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New research shows what attracts overseas doctors to working in the UK
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published new research into the factors that determine whether overseas-qualified doctors choose to pursue their careers in the UK or go elsewhere. With doctors known to be a highly mobile
workforce, the independent research, Understanding doctors’ decision-making regarding migrating to the UK, set out to better understand where the country sits within the global market for their skills. The research found that learning and
development, career progression, working with appropriately qualified staff, a healthcare system where patients receive sufficient care, and quality of life were the most important factors for those relocating to the UK. Of those who chose, or were considering, UK practice, a third (33%) were looking for a permanent move, while more than a fifth (21%) planned to stay for less than five years. In their report, researchers identified six distinct
groups of doctors considering a move to the UK: l Short-term hoppers – Highly mobile, likely to leave the UK within a year of moving here. They place more importance on speaking the local language than on other factors.
l Sceptical considerers – With lower expectations of the UK, this group places greater relative importance on moving somewhere they have strong personal or family ties but work-related benefits and cost of living also matter.
l Family-focused professionals – This group prioritises opportunities for family, and existing personal and professional ties when choosing a
country. Salary and benefits are less important.
l Young pragmatists – Ease of moving and settling in (including speaking the language) is key for this group of doctors along with career progression opportunities.
l Ambitious expecters – Highest expectations of the UK, with an ambitious outlook. They expect the UK to improve their remuneration and working conditions.
l Modern system seekers – Place the most importance on working in an advanced healthcare system with high standards of care, where their development and working environment will improve.
However, across all survey respondents only
half of those who moved to the UK said their expectations were met once here. Those who said they weren’t cited heavy workloads, poor work-life balance and stress as the main reasons. Read the full research, at: https://tinyurl. com/48wps89h
Leadership transition at Wassenburg UK
Wassenburg UK has announced a significant leadership change; with managing director (MD), Rakesh Javer, departing at the end of July, to embark on an exciting new chapter in his career. After 15 years of service to Wassenburg Medical, Rakesh is now stepping into business ownership, supplying high-quality stainless- steel products — including sinks and pass- through hatches designed specifically for decontamination areas. His deep knowledge of the sector and commitment to IP&C will undoubtedly support this new venture. Taking the helm as MD is Mr. Nic Barnes, a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in the endoscope and endoscope reprocessing sector. Nic’s impressive career began in 1989 with Olympus and includes leadership roles with Medical Innovations and Cantel Medical, where he served as MD. His extensive expertise in the IP&D sector position him well to lead Wassenburg into its next phase of growth.
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