Good to see some pics and posts
you have been very quiet
Thanks BMWPE!
I would love to post more often, but I also do not want to waste anyones time here with 'normal daily life' experience currently which is rather boring (read winter - trapped inside base
)
I will however always share any good pictures and keep sharing the latest Island news!
Apparently they are still advertising my position....
but I am sure they will find a good medic for the next expedition!
Goodnight
It is the day to day things that give the "feel" of how it is to be doing what you do.
Oops, you might end up becoming a permanent fixture if they do not get a relief for you. 
Oubones when I am thinking of coming back I just sometimes get that cold sweat in the neck knowing that I will be under pressure to find work. The problem I am facing as mentioned earlier on is that we (medics) need to have 'bolt-on courses' which you need to do every 2nd year now. One is ACLS and the other is ITLS (Advanced cardio live support and International trauma life support) plus then pdp as well. All of these have now expired due to my extended contract. Two of the companies I did put feelers out for work (one is ISOS and they sometimes use us as locums) replied by wanting to know if I am 'current' with these courses which I will not be by the time I get back. Currently it is still up to date and my HPCSA license is also paid and current.
Here is the letter I got from ISOS:
To:
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Dear Thomas,
International SOS would like to thank you for your continued interest in positions that may arise.
In order that we can maintain our database, could we ask that you kindly provide us with answers to the following questions, along with providing your current CV in either Word or PDF.
- Are you available for locums? If so what notice period do you require?
- Do you remain interested in fixed term (6 to 12 months) contracts?
- Do you remain interested in permanent opportunities?
- Are you ILS, ECT, ALS or ECP?
- Do you have 3 years post qualification current operational experience?
- Do you hold a valid ACLS?
- Do you hold a valid ITLS or equivalent?
- Do you hold a valid offshore certification such as BOSIET or HUET?
- Do you have remote site experience?
- Do you speak either French or Portuguese? If yes, which language?
- Are you registered with the HPCSA?
KINDLY SEND YOUR RESPONSES DIRECTLY TO the following email address -
IASRecruitment@internationalsos.com.
We look forward to receiving your updated CV.
Many thanks for your co-operation in the above.
Kind regards,
Sonia Bull
Recruitment Consultant
International SOS
Once back I first need to book and do all these courses, and that takes time. If I am lucky 2 months to get everything up to date again. However, I will still be looking for work (any work) even if it is just temporary to fill the time to achieve all of this.
Luckily I did and still am saving up as much as I can so that I will have more time on my side.
Very long answer (sorry

) just to explain that I cannot legally stay on as medic on Gough. I would have been ok with a couple more months if they did find themselves on a spot again. I am sure they will find a good medic in time, there are a couple of months left before team training commence.
Herewith a couple of pics from this morning, I went for a 30min jog on the treadmill and saw the sunrise. Rather cold but beautiful day!