Workforce

NHS’s Chief Nursing Officer encourages more male students to consider a career in nursing

The NHS’s Chief Nursing Officer for England is encouraging male students getting their exam results today not to be put off by outdated stereotypes about the profession.  Duncan Burton, who became the first man to hold the post last year, wants students to consider a career in nursing and has shared his experience of how […]

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NHS responds to announcement that resident doctors will go ahead with strikes

Commenting on the announcement from the BMA that resident doctors will go ahead with strikes from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July, Professor Meghana Pandit, NHS England Co-National Medical Director (Secondary Care), said: “Patients and clinicians from across the country will be extremely disappointed at the BMA Resident Doctors Committee’s […]

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Care leavers supported into NHS careers

Hundreds of people brought up in care are being supported into careers in the NHS, as part of a new scheme. Care leavers are offered work experience, shadowing, and training opportunities to develop their skills, as well as CV writing tips and interview practice to help them step on the NHS career ladder. The NHS […]

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