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 …
5 roles in the ambulance service
From call handler to ambulance driver and paramedic, there are lots of rewarding jobs in the ambulance service. Here are five roles, what they involve, and how to get into them. Patient transport service (PTS) drivers The patient transport service drives elderly, disabled and vulnerable people to and from routine hospital admissions and other non-urgent healthcare …
Here are 5 Great Reasons to be a Nurse in the UK
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 …
Questions to ask during your nursing interview
The interview is nearly over. You’ve done your best to answer their questions intelligently and now it’s your turn. Don’t pass up the opportunity – ask the right questions and it could land you the job. ‘You’re probably tired of talking, and this might seem like the least important part of the interview, but never underestimate the …
Vocational Qualifications to Have a Brilliant Career
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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How to Become a Speciality Nurse in the U.K.
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 …
Working in the NHS vs. Working in the Private Sector
As a U.K. nurse, your two options are the private or public workforces. Check out the differences in working in the NHS vs. working in the private sector. It’s no secret that the UK’s facing a major nursing shortage. While more and more patients flood our hospitals, there are fewer nurses to provide the necessary care. …
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How New U.K. Nurses can get NHS Jobs
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 …
Tips to Help You Move Up to a Senior Nursing Role Faster
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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What Qualifications Do I Need To Be A Nurse In The UK?
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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Nurse Banding in the UK
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 …
The Role of a Nursery Nurse
Childbirth is an everyday occurrence in life. However, not every mother and would-be mother knows how to handle the experience. Becoming a mother is a daunting and scary task, which is why women need help from professionals with experience and expertise. That’s why the job of a nursery nurse exists – to help out in their time …
Become a Psychiatric Nurse: Here’s the Path to Take
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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Family Support Workers: 6 Skills You (and the UK) Need
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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Midwifery in the UK – infographic
Midwifery is a physically and emotionally demanding job that requires a unique set of human qualities: confidence, compassion, cultural understanding. Midwives in the UK find themselves helping women of many diverse backgrounds and cultures. Some of these women will be given support and advice before, during and after the birth of their babies. This often …
How to become a healthcare assistant
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, …
5 questions to ask before accepting a nursing job offer
The interview went well and you’re confident that you’ll get the job – but do you want it? ‘Sometimes, candidates can be so focused on selling themselves during an interview that they forget to assess whether the role is right for them,’ says Heike Guilford, Managing Director of The Coaching Nurse. ‘That’s why it’s so important …
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NHS or independent sector – which is best for you?
The majority of new-qualified nurses and midwives go on to work in the NHS, but thanks to the changing employment landscape there are now more opportunities than ever to work in the private healthcare sector. If you’re considering which is right for you, our handy guide may help. The numbers The NHS Confederation reported that the organisation employed …
Four roles in the dental team – and how to get into them
There are a number of different roles within the dental team, and each one plays an important part in promoting and maintaining the nation’s dental health. Whether you’re interested in becoming a dental hygienist, dental technician, dental therapist, or a dentist, here’s what you need to know. 1. Dental hygienist Dental hygienists educate and encourage patients to …
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Taking the apprenticeship route: Guide to becoming a nursing associate
At the end of last year, the government announced plans to create a new nursing support role. Those working as a provisionally titled ‘’nursing associate” will deliver hands-on care, working alongside healthcare support workers and fully qualified nurses. If the idea of an apprenticeship in nursing appeals to you, here’s what you need to know. …
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5 well-paid nursing jobs
Newly qualified nurses start on £21,000 per year but with experience and further qualifications, it’s possible to progress to more senior well-paid nursing jobs that pay significantly more. Most jobs in the NHS are covered by the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scales and staff will normally progress to the next pay point each year until they …