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Charlotte Grant

How can we support the mental health of healthcare workers?

Sep 20, 2019 //  by Charlotte Grant

Job Medic recently hosted a survey about mental health support for healthcare workers, and found some very interesting, but to me not surprising, results. Almost half of Brits (43%) struggle with the emotionally-straining aspect of their job role This statistic didn’t surprise me at all, as from my own experience working as a hospital midwife, …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Education, Workplace

The daily touching moments outbalance the stress at work!

Sep 18, 2019 //  by Charlotte Grant

Mental Health Survey A mental health survey by JobMedic found that although almost half of healthcare workers struggled with the emotionally straining aspect of their job, 41% had meaningful, touching moments at least once a week, and 27% experienced these daily. The survey also found that the two biggest drives for people working in healthcare …

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Category: Education, Work-Life Balance, Workplace

9-5 Jobs you can do with a Healthcare Qualification

Aug 5, 2019 //  by Charlotte Grant

As a healthcare professional, your training consists of a lot of unsociable hours. Working in a hospital requires you to generally work long shifts, or a mixture of early and late shifts, starting as early as 07:00 and finishing as late as 21:00. The NHS is a 24/7 service, meaning that weekends and bank holidays …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Education, Work-Life Balance

How to make the most of your annual leave

Jun 21, 2019 //  by Charlotte Grant

It’s common knowledge that the NHS is a tough place to work, whatever your role is. At the trust I work for, I’m entitled to a generous six weeks of annual leave, which is very much needed. Through my three years of working in the NHS I’ve picked up a few tips, which might help …

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Category: Work-Life Balance, Workplace

If you clicked on the link to this article, chances are you love babies. And judging by statistics, most women in the UK agree with you. In 2015, 664,399 babies were born in England, a rise of 2,903 births from 2014. Births in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland also saw increases. A trend of women over 40 having children is stressing the UK’s health infrastructure. We’re reaching the limit of what our antenatal services can handle. While the number of midwives working for NHS has risen, 98 percent of these people are workers over 50 years of age who are advancing their career. Young people aren’t signing up to become midwives, current midwives are just aging. It’s becoming a real problem our country needs to address. Estimates put our midwife shortage somewhere between 2,500 and 3,500 healthcare workers, with Brexit only making these numbers worse. The Royal College of Midwives found that 1,192 full-time NHS midwives are from other EU countries. London alone sees 16 percent of its midwife staff originate from outside our borders. If foreigners’ rights to work in the UK aren’t secured, the RCM estimates the midwife shortage could reach 5000 healthcare professionals. There are no two ways about it, the UK needs more midwives. Nurses or young people interested in midwifery in the UK can turn their passions into a career that benefits us all. What Makes A Midwife? Midwives are specialists in both pre and post birth care. They’re an all-encompassing source of knowledge on women’s reproductive health. The question is often asked if midwives are nurses. They are nurses in a sense, but they specialize in their own field of medicine. Midwifery is a combination of reproductive health, basic biology, working hospital knowledge, and psychological counseling. They not only deal with medical issues but emotional concerns as well. It’s not an easy job, there’s no denying it. You’re expected to keep patients calm, relaxed, and focused on a successful birth, while at the same time monitoring their vital signs and facilitating any medical procedures. You won’t personally administer an epidural, but expect to take equal responsible for the anesthesiologist’s actions. Take into account the high stress when you’re looking into this career. Not every birth will go smoothly. You might face tragic circumstances, and it’s up to you to become an unending source of empathy. Pre and post pregnancy problems can also come your way. Your duties will include examining women to recognize pre-delivery complications and monitoring newborns for post-birth issues. Explaining to a mother the complication their child faces is one of the most emotionally charged situations you’ll ever deal with. Dianne from the Association of Radical Midwives shared her emotional experiences for future midwives. “I also like looking after women who are suffering a pregnancy loss. This seems a strange thing to enjoy, and it is always distressingly sad, but the way you act with these women and the support you give them will remain with them forever.” That’s what makes this career so rewarding. The Path to Midwifery in the UK Midwives come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They’re men and women, old and young, who have chosen to dedicate their life to the miracle of birth. The two paths to becoming a midwife both end with school. Where they begin, however, is something different. People interested in walking the first path can sign up for a direct entry program at a number of universities. They’re generally three-year programs that offer in-class and on-site instruction centered specifically on becoming a midwife. These programs also cover basic biology and hospital knowledge. Robyn, another member of the Association of Radical Midwives, describes her training as such. “Before we can progress to F grade we have to have competencies in IV admin, epidural top-ups and suturing. The hospital I work in runs in-house training on these topics and then there is a number that you have to watch, and then be supervised.” The process is very involved and aims to prepare you for midwifery in the UK as thoroughly as possible. The other path takes you through nursing school, and then an 18-month program at university. Healthcare professionals on this path must already be a certified nurse, and then use the 18 months to learn techniques specific to midwives. When comparing the two routes, direct entry programs sometimes attract a certain stigma. We’re here to dispel this entirely. Classes in a direct entry program teach the same basic principles as those taught in nursing school. The Nursing and Midwifery Council certification is required for all midwives and holds direct entry midwives to the same standard of knowledge as their nursing trained counterparts. Where You’ll Practice It’s a common perception that a midwife’s destiny is to work for the NHS, but this isn’t always the case. As a midwife, you can also find work in the community, at a private practice, or through in-home care. Community antenatal care is needed wherever children are present. Women’s homes, local clinics, and child centers all have a need for midwives. Your job in the community is to educate and inform women on pregnancy, the delivery process, and how to care for a child after delivery. Community midwives can even make house calls to coach new mothers through the few weeks of child care. Private practice and at-home care midwives are similar to community midwives in that they work independently of NHS. If you choose this path you’ll work with new mothers to provide extra antenatal care, both at the hospital and after delivery. At home-midwives also specialize in, you guessed it, at-home delivery techniques. These include how to handle emergency situations, and when it’s time to seek a doctor. Salaries will vary across the profession, so it’s best to check which career path suits you. Taking your passion for babies and applying it to midwifery in the UK is a very noble career path. The perpetuation of our society quite literally relies on the profession. If being a midwife is something you’re interested, check out our job search page. Our goal is to help our nation’s future health care professionals find the jobs they need

5 Things I didn’t realize until I became a Midwife

May 30, 2019 //  by Charlotte Grant

When I decided I wanted to be a midwife, I did try to prepare as much as possible. I’d read all the books, took as much clinical experience as possible and spoke to lots of midwives. I thought I had a good idea about what being a midwife and working in the NHS was all …

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Category: Education, Work-Life Balance, Workplace

When self-care is simply putting yourself first

Apr 9, 2019 //  by Charlotte Grant

Everyone knows that working in healthcare is stressful. Long hours, minimal breaks and huge workloads can lead to people feeling really fed up and burnt out. I’ve found that self-care has become a really important part of my life, and when I don’t make the effort it makes a huge difference to my working and …

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Category: Work-Life Balance, Workplace

Lottie’s shift work survival guide

Feb 19, 2019 //  by Charlotte Grant

As a healthcare professional, although you may choose to work in a 9-5 post, as part of your training you will be expected to work shifts. This may be a rolling roster of the same shift pattern or a random mix of days, nights, short and long shifts. It’s no surprise that shift work can …

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Category: Workplace

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What Does the Healthcare Assistant Do?

Jan 9, 2019 //  by Charlotte Grant

Healthcare assistants (or HCAs) play an important role within the world of healthcare. They are the glue that keeps the wards together, connecting the patients and professional teams by assisting with all the jobs that need doing. There are different types of healthcare assistants and many areas of healthcare that you can work within. If …

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Category: Education, Job Search

Why would you become a healthcare professional?– By Lottie

Dec 11, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

A recent survey by Job Medic found that nurses decided to join the profession because; they had a desire to help and care for others (61%), they thought they would find the job fulfilling (53%), they didn’t want to be stuck at a desk job (21%) and were inspired by a friend or family member …

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Category: In the News

Why healthcare professionals feel undervalued, even though they are highly appreciated by the public? – By Lottie

Nov 15, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

What is really the public’s view on healthcare professionals? ‘’Nearly half of the healthcare workers (48%) do not feel appreciated for their service. In contrast 84% of Brits have been really impressed by their services and 79% of them believes that they are aware of the challenges facing healthcare professionals and 50% of the Brits …

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Category: In the News

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Virtual Career Fairs

Nov 2, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

Virtual Career Fairs As technology progresses virtual technology becomes more and more common in many aspects of our lives and we need to keep up with the advancements. What is? It’s an online version of a traditional job fair. It’s the place that multiple employers exhibit their jobs to a relevant pool of candidates! Like …

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Category: Advance Your Career

Self-care in Healthcare – why we need to look after ourselves as well as our patients! – By Lottie

Oct 19, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

“Self-care in Healthcare – why we need to look after ourselves as well as our patients” As a midwife, my job role is completely centered around patient care. As soon as I step on to the maternity unit, it’s no longer about me anymore. My worries and stresses are left at the door, and all …

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Category: Work-Life Balance

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Top 5 employers hiring right now

Sep 19, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

Top 5 employers hiring right now Check out the top 5 employers with open positions waiting for you! Make this day a beginning of many happy moments, when you land a new job with one of the following great employers, all of whom are looking to fill open positions right now! Jobs at: St George’s Trust …

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Category: Advance Your Career

Five Common Myths About Nurses

Sep 11, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

Five Common Myths About Nurses Did you know that nursing is one of the most heavily stereotyped professions in the world? Here at Job Medic we understand how nurses play a key role within the healthcare sector by providing vital care and helping save lives on a daily basis. Despite this, many people still hold …

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Category: Advance Your Career

Nursing Interview Tips

Aug 29, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

Nursing Interviews: Difficult Questions and How to Answer Them You’ve filled out what feels like a thousand application forms and you’ve finally received an email telling you that you’ve made it to the interview stage. At first you experience a sense of euphoric joy, but as you’re doing your happy dance around the room it …

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Category: Advance Your Career

Happiness in the Workplace and Beyond

Aug 9, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

Happiness in the Workplace and Beyond For the majority of nurses and healthcare professionals, working long hours is simply a part of their everyday job role. With 12 hour shifts becoming the norm, it comes as no surprise that these long hours start to leave workers feeling stressed and worn down both mentally and physically. …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Work-Life Balance

Things to Consider When Choosing a Nursing Speciality

Jul 31, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

Things to Consider When Choosing a Nursing Speciality At any stage of your career, choosing a nursing speciality can be a great opportunity for a rewarding career. There are many benefits linked to becoming a specialist. Enhanced career satisfaction, increased salary potential and greater job security are just some of them. As expert recruiters for …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Education

Five Ways to Unwind After a Long Shift

Jul 20, 2018 //  by Charlotte Grant

Nursing is both a highly rewarding profession and also one of the most demanding. Why, you ask? Long, difficult shifts. Nurses work up to 12 hours for an average shift, with many ending up working overtime. Naturally, these long work hours will start to take a toll on personal health and wellbeing. With the rate …

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Category: Work-Life Balance

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