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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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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 …
