Jan 28, 2021

The NHS and patient-centred care

Patient-centred care is a term frequently used by us, the industry and most importantly the NHS. But what does patient-centred care actually mean? In this post, you can find out its true definition, why the NHS follows this unique healthcare approach, the benefits, and a real-life example. What is patient-centred care? Patient-centred care is an […]

Jan 26, 2021

The problem with presenteeism in the NHS, and why it can’t be ignored

The subject of presenteesim within the NHS is perhaps something that’s been overlooked in recent months; with all NHS staff working tirelessly to protect the public, it’s now become common place to hear stories of doctors, nurses and locums working far beyond their regular hours – all in the name of keeping us all safe. […]

Jan 11, 2021

Interoperability: What is it, and why is it so important to the NHS?

Interoperability seems to be something of the go-to buzzword in the world of healthcare workforce technology right now – and it’s easy to understand why. The digital transformation of the NHS forms a critical part of the 2019 Long Term Plan, which outlines how the NHS must become fit for changing needs of the British […]

Jan 4, 2021

What to expect from a medical recruitment agency in 2021

With such important and demanding job roles, when it comes to securing your next hospital shift, we believe the process with a medical recruitment agency should be simple, efficient and care-free as possible. With plenty of medical recruitment agencies to choose from, we’re here to inform you of five essential features of your chosen agency […]

Dec 16, 2020

6 Key issues holding back the digital transformation of the NHS

Digital transformation is a foundational change in how organisations operate; from fundamental day-to-day business processes, to staffing culture and the end-to-end customer experiences. Whilst it can be logistical challenge, it can lead to organisations being more agile, efficient and responsive to market and business needs. The NHS is currently in the midst of its own digital […]

Dec 14, 2020

NHS winter pressures: what to expect and how to protect our healthcare heroes

In any year, winter can be extremely challenging time for the NHS; but the winter of 2020/21 looks to be especially tough due to the continuing battle against Covid-19 and the virus’ vaccination programme rollout. Given that winter pressures traditionally contribute to one of the NHS’s busiest periods, what exactly can it expect over the […]

Dec 10, 2020

What allied health professional career is right for me?

Health service science and allied health professional careers are in high demand right now. With our NHS dealing valiantly with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic whilst still delivering essential routine services, allied health professionals and health service scientists are a vital component of delivering ongoing exceptional patient care. Like many healthcare careers, jobs in allied health […]

Dec 10, 2020

NHS relocation packages & how to successfully secure one

International healthcare professionals make up a large part of the NHS – as a token of gratitude for relocating to the UK and joining the UK’s healthcare system, some trusts offer relocation packages to support the move. However, NHS relocation packages can often be quite confusing with plenty of questions around the subject… so that […]