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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It comes as no surprise that nurses are facing great amount of stress at work and this results to many of them throughout the UK to totally burn out. Prolonged stress levels cause the body to become overworked and can also lead to more serious health problems such as depression and insomnia. Naturally this is …
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Jobmedic.co.uk held a big survey around mental health issues among healthcare professionals asking 500 workers in the industry about their own experience. Results: More than half (56%) of the healthcare professionals admitted to be constantly, or sometimes struggling emotionally at their workplace. Yes, all the time 13% Yes, sometimes 43% Yes, every now and then …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Awareness of assaults on NHS staff has been on the agenda for some years now, but despite several high-profile media and poster campaigns the number of cases is continuing to rise. Figures produced annually by NHS Protect, the body responsible for dealing with crime in the National Health Service, show that the total number of …
As part of the new revalidation process, you must complete 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to your practice as a nurse or midwife. This must be undertaken during the three years prior to your revalidation date – anything before that cannot be counted. While 35 hours may sound like a lot, remember …
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 …
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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Even the best nurses feel overwhelmed sometimes. Delegating and prioritising your workload can help – but if you’re still feeling stressed, here are six strategies that may help. 1. Change your inner dialogue A high workload and unrealistic management expectations can cause pressure – but be aware that negative thinking plays a part too. ‘It’s …
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 …
Most nurses go into the job because they want to help people, but dealing with difficult patients can be hugely challenging, especially for those who are newly qualified. While every patient and situation is different, here are eight tried-and-tested techniques that can help. 1. Assess where the anger’s coming from Nurses are only human and …
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 …
As many as seven-out-of-10 acute hospital beds are occupied by older people, and some 40% of those patients will have dementia (RCN, 2013). While acute general hospital settings are often not conducive to the needs of people with dementia (Alzheimer’s Society, 2009), nurses who offer compassion and person-centred care can – and do – make …
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 …
There will always be people you don’t get on with at work: a senior nurse who tries to undermine you, a mentor who makes impossible demands, or a colleague who doesn’t pull their weight. Dealing with difficult colleagues can add to the stress of an already challenging job, and have a knock-on effect on your …
