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Junior Doctors FORCED to Work Under New Contract for 4 Years

Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, has today announced that newly qualified Doctors will be forced to work for the NHS under the new contract for the first 4 years of their career.

Many Junior Doctors, disheartened by the imposition of the new contract, have up-rooted their families and moved abroad in search of better life and safer working conditions.

But in Jeremy Hunt’s latest move these…

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Junior Doctors Announce Three More Five-day Strikes

The BMA has today announced that Junior Doctors will strike again this month due to the ongoing dispute around changes to their contracts and working conditions. BMA warns further strikes will follow.

The walk-out will take place between 8am and 5pm between the 12th to 16th of September 2016, so technically it is not five-day strike but a strike on five consecutive days.

In this significant…

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Ebola Nurse Accused of "Intending to Conceal" Temperature

Pauline Cafferkey, a Nurse who contracted Ebola whilst graciously volunteering her time in Africa during the outbreak, is currently subject to an NMC Investigation for “Intending to Conceal” her temperature from medical staff.

Pauline was sadly infected with the disease while working at a Save the Children’s treatment facility in West Africa in December 2014 after responding to an NHS appeal.

In…

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Nurses are the Most Trusted Profession of 2016

An international survey ranked Nurses as the overall most trusted profession shortly followed by Doctors, Pharmacists and Engineers.

The survey, which was conducted internationally of 30 different professions ranked Nurses as the most ethical and honest profession of all (1) (2) (3).

Researchers have ranked Nurses the most trusted profession consistently for the last 22 years.

Bankers,…

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9 Ways Nursing is NOTHING like on TV

Being a Nurse is nothing like you see on TV. It isn’t that glamorous, it doesn’t pay that well and we certainly don’t do it to marry a Doctor.

TV portrays a very strange image of Nurses as minimally qualified, doctor loving, order taking, glamorous and sexy icons of the healthcare world – the reality however is very different.

RELATED: 10 FACTS ABOUT BEING A STUDENT NURSE.

We don’t just do as…

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Wales to Indroduce Minimum 'Nurse Staffing Act' in April 2017

Wales to Indroduce Minimum ‘Nurse Staffing Act’ in April 2017

The Welsh Health Secretary has today announced that NHS Wales is preparing the consultation on the ‘Nurse Staffing Act of 2016’, which will look at the minimum staffing levels within acute trusts in Wales from April 2017.

The Nursing Staffing Act 2016, which was passed in March, requires Welsh health boards and NHS Trusts to comply with set minimum staffing requirements. The nurse to patient…

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Revalidation Feedback "Overwhelmingly Positive" says NMC

Revalidation Feedback “Overwhelmingly Positive” says NMC

The Nursing and Midwifery Council published data this week showing that 35,000 Nurses and Midwives have successfully completed their revalidation since it’s introduction in April.

They claim the data highlights that renewal rates are in line with those seen in previous years, with no evidence of revalidation having an adverse effect on the register. The NMC reaffirm that across the four UK…

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How often should I get my Increment?

Agenda for Change pay points, or increments, are designed to reward you for continued service to the NHS and the constant development of your skills base.

How often should I receive an increment? You should move up a pay point or receive an increment on a yearly basis.

Is my increment automatic? Increasingly increments are no longer automatic and are linked with your annual review and job…

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The Ultimate Guide to NHS Discounts

This guide to NHS Staff Discounts provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date list of discounts available only to NHS Employees with a valid NHS ID card.

There are tons of high street and online stores that want to say ‘thank you’ to NHS Staff by offering a very exclusive discount.

Amazon Prime – £39 per year. Sign up using a University or NHS email.

Alton Towers– Up to 45% discount over…

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Dr Kate Granger Passes Away #HelloMyNameIs

Dr Kate Granger, a terminally ill Doctor and creator of the #HelloMyNameIs campaign, has sadly passed away.

Her husband, Chris Pointon took to social media to announce her death in a touching tribute. “Peacefully & surrounded by loved ones @grangerkate passed away yesterday. RIP my soul mate & TY. Love u 4ever…”

Dr Granger, who was receiving care at St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds, achieved her…

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Mentor Feedback Template for NMC Revalidation

NMC Revalidation was introduced in April 2016 and part of the requirement for revalidation is to obtain feedback on your practice. This feedback can be obtained from patients or other members of the MDT.

This form has been designed to enable students to give structured feedback to practice mentors. Use of this form is not essential – we have created it for ease and to help prevent duplication.

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Hospitals warns Pokemon Go Fans to stay away from A&E

NHS Trusts have started to issue warnings to Pokemon gamers about the use of Accident and Emergency Departments as Pokemon Gyms & Pokestops.

The Royal Stoke Hospital was the first to tell gamers not to enter its accident and emergency department while hunting for Pokemon after it has been designated a Pokemon Gym.

Several hospitals have said they are unconcerned about the use of their sites as…

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Do I pay my NMC Registration while on Maternity Leave?

According to the NMC you need to ensure you keep up-to-date with NMC Registration payments and any Revalidation requirements even when you are not at work.

The NMC website says “If you are receiving pay as a nurse or midwife while on maternity, sick or annual leave, you will need to maintain your registration with us throughout this period.”

Changes to the rules around a discretionary period of…

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4-Hour A&E Targets & Fines to be Scrapped

Some Hospitals in England have had key fines scrapped with the aim of improving their financial position and to help meet financial savings goals.

This announcement comes on the same day the Department of Health announced NHS Student Bursaries are to be cut.

Previously, NHS trust in England were fined £120 for any patient who had to wait for more than 4 hours in A&E. This time-frame starts from…

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Agenda for Change Pay Scales & Points 2016-2017

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The following is a guide to Agenda for Change (AfC) pay rates from April 2016 to April 2017.

You should check with your employer to confirm the pay rate for any post for which you are applying as some organisations are now deviating from the Agenda for Change scale.

This pay system covers all staff except doctors, dentists and very senior managers. Each of…

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Facts & Myths: NHS Bursaries to Student Loans

Will you be affected by the removal of NHS Student Bursaries? Are you thinking of completing your Nurse training? We will try to explore the FACTS and the MYTHS around the NHS Bursary removal.

Todays confirmation that NHS Student Bursaries are to be withdrawn is a big blow to many, especially mature students or those with families.

When do these changes start?

Only students starting on…

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DoH Confirms Student Nurses WILL Lose Their Bursaries

The Department of Health have today ended the consultation on NHS Bursaries and confirmed that they are set to be withdrawn.

Following the consultation on reforms to the education funding for nursing, midwifery and allied health professional (AHP) students, the government has set out its plans withdraw the current bursary model and move towards student loans.

The news, posted on the Department…

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