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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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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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 …
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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Do you want to work in an industry where you help people every day? Working in the medical field is a great way to do that. However, becoming a doctor or nurse practitioner can take years of schooling. You don’t have time for that if you want to start your career right away. There are …
If you’re in the process of becoming a nurse, you’ve picked an excellent time to get into the field. With more and more posts for nurses available, now is an excellent time to begin searching for nursing apprenticeships. You may have read about the shortage of nurses the UK is currently facing and decided that now is the time to …
You’re a young student with a bright future, and you’ve got brains, heart, and drive. Which career should you choose? You’re not satisfied with your career, and you want to make a change. You’re hoping for something that gets you away from a desk. What should be next? You’re working as a nursing assistant, and wondering …
The healthcare industry is an important one, but there isn’t always enough help to go around. Here are some areas in the U.K. that have a nursing shortage. Think about the last time you were at the hospital or the doctor’s office. Almost every time you got screened by a nurse first, right? At the …
Being a nurse is about more than just having the required medical knowledge. Keep reading for some vocational qualifications to have a brilliant career. So you’ve decided to enter the wonderful world of nursing with some uncertainties on where to begin. Or maybe you’re already a nurse who needs a little guidance on how …
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Finding a niche or speciality for yourself as a nurse is a great way to differentiate yourself. Read on to learn how to become a speciality nurse in the U.K. Becoming a specialty nurse can be a rewarding opportunity to work within a diverse career. You have the ability to enact change in other’s lives on a daily basis. The current job …
Getting a job with the NHS is a big accomplishment for nurses in the U.K., but it won’t just happen overnight. Here’s how new U.K. nurses can get NHS jobs. Nurses in the U.K. know that working for the National Health Service (NHS) in England is one of the biggest accomplishments of their career. The NHS employs over one …
Are you still dreaming of bagging that dream promotion? Lots of nurses have big aspirations and would love to be promoted to a senior nursing role, as they will be given a lot more responsibility and will benefit from a very attractive pay packet! However, it takes some considerable effort to work your way up to …
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If you want to become a nurse in the UK, you need to get the right qualifications. It’s not the kind of job that you can just walk into. You’ll have to know how to care for people and what a nurse is expected to do. If you’re wondering which qualifications you’ll need and how you can …
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As you know, nursing is an important yet extremely busy occupation. Often, you will have to multitask and spend your time doing different things until the end of your shift. When you’re not dealing with patients, you have to answer the phone and handle calls from family members, friends, and other colleagues. And when you think things …
Are you tired of your current job and want a change? Or, have you always wanted to help those less fortunate? If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, a job in the National Health Service is a good choice. Not only do you get to help people, but you also get to work for one …
If you’re thinking about becoming a nurse in the UK, you’ll want to check out these UK nursing scholarships. Save and build your career. Maybe you’re a healthcare assistant and would like to become a registered nurse to improve your salary. Or, you are currently working as a registered nurse but would like to switch to a different area …
Becoming a psychiatric nurse is one of the most noble professions one can pursue. Here’s what to expect on your journey and what will get out of this passion. Are you considering become a psychiatric nurse in the UK? Being a nurse in itself is a noble pursuit. Becoming a psychiatric nurse is an even nobler one …
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