<h5>Following on from our recent selection as finalists in 4 categories in the Merton Best Business Awards including Best Enterprising Business, Best Business in Wimbledon, Best Business in SW19, and Best Customer Service, we&rsquo;re extremely proud to announce that we have now been selected finalists as Staffing Agency of the Year in the General Practice Awards!</h5>
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It&rsquo;s been a busy year and a half since Eligo Medical&rsquo;s formation, growing to a team of 4, introducing dedicated in-house payroll as well as a compliance officer, whilst building excellent relationships with clients and candidates throughout.
We&rsquo;ve extended our services to clients and candidates across a whole host of primary care providers through both the private sector and NHS. Ranging from single local practices to multiple location social enterprises, we&rsquo;re proud of our work with each of them.
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Summer further saw us host our first annual local networking event during the famous tennis championships here in Wimbledon! &lsquo;Pimms O&rsquo;clock&rsquo; gave us the opportunity to meet some of our GPs and Practice Nurses as well as the individuals behind the Surgeries and Primary Care Providers we work to match them with. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed building further on our relationship with our clients and candidates, we hope that those who came did too! If you didn&rsquo;t have the opportunity to attend this year, be sure to look out for an invite next summer: Pimms, Strawberries, and excellent company guaranteed!
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We&rsquo;re looking forward to the&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(229, 40, 125); background-color: transparent;" href="http://www.generalpracticeawards.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">General Practice Awards</a>&nbsp;gala on the 26th November and regardless of the result are extremely proud of being selected as&nbsp;GP Staffing Agency of the Year&nbsp;and of the progress and work the Eligo Medical team have done so far.
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Interested in working with&nbsp;Eligo Medical&nbsp;as a&nbsp;locum GP,&nbsp;Practice Nurse&nbsp;or more?&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(216, 0, 115); background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.eligo.co.uk/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to register your interest</a>&nbsp;and let us&nbsp;pay you an extra hour on your first timesheet&nbsp;whilst we&rsquo;re at it!
If you&rsquo;re a&nbsp;primary care provider&nbsp;who would like to work with Eligo Medical on filling your sessions&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(216, 0, 115); background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.eligo.co.uk/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">please don&rsquo;t hesitate to get in touch</a> to find out how we can help!&nbsp;
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Proud to be GP Awards finalists as GP Staffing Agency of the Year

The Primary Care locum market is very competitive, so it's important to stand out and ensure you're securing the best opportunities.
At Eligo Medical, we're committed to supporting locum doctors and nurses in achieving their career goals. That's why we've compiled this essential guide to help you maximize your locum success.
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Follow these steps to deliver exceptional care and increase your repeat bookings.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Delivering Exceptional Primary Care Service:  </h4>
Punctuality is Key: Arriving early shows respect for the surgery's schedule and allows you to settle in before clinic starts. 
Time Management Master: Run your clinic efficiently to avoid overrunning, which can impact patient care and clinic budgets. 
Procedural Prowess: Familiarize yourself with the surgery's administrative processes and complete system notes thoroughly. Don't hesitate to ask for clarification if anything is unclear. 
Honouring Commitments: Reliability is crucial. Avoid cancelling shifts at the last minute, as this can damage your reputation and limit future opportunities.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Be Ready, Be Effective:</h4>
Preparation Makes Perfect: Come equipped with your essential tools - prescription pads, ID badges, and any required equipment. Additionally, take time to understand the surgery's workflow and protocols.
Consistency Counts: Delivering consistent patient care is vital. Always follow the surgery's clinical and administrative protocols.
Communication is King: If you anticipate being late, inform the designated consultant immediately to avoid disruption.
Understanding Leads to Success: Familiarize yourself with the surgery's expectations and your specific role within the practice. This ensures a smooth and efficient experience for everyone.
Flexibility is Your Strength: Adapt to various situations and patient cases. Locum work thrives on your ability to integrate into different environments seamlessly.
The Final Touches: Ensure all documentation is complete before leaving. Don't forget to obtain a signed timesheet and express your gratitude to the surgery staff for their support.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">Beyond the Basics:</h4>
Building Relationships: Fostering positive connections with surgery staff is key. This can lead to repeat bookings and referrals in the future.
Professionalism Always: Maintain a professional demeanour throughout your interactions at the surgery.
Feedback for Improvement: Actively seek feedback from surgeries to identify areas for improvement. This demonstrates your commitment to excellence.
Negotiation is a Skill: Understand your worth and be prepared to negotiate rates when appropriate. Confidently communicate your value to secure the compensation you deserve.
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By following these essential steps and fostering a commitment to continuous improvement, you'll be well on your way to securing more locum work and achieving your career goals.
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Ready to find your perfect locum role? 
<a class="primaryBtn" href="https://www.eligo.co.uk/jobs/#/medical" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View latest sessions</a> 
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10 steps to landing more locum shifts 

How you can make an impact with non-technical skills as well as your code.
When we think about people skills, and using them, in a technology environment, examples can vary from showing empathy for users to having self-awareness and good problem-solving techniques. These examples of non-technical&nbsp;transferable skills actually can make a much bigger impact on your role and become just as important as your coding ability.
You know that it&rsquo;s your technical talent and expertise that make you qualified to fill a software developer role within a company. But how can you stand out from the competition? Once you&rsquo;ve landed your dream coding role, do you have the right transferable non-technical skills to further develop your career?
Some of these skills you may already have and are using successfully, read below to find out.
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<h4>Communication</h4>
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<li>The ability to communicate effectively is a skill that all employees need, but it can also be one of the most challenging to master for some. It is important to remember that interactions with others in the business and on your team, end up mattering more than the code you write.</li>
<li>When interacting and working with others in the company it's essential to communicate without jargon, so that you are able to communicate with everyone on all levels. Not only are your interactions more important than the code you write, but the code you write can also improve your interactions with others.</li>
<li>The key to good communication in your team is to always ask questions! In any situation, it&rsquo;s vital to ask why, to listen, and be able to respond effectively. Poor communication can lead to a lack of progression in a project and disrupt the team dynamic; if you are overlooking and not discussing problems you may be having at work it can lead to tension between employees and in the long run, inhibit your growth in the company.</li>
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<h4>Teamwork and social skills</h4>
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<li>Whether you work remotely or on-site, you are always going to be a part of a team. Teamwork is not just about working together as a group it&rsquo;s also about social skills and support. Knowing each team member's strengths and weaknesses and being able to empathise can benefit immensely.</li>
<li>You might be a team leader assigning tasks to the team to improve efficiency or struggling to track and eliminate a bug in your code and by fully understanding the people you work with, you will know the person in your team that you can turn to for help.</li>
<li>When working as a team, the little things are important &ndash; from greeting your colleagues in the morning, complaining out loud less, avoiding being cynical, and being more aware of opportunities available. Having a positive attitude will not only make things easier for you when facing challenges and obstacles but will also lead your colleagues to offer you help in return.</li>
<li>The key to great teamwork is to voice your opinion constructively, inspire others and be trustworthy.</li>
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<h4> Adaptability</h4>
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<li>Change in the workplace can range from having to learn new skills, taking on extra responsibilities, and having projects being canceled to a change in working hours, relocation, and business mergers. It&rsquo;s unreasonable to expect all change to be embraced by everyone, but how you react and handle these types of change demonstrates your ability as a successful developer.</li>
<li>Remember that it&rsquo;s hard to work with people who reject change, by reacting to change positively and looking for the benefits and opportunities within it, you can keep yourself and your team motivated and positive during hard times of change.</li>
<li>Whether you work for a large corporation or a small start-up, being adaptable and wearing many hats is essential and can make a bigger impact on your career than the code you write.</li>
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<h4>Creativity</h4>
A Quora user&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(229, 40, 125);" href="https://www.quora.com/Is-software-engineering-a-creative-field" target="_blank" rel="noopener">once said</a>&nbsp;&ldquo;[Software Engineering] is perhaps the most creative field imaginable&rdquo; &ndash; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s just your thoughts and a screen waiting to be filled with code. In that screen, you can create anything.&rdquo;
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<li>Being creative essentially means having the ability to come up with&nbsp;something new, and every time a developer writes code, he or she is on the way to creating a solution that has never been created before.</li>
<li>Creative thinking can be a great skill to have in your developer arsenal in the workplace; from coming up with a new idea for a product or feature that could be an asset to your company to ideas for a better system or how to manage internal processes.</li>
<li>Creativity and having an intrapreneurial (proactive and self-motivated) mindset can also show you are invested in your company and work because you are determined to develop and improve on it.</li>
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Non-technical skills are just as important as technical ability when working as a developer,&nbsp;and having both can&nbsp;make a talented individual into a great employee, and a top-notch team player. Having these skills paired with great technical talent will not only make you a better developer but&nbsp;will also help you to build up a successful coding career.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re looking for new development or coding opportunity, then take a look at our current developer and open-source roles&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(229, 40, 125);" href="https://www.eligo.co.uk/jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>! Alternatively, why not&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(229, 40, 125);" title="Upload CV link" href="https://www.eligo.co.uk/upload-cv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">upload your CV&nbsp;</a>for further advice and help to find your ideal role in coding.
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4 non-technical skills for a successful coding career

It only takes hiring managers 6 seconds to review a CV application, so how can you make sure your CV makes a good first impression? &ndash; Follow these 4 ways to make your developer CV stand out and&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(237, 38, 140);" href="https://email-eligo.co.uk/p/4V9F-HG/developer-cv-template-download" target="_blank" rel="noopener">download your free developer CV template.&nbsp;</a>
Through your CV&nbsp;you are giving the hiring manager a brief impression of who you are. This is achieved by adding a personal touch to your CV without going overboard and by simply adding just a few elements that present your experience and interest in tech in the right light.
Sure, you can Google; &ldquo;Developer CV template&rdquo; and there will be a mass amount of advice for how to write a CV, formatting and what mandatory sections need to be included. However, while there is a great amount of help for the construction of a CV there is less advice for how to make your developer CV a true reflection of you and your career.
So, if you want to make sure you create a great first impression, follow these steps to make your developer CV standout to hiring managers.
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<a style="color: rgb(237, 38, 140);" href="https://email-eligo.co.uk/p/4V9F-HG/developer-cv-template-download" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download your free developer CV template here&nbsp;</a>
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<h4>Keywords, Keywords, Keywords</h4>
Important keywords are the crux of any developer CV, this is because in the short space of time that a hiring manager reviews your CV they scan for important keywords that pop out such as coding languages, stacks and tools.
When it comes to listing your technical skills, less is more! Most developers might have a long list of technical skills under their belt, but when it comes down to it you are better off listing just a few of your most important skills and giving examples of where and when you have used them.
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<h4>Link to your website / online portfolio</h4>
Including your website link on your CV is a great way to expand on your personal profile including qualifications, projects you have worked on, and even a blog. The humble blog is underestimated when it comes to adding value to your professional profile and is a great way to write about current events and topics related to the industry.
It may seem like a minor change to add to your C.V but it can make a big impact in helping your developer CV stand out to hiring managers. Just make sure your website is up to date and relevant to the role you&rsquo;re applying for!
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<h4>Outside Projects</h4>
Projects you have worked on outside of your current work can be a vital element to make your developer CV stand out; from building websites, apps or committing code in your spare time, all demonstrate your range as a developer as well as the ability to grow your skill. However, this could all fall flat if you simply put a list of random projects on your CV and to really stand out an outside project should demonstrate expertise relating to the role you&rsquo;re applying to.
A great way to present and describe your side projects is through the&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(229, 40, 125);" href="http://insights.dice.com/2016/05/09/showcasing-side-projects-on-your-resume/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">C.A.R approach</a>; Challenge, Actions and Results &ndash; a simple framework to effectively summarise your achievements in short sections.
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<h4>Demonstrate a passion for tech</h4>
One thing hiring managers always look for on a CV is evidence of initiative and passion, both your personal profile and side projects can work as a great portfolio of independent work that showcases that you genuinely enjoy what you do.
The key is &ndash; show your passion for tech and show off your projects in the process.
Are you involved in the tech community in some way? Do you attend tech meetups? Include this on your CV, not only does it demonstrate your passion for tech but it also shows you are eager to learn and develop.
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Follow these 4 ways to make your developer CV stand out from the competition and
<a style="color: rgb(237, 38, 140);" href="https://email-eligo.co.uk/p/4V9F-HG/developer-cv-template-download" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download your developer CV template&nbsp;here.</a>
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 If you are looking for further CV advice or if you need help with your job search; or contact us today at&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(217, 26, 112);" href="mailto:technology@eligo.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">technology@eligo.co.uk</a>.
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