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

A well-structured, crisp and concise CV is crucial to your career progression as a nurse. If you can grab the attention of the employer by presenting your experience in a succinct yet engaging manner using linguistic flair, then you won’t have trouble landing a role! In this guide we share our top 3 top tips for getting your CV noticed as a nurse. 1. Keywords are your best friend Highlight your impressive range of experience by using keywords from the job description. This w

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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