Hello and welcome to the January edition of our newsletter.
The New Year is an ideal time to take a fresh look at your business operations and make any changes to areas you feel are stagnant or not working as efficiently as they should. In this months newsletter our Managing Director, Jane Braithwaite shares an article originally written for Independent Practitioner Today on ‘How to get off to a good start in 2022’.
With that in mind, we are launching a January competition for all of our existing clients and contacts to help you kick start 2022! Read below to find out more.
Continuing our focus on HR, we look at writing your employer value proposition. Research from Gartner discovered: Organisations that effectively deliver on their EVP can decrease annual employee turnover by just under 70% and increase new hire commitment by nearly 30%”
So getting it written is a great step into 2022!
Best wishes
Designated Medical Team
Hello and welcome to the November edition of our newsletter.
In this months newsletter we focus on HR & Recruitment. It’s likely we’ve all experienced a virtual interview at some point in our careers, whether that’s on the side of the hiring manager or the candidate. We have put together an extensive list of top tips to ensure your video call, is the best it can be.
We also go back to basics as we look at writing and posting a job description. It isn’t always as easy as one might think! Our tips will help you produce a great job advert and help you stand out from the crowd.
If you’re interested in learning more about our HR and Recruitment solutions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best wishes
Designated Medical Team
Hello and welcome to the October edition of our newsletter.
In this months newsletter, we spotlight the events industry. After what has felt like a never-ending hiatus, events calendars seem to be filling up once again. This year people gathered for some of the biggest, global sporting events such as The UEFA European Football Championship as well as the Tokyo Olympics.
Though opinions were divided on such events happening whilst we were still struggling with Covid-19, these in-person gatherings gave the green light for other industries outside of the sporting world, to start planning their own, much smaller events.
We look at the future of medical events, 2022 onwards and discuss buzzwords such as hybrid, virtual and live to see what these mean for organisers going forward.
If you’re planning your marketing and events activities and would like some support, please don’t hesitate to contact us, perhaps we can help you.
Best wishes
Designated Medical Team
Hello and welcome to the September edition of our newsletter.
e hope that you’ve all found some time to relax and recharge over the summer months. We find that taking time out helps us to re-focus our efforts and prioritise what’s really important.
In this months newsletter, Managing Director Jane Braithwaite shares what it takes to be listed on topdoctors.co.uk. From the closely guarded, unique algorithm that helps select its members to create the most professional looking profile.
We also talk finances. How many of you know the difference between Accounting and Bookkeeping? When you don’t work in Finance it can be difficult to know where the line is drawn. This month our Accountant helps us to distinguish the differences.
Finally, we have some positive news to share. Designated Medical has been awarded ‘best medical services provider in the UK’ by Global Health & Pharma Magazine (GHP)!
As always, we are here to help you. If there is anything we can do to support you or your practice, then please don’t hesitate to let us know by contacting us: michelle.elliott@designatedgroup.com
Best wishes
Designated Medical Team
Hello and welcome to the August edition of our newsletter.
We hope you are enjoying the summer and finding some time to relax and enjoy the outdoors with your family and friends.
This month we discuss the opportunities that exist outside the NHS for those looking for alternative healthcare careers. Originally written for Independent Practitioner Today, Jane Braithwaite looks at data that came from the BMA report earlier this summer, It said: ‘Thousands of exhausted doctors in the UK have told the BMA they are considering leaving the NHS in the next year, as many continue to battle stress and burnout without adequate respite from the exhaustion caused by the demands of the pandemic.’ Responses came from over 4,000 doctors.
We also look at some of the reasons why doctors and nurses are flocking to Instagram, finding new ways to reach and connect with their patients. If it’s something you’ve been considering as part of your marketing we encourage you to read the full article on our insights blog.
If there is anything we can help you with to lighten the load across PA, Accountancy, Marketing, HR & Recruitment, then please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best wishes
Designated Medical Team
Hello and welcome to the June edition of our newsletter.
It has been a busy few months here at Designated Medical, and we are very much looking forward to the warmer summer months to re-charge the batteries. On the Medical PA side of the business, we have received an average of 4100 calls per month (over the past three months) and consistently answered 90% of these calls.
Medical PA’s can be a lifeline to busy consultants and healthcare workers, by taking away the long list of necessary but time-consuming administration tasks. This free’s up crucial time to offer extra support and care in the areas that really make a big difference to you and your patients.
In this month’s newsletter, we put the spotlight on one of our valuable clients, Richard Lee, Clinical Lead for the Ophthalmology service at Chelsea and Westminster. Richard is supported in his work by a Designated Medical PA.
It’s no secret that the pandemic has taken its toll on healthcare workers, so this month we look at how you can nurture your teams’ mental well-being, an insightful piece was written by our Managing Director, Jane Braithwaite and originally posted on Independent Practitioner Today, we encourage you to click through to read the complete article on our blog. As always, we are here to help you.
Should you have any thoughts or questions regarding the content in this newsletter or ideas for upcoming features please don’t hesitate to let us know by contacting our friendly team.
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Hello and welcome to the June edition of our newsletter.
June is a month we have been anticipating as, hopefully, lockdown restrictions continue to ease and we can start to plan for the summer months, both personally and professionally. On that note, we have a feature this month on a highly recommended travel advisor who can assist you with all of your travel needs and ensure you are well informed and protected from the ever-changing travel rules and regulations.
This month we share an article by Jane Braithwaite, Designated Managing Director, looking at the ways we can create high performing teams in the workplace, taking inspiration from the England rugby team.
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Welcome to May’s edition of Stay Connected.
We are feeling very positive about the month of May although it is still a bit cool for our liking, especially given that socialising needs to take place outdoors.
We read Laing Buisson’s new report, published during April, into the UK’s private self-pay market with great interest. The report describes an evidenced growth in the self-pay market. They predict that growth from insured patients will remain static for the foreseeable future but confidence in self pay is high, with 52% of those surveyed expecting the market to grow by 10-15% over the next 3 years.
We are seeing an increase in patient activity and the number of calls our Medical PA team is handling increasing week by week. Our recruitment team are also incredibly busy, recruiting new positions for a number of our clients. We see this as a real sign of confidence returning with private healthcare rebuilding post-Covid and planning for growth.
If you would like to know more about our HR and recruitment services please contact Hannah Smith via email at hannah@designatedgroup.com or 020 7952 1437.
Welcome to April’s edition of Stay Connected.
We hope you are all starting to feel the joys of Spring.
Now the clocks have changed offering the promise of longerdays we are feeling increasingly positive about the coming days and weeks. Without wishing to burst this bubble of positivity, April also marks the start of the new tax year and many of you will be starting to work on your accounts for the last year. Our fully qualified and licensed Accountants are available to support you and they are offering a free financial health check for our clients.
Also this month, our colleagues at Private Practice Pro launch their new online course helping doctors set up and establish their private practice.
The course content is delivered via video and provides valuable learning for doctors starting their private practice journey.
We are delighted to have a special offer to extend to the Designated Medical community so please do get in touch if you would like further information.
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Welcome to the March edition of Stay Connected.
This month we look at how the budget will affect you so we are sharing our analysis of the UK budget and how this may impact the private healthcare sector. We also take a look at private practice and how it’s recovering from the panedemic. In another article featured in the Independent Practitioner Today, we look at flexible working and how this can be used to benefit the healthcare sector focusing on patients and employees.
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