believe nurses deserve more recognition To mark Nurses' Day 2021 on the 12th May, The Royal College of Nursing ran a poll canvassing 1,752 UK adults. The poll found that media coverage of the pandemic had been an “eye opener” and revealed the “full range of skills and duties” nurses were required to undertake, respondents said. More than half of respondents (54%) said media coverage of the nurses’ work during the pandemic has helped to improve their recognition of their skills. Nursing staff have enjoyed huge public support during the pandemic with nearly three quarters (71%) of respondents saying they deserve more recognition. Read more here (Royal College of Nursing) BMJ appeal raises £60 000 for the Independent Food Aid Network Food aid charities have bought personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff and volunteers and helped feed children during school closures as a result of the funds raised by The BMJ’s 2020-21 annual appeal. The appeal raised £60 116 (€69 394, $83 416) for the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN), a charity that focuses on the root causes of food poverty while supporting local organisations that work to tackle its immediate effects. The money enabled food banks and other food aid organisations to buy essential PPE to keep staff, volunteers, and clients safe and provided essential items for families living in food and fuel poverty. Read more here (BMJ) Covid-19: Vaccines will be tested against variants of concern after £29m funding boost from UK government The efficacy of different covid-19 vaccines against variants of concern, including those first identified in the UK and South Africa, will be assessed by Public Health England after a funding boost from the government. The UK government’s Vaccine Taskforce has announced £29.3m (€34m; $40.8m) in extra funding for new facilities at Porton Down in Wiltshire, which will increase the site’s capacity for testing variant samples from 1500 to 3000 a week. This is on top of a £19.7m investment approved last September to increase capacity for clinical testing of vaccines. The UK is set to roll out a third booster vaccine dose in the autumn to certain groups of people for extra protection over the winter. Read more here (BMJ) Nursing memoir takes to the stage Dates have been announced for the first performances of the theatrical adaptation of The Language of Kindness: A Nurse’s Story. Author Christie Watson who is Patron of the RCN Foundation and was a guest speaker at RCN Congress 2018, wrote the book about her 20 years’ experience as a nurse. It aimed to dispel myths that nurses were anything other than “rigorously trained safety critical” professionals. She said: “Nurses do not want to be stigmatised as handmaidens, as angels, and certainly not as heroes – a term that has become politically convenient, allowing the legitimisation of low pay and worse, inadequate PPE. Read more here (Royal College of Nursing) How to manage burnout as a nurse or doctor Working as a nurse or doctor can be a rewarding career, but it can also be notoriously stressful especially during these times.  On-going stress and constant pressure in the workplace can often lead nurses and doctors to suffer from exhaustion and in some cases, burnout.  Mental health is equally as important as physical health and as a doctor, nurse or medical professional it can be hard to self-diagnose burnout. Read more about burnout and tips to manage it here Latest Medical Sessions Practice Nurse Sessions SW London - £29 - £30 ph GP HMP Sessions North London - £80 - £85 ph Advanced Nurse Practitioner Madistone, Kent - Up to £50 ph Locum GP Enfield - Up to £80 ph Medical Administrator North East UK - £8 - £9 ph Locum ANP Birmingham - £45 - £50 ph RGNs & RMNs sessions HMP prisons Nationwide - £23 - £30 ph Salaried GP Madistone, Kent - £74,000 - £88,500 Advanced Nurse Practitioner North London - Up to £50 ph GP HMP Prison Stockton-on-Tees - £80 - £85 ph ​ ⭐Stars of the month⭐ These clinicians always go above and beyond to help out with last-minute sessions. They are dedicated, flexible, diligent, and show true passion towards their roles. Eligo has heard nothing but great praise from clients that these clinicians currently work for! Dr Kapadia Linda Thomas​