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Become a Psychiatric Nurse: Here’s the Path to Take

Feb 22, 2017 //  by admin

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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Category: Advance Your Career, Education, Job Search

Family Support worker giving support to a family (womand and daughter)

Family Support Workers: 6 Skills You (and the UK) Need

Feb 22, 2017 //  by admin

Family Support Workers are everyday heroes. While every family has their fair share of problems, and many families will face difficulties at one time or another, some may have more complex needs than others. When things really seem to go south for your family, it’s good to know there are people ready and willing to jump …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Education, Job Search

How to become an Oncology nurse in the Uk – infographic

Jan 31, 2017 //  by admin

UK Nurses follow a complete Nursing degree program to become an Oncology nurse. Oncology nurses specialise in treating patients diagnosed with cancer. They have to be able to educate the patients and family members across the treatment and be truthful about their illness. Oncology nurses are required to carry out assessments on the patients medical state …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Education

How to become a registered nurse in the UK – infographic

Jan 30, 2017 //  by admin

A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and has passed a national licensing exam to obtain a nursing license. ‘A shortage of nurses at band 5-level across the board means there are plenty of job opportunities across the country,’ says Cathy Taylor, careers advisor for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Education

Nursing recruiters reveal 7 things that could get you hired

Jan 18, 2017 //  by admin

Whether you’re looking for bank work or your next permanent nursing job, a good recruitment consultant can make all the difference. Recruiters know what’s happening with local employers and can tell you about potential opportunities, as well as the skills currently in most demand. So how do you make sure you’re top of the recruiter’s list? We …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Interviews

How to become an advanced nurse practitioner

Jan 11, 2017 //  by admin

The role of advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) was introduced to the NHS in the 1990s and is now an established part of the healthcare team, both in general practice and in hospital settings. Despite this, there remains a lack of clarity about the role. So what is an advanced nurse practitioner? Also known as advanced practitioners or …

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Category: Advance Your Career

Health care assistant (HCA) in the workplace helping lady in a wheelchair

How to become a healthcare assistant

Dec 21, 2016 //  by admin

If you are caring and compassionate and like the idea of offering hands-on care and having a lot of contact with patients, a job as a health care assistant (HCA) might be for you. Where they work Sometimes known as clinical support workers, nursing assistants, nursing auxiliaries or auxiliary nurses, HCAs work in a variety of settings, …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Job Search

Delegation tips for busy nurses

Delegation tips for busy nurses

Dec 15, 2016 //  by admin

Many nurses feel daunted at the prospect of delegating, but it’s an important skill and one worth mastering. Done well, it can free up some of your time to focus on more complex patient cases, as well as helping to develop the skills of nursing support staff. It’s important that you are clear on your …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Workplace

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7 ways to improve your reflection for revalidation

Oct 19, 2016 //  by admin

As part of the new revalidation process, nurses and midwives must provide at least five written pieces of reflection. These can be based on your continuing professional development (CPD), a practice-related event, or feedback from colleagues or patients. When choosing what to write about, you should pick something that happened in the three years prior …

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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

Midwifery in the UK: Turn Your Passion for Babies Into a Career

Oct 6, 2016 //  by admin

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 …

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Paediatric nurse training

Paediatric nurse training – have you got what it takes?

Sep 21, 2016 //  by admin

Children’s nursing is hugely rewarding, but can also be emotionally demanding. If you’re interested in becoming a paediatric nurse, here’s what to expect from the training and how to decide whether the job is right for you. What the job involves Paediatric nurses work in hospitals, homes and the community, assessing the needs and caring for …

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The 2016 Nursing Salary List: Which Nurses Make the Most?

Sep 8, 2016 //  by admin

The UK is in the midst of a healthcare staffing crisis, and this has affected nursing salaries. An ageing population is in need of more care, and this means that the trend toward increasing the ratio of nurses to patients in hospitals has intensified. In fact, the Centre for Workforce Intelligence predicted that in 2016, …

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Category: Advance Your Career, In the News

Paramedic training

Paramedic training – have you got what it takes?

Aug 17, 2016 //  by admin

Are you considering a career as a paramedic, but feeling apprehensive about the demands of a role on the frontline of the health service? Read on to discover what paramedic training involves and the kind of skills and qualities you need for the job. What the role involves Paramedics work on their own or with …

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How to become a phlebotomist

Aug 3, 2016 //  by admin

Phlebotomists take blood samples from patients, then label and send them off to the laboratory for analysis and testing. If you’re interested in working in a healthcare role and don’t mind the sight of blood, read on for the skills, requirements and training you need. Where they work Phlebotomists work in a variety of healthcare settings – mainly …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Workplace

Healthy play nurse playing with child girl

Becoming a healthy play specialist

Jul 13, 2016 //  by admin

If you enjoy working with children and would like a career in healthcare, a job as a healthy play specialist might be for you. Read on to discover what the role involves and the skills, qualifications, and experience you’ll need. What does it involve? Sometimes referred to as “hospital play specialists”, healthy play specialists are …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Workplace

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How to negotiate better pay in the independent sector

Jul 6, 2016 //  by admin

Negotiating salary can be a daunting task for healthcare workers in the private sector, particularly if you’re used to set pay-bands within the NHS. Whether you want to secure a better package at interview or ask your boss for a pay rise, here’s how to make your case and get a better deal. Do some …

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Can you still afford to be a nurse in London?

Jun 22, 2016 //  by admin

London is without doubt one of the great cities of the world and has plenty to offer as a place to live and work, including many globally renowned medical institutions. When it comes to job opportunities, there are plenty of nurses jobs in London. However the capital has a notoriously high cost of living and its …

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Category: Advance Your Career, In the News, Work-Life Balance

Disability nurse with patient in wheelchair

Furthering your career in learning disability nursing

Jun 15, 2016 //  by admin

As a qualified learning disability nurse you already have some experience of the role – but how do you further your career? Heike Guilford, Managing Director of The Coaching Nurse, shares the advice that has seen her successfully progress her own career from support worker to head of nursing services and beyond. 1. Understand your organisation …

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revalidation

7 myths and misconceptions about revalidation

Jun 8, 2016 //  by admin

Concerned about the new revalidation process? We’ve tackled some of the most common concerns, as well as the myths and misconceptions, to put your mind at ease. 1.  ‘I’m worried my writing skills aren’t good enough to complete the reflection piece’ Many nurses worry about the reflection piece of revalidation, but you don’t need formal …

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Networking tips for nurses who hate networking

Apr 12, 2016 //  by David-sf

You might shudder at the idea of networking and consider it horrible business speak, but the truth is that developing professional contacts is important for your career progression, as well as being necessary to meet the new revalidation requirements. Nick Simpson, CEO of nursing agency MSI Group, explains: ‘Under new regulations, nurses will have to obtain …

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Category: Advance Your Career, Workplace

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How to become a nurse lecturer

Jan 12, 2016 //  by David-sf

If you enjoy teaching others and have experience and knowledge in a specialist nursing area, becoming a nurse lecturer could be the next step in your career. Read on to discover the qualifications and experience you need, and what it takes to succeed in the role. What the role involves Nurse lecturers are employed by …

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