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Spirit of collaboration

13 April 2016

Nursing Standard

Careers

Team working has always been a core skill for healthcare professionals, and with collaborative working very much part of NHS chief executive Simon Stevens’ Five Year...

How to leave your job

10 August 2016

Nursing Standard

Careers

‘Leaving a job is never a decision you should take lightly,’ says Nick Simpson, CEO of health recruitment agency MSI Group. ‘Every nursing professional has things...

How to become a good problem solver

14 September 2016

Nursing Standard

Students

Nurses face many problems in the workplace on a daily basis, so the ability to solve or overcome them is essential to the job. If you are a nursing student and feel...

Make an impression

20 January 2016

Nursing Standard

Careers

Starting a new job can be exciting and daunting in equal measure, but there are things you can do to alleviate nerves on your first day.

Networking benefits

17 February 2016

Nursing Standard

Careers

Making time for networking should be an essential part of every nurse’s career. As well as helping you get ahead professionally, it enables you to share expertise...

Make the right choice

30 March 2016

Nursing Standard

Careers

Like buses, you wait ages for a suitable job, then two come along at once. So what should you do when faced with multiple job offers?

Set fresh goals to revitalise your passion for nursing

15 June 2016

Nursing Standard

Careers

We have probably all had days where the idea of going into work is as appealing as a slap in the face, but what if you start to feel like this every day?

Clear communication

10 February 2016

Nursing Standard

Careers

In health care, effective communication can directly affect positive outcomes. Ineffective or poor communication can cost lives, be it by a missed diagnosis, a...

Vacancy boom encourages nurses back onto the wards

06 July 2016

Nursing Standard

Careers

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show a 50% increase in nursing vacancies between 2013 and 2015, so if you’re a nurse thinking of going back to...

Should I leave the NHS and work for an agency?

16 November 2016

Nursing Standard

Careers

Agency nursing offers a strong alternative to permanent employment, says Hays Healthcare recruitment company director Simon Hudson, adding that many nurses choose it...