Consultant physicians are increasingly working above and beyond their contracted hours. The NHS is relying on this good will to deliver the service that patients need.
Gastroenterology is one of the most diverse and exciting specialties available to the budding physician who not only relishes the prospect of looking after acutely sick and chronically unwell patients, but also enjoys the challenge of carrying out technical procedures that are sometimes very demanding.
Haematology is the specialty responsible for the diagnosis and management of a wide range of benign and malignant disorders of the red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and the coagulation system in adults and children.
Audiovestibular medicine is an expanding medical specialty which focuses on improving the quality of life of people of all ages who have hearing and balance disorders.
Stroke medicine welcomes physicians from different parent training paths and gives the opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals across many disciplines.
Medical ophthalmology, or ophthalmic medicine, is a small but rapidly growing specialty which focuses on the investigation, diagnosis and management of eye disorders relating to systemic disease.