Due to the inexorable demand for staff in the healthcare sector, practices, hospitals and private trusts up and down the UK are heavily dependent on agency staff to take up last minute shifts and fill gaps in the workforce. As a result, it is an undeniably fantastic time to be a nursing candidate - but why should you choose agency nursing in particular? Variety (is the spice of life) Working as an agency nurse means unlocking access to a world of professional experiences. Mov

Finding a nursing role that suits your individual needs is a big task that is not to be underestimated - especially if you’re already working full time in a healthcare position. Using a recruitment agency to help find your next job in nursing can help ease the pressure and increase your odds of landing a role. Carry on reading to find out more about the key benefits of working with a recruitment agency; whether you’re an experienced nurse looking for a change in pace or a fre

There is a lot of preparation needed before you head to your nursing interview, so we thought we’d give you helping hand. Carry on reading for 5 steps to acing your next nursing interview, put together by our expert team. Do your homework Research the organisation you are hoping to work for well in advance of the interview. Useful things to find out might include what the hospital specialises in, how much funding it receives, its size, who’s in charge and what its targets ar

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