ATTENTION NURSES, HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CV

11 months ago By Maxine Fennell

Creating a compelling curriculum vitae (CV) is crucial when applying for nursing positions. Here are some tips to help you prepare your CV for a...

5 STRATEGIES TO REDUCE HIGH STAFF TURNOVER IN YOUR CARE HOME

11 months ago By Maxine Fennell

BUILDING A STABLE TEAMIn the dynamic world of healthcare, care homes play a pivotal role in providing compassionate and quality services to residents. However, high...

5 SKILLS TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL CLINICAL LEAD

12 months ago By

​Embarking on the journey to become a clinical lead is a significant career step that demands a unique skill set beyond clinical expertise. As healthcare...

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A PRIVATE NURSE?

12 months ago By Maxine Fennell

Becoming a private nurse opens a world of possibilities for those seeking a career characterised by autonomy, meaningful connections, and continuous growth. If you're passionate...

Understanding the Taxation Changes for Second Jobs in the UK: Agency Work

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

For many people in the UK, having a second job has been a way to boost their income, achieve financial goals, or simply pursue a...

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​World Mental Health Day is held on the 10th October every year. Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10th October. The theme...

INTERVIEW TIPS TO GET YOU THE JOB

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​To excel in your dental job interview, you'll need to showcase your skills, experience, and professionalism effectively. Here are five top tips to help you...

PERKS OF PURSUING A TEMP NURSING POSITION: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

It's common knowledge that nursing is one of the healthcare industry's most exciting and fulfilling professions. In addition to delivering essential medical treatment, nurses also...

5 SIGNS YOUR JOB AS A STAFF NURSE IS TOO STRESSFUL

about 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

Recognising when one's duties as a staff nurse have become too much is not a luxury in the world of a nurse's career; it's a...

3 TOP TIPS TO KEEP YOUR NURSES MOTIVATED ON SHIFT

over 1 year ago By

Embodying the role of a nurse is akin to wielding a superpower, demanding unyielding commitment, boundless empathy, and unwavering strength. Nursing is a journey filled...

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION SOLUTIONS: 3 EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

Recruitment & Retention Solutions: 3 Effective StrategiesIn the healthcare sector, where there is a tremendous need for qualified professionals and fierce competition for top personnel,...

REFLECTING ON 75 YEARS OF THE NHS AND NURSING

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​Reflecting on 75 Years of the NHS and Nursing: A Journey of Compassion and CareThroughout its seventy-five-year history, the National Health Service (NHS) has consistently...

THE DEMAND FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS IS HIGHER THAN EVER

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​The Demand for Healthcare Workers is Higher Than Ever!The healthcare industry in the UK is currently experiencing a tremendous demand for skilled professionals. There are...

3 MAIN ADVANTAGES OF TEMPING IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

It's no secret that temping has become all the rage, even in the healthcare industry. The healthcare sector is booming with temporary job opportunities that...

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING AN EFFECTIVE CV FOR THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

The skill of writing a painstakingly produced and compelling curriculum vitae (CV) can considerably improve your chances of landing your desired position in today's fiercely...

THE CULT OF COMPLAINING: WHY DO WE SPEND SO MUCH TIME MOANING ABOUT WORK?

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​The cult of complaining: why do we spend so much time moaning about work?Put your hands up if you have any chronic complainers at work?Top...

HOW TO ASK FOR A PAY RISE

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​​How to ask for a pay riseIn everyday life we negotiate without even realising it – for example, with family, friends and colleagues.Firstly know your...

10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WORKING IN A CARE HOME

over 1 year ago By

​There are many different roles open to you in the care sector; from working in a care home to visiting someone’s house to care for...

HOW TO BE A GOOD MANAGER AND LEADER

over 1 year ago By Maxine Fennell

​The number one attribute to being a successful Manager is to have passion. You need to help shape and drive the culture of your organisation,...

TACKLING DAILY STRESS & BOOSTING YOUR WELL-BEING

almost 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

​Tackling daily stress and boosting your well-being.We all commonly find ourselves saying, ‘I feel stressed’, ‘I’m so stressed out’ or ‘Today is such a stressful...

TOP TIPS TO EXCEL IN YOUR JOB INTERVIEW

almost 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Top tips to excel in your job interviewYou might be a fantastic healthcare professional but struggle at interviews and that’s okay! We are here to...

EMPOWER YOUR NURSES AND SUPPORT TEAM

almost 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Empower your nurse and support teamThe start of the new year is the perfect time to create a new habit for the team – regular...

NEW YEAR, NEW JOB

almost 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

New year, New jobThe beginning of a new year can trigger a desire for change and something new, which can easily apply to work, but...

SHOULD I BECOME AN NHS NURSE OR A PRIVATE NURSE?

almost 2 years ago By Maxine

Should I Become an NHS Nurse or a Private Nurse?Anyone working towards a job in nursing no doubt has a thousand questions about their upcoming...

NURSES SET TO HOLD BIGGEST- EVER STRIKE

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

​Nurses set to hold biggest-ever strikeThe biggest nursing strike in NHS history is set to take place before Christmas. The Royal College of Nursing is campaigning for...

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Today is World Mental Health Day is a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how...

MINI- BUDGET AND THE IMPACT ON YOU

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fenneell

Mini-budget and the areas that impact you. Key points relating to healthcare:  Employer National Insurance (NI) contributions and dividends tax will be cancelled, as will...

7 TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR MANAGERS

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fenneell

7 Time Management Tips for Managers If you are a Manager, you’ll know how demands and expectations have increased. Here are 7 time management tips...

QUEEN ELIZABETH II REMEMBERED FOR THE WAY SHE TIRELESSLY CHAMPIONED NURSES AND NURSING ISSUES

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

It only felt like yesterday (actually 34 years ago) that my name was picked out of a hat to present the Queen with a book...

IS LOCUM LIFE FOR YOU?

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fenneell

Is locum work for you? Locumming is  great career choice. Many people are suited to locum work, including those between permanent positions, those in part-time...

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT

about 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

First impressions count Preparation is essential. Check for online reviews from patients and fellow medical practitioners – read the positive, the negative, and the mediocre...

5 SKILLS TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL CLINICAL LEAD

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

The purpose of the Clinical Lead role is to clinically support the department to promote and ensure excellent patient care. Clinical leads should have the...

Care Worker Interview Questions

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Care Worker Interview Questions If you like a varied job where no two days are the same, then care work could be your perfect career....

WHY WORK IN A CARE HOME? 8 GOOD REASONS TO WORK IN SOCIAL CARE

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

If you’re looking for a rewarding new career, you may want to consider whether the care industry would be an appropriate fit for you. We...

EXTREME HEATWAVE: APPEAL TO DENTAL EMPLOYERS TO PROTECT STAFF

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Hi #FIRST#,   As I am sat here writing this I feel like the Wicked Witch of The East...     Literally.... I am melting....

IMPORTANCE OF PATIENT TRACKING AND PROMPT FOLLOW UP

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Tracking your patients and prompt follow up for a successful business.  Providing effective follow-up to patients requires consistency and sensitivity.  It’s hard to gauge how...

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW RECEPTIONIST TO JOIN YOUR TEAM?

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Your receptionist is an integral part of your team and patient experience. They are the first person a potential patients talks to, they welcome patients...

OFFICE MOVE!

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Sorry for the radio silence recently. We just had a big old office move. It was only a minute down the road…but could have been...

ARE YOU A NURSE AND LOOKING FOR A PAY RISE?

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

In everyday life we negotiate without even realising it – for example, with family, friends and colleagues. If you have an appraisal coming up and...

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEEK

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

This week is mental health awareness week organised by The Mental Health Foundation to raise public and professional awareness, this year’s theme is ‘loneliness’. We...

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD CV

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

Make your first impression count.  Your CV needs to clearly outline your experience and what you can offer your prospective employer. Don’t waffle too much;...

3 QUALITIES EVERY TREATMENT COORDINATOR SHOULD HAVE

over 2 years ago By Maxine Fennell

If you’re a treatment coordinator, you are a crucial part of your practice’s success as you work closely with patients, ensuring they are at the...

8 ways to motivate your Nurse

over 2 years ago By Ed Sobers

  Employee engagement and motivation is often an important part of a successful dental practice. 1.Communication A happy nursing team will lead to a well...

Bittersweet - cost of living squeeze on Nurses

over 2 years ago By Richard Cresswell

I am sure you are well aware… Yesterday, was the start of the new Tax year. Not normally the most fascinating of subjects I must...

The new and improved NHS Pay rise proposal – is it below inflation and how much extra will health workers actually get?

about 3 years ago By Richard Cresswell

In recognition of the incredible work the NHS has done during the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK Government recently announced its most recent pay increase offer....

The benefits of working with a recruitment agency

about 3 years ago By Richard Cresswell

If you have vacant nursing roles to fill, they simply won’t wait. Under-pressure healthcare organisations need to find the right staff as quickly as possible, but this...

Global Covid-19 vaccine rollout

about 3 years ago By Jesse Rashley

As the global rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine gathers pace, the healthcare industry continues to be in demand on an unprecedented scale. A pre-Covid shortage...

The Cost Of High Staff Turnover In Care Homes

over 3 years ago By Richard Cresswell

Working in a care home, you are no doubt very aware of the increasingly high staff turnover in the sector, with unnecessary numbers of resignations...

Five Ways To Overcome Skills Shortages In Your Nursing Home

over 3 years ago By Richard Cresswell

Nursing Homes stand or fall on the quality of their people – and if your Nursing Home can’t recruit enough Nursing staff with the right...

Considering a career in nursing? Everything you need to know about nursing pay rates

over 3 years ago By Richard Cresswell

People are attracted to a career in nursing for many reasons. One of the most common is a strong instinct to care for and make...

Why Nurses change career from a NHS setting to a Nursing Home

almost 4 years ago By Richard Cresswell

Nursing home nursing often falls under the radar to those Nurses working in an NHS hospital setting. NHS nurses are often unaware that nursing home...

Nursing degree applications skyrocket throughout Covid-19!

about 4 years ago By Ed Sobers

Speaking on International Nurses Day, Sir Simon Stevens (NHS chief executive) thanked nurses for all they have done during the greatest global health emergency in...

An Interview with Lockdowns Top Biller – Mr Wolosz!

over 4 years ago By Jesse Rashley

Seb has maintained the highest billing average throughout the lockdown period and remained steadfast in everything he does! Seb talks us through motivation, family time...

Black Lives Matter: Remembering Nurse Mary Seacole

over 4 years ago By Jesse Rashley

In light of the turbulent events of the last few weeks that reflect the inequalities of hundreds of years, it has never been more vital...

200 years of Florence Nightingale: What did she teach us?

over 4 years ago By Jesse Rashley

Dear Reader,As many of you may already be aware, it is International Nurses Day next week which marks 200 years since Florence Nightingale was born...

Helping healthcare workers with personal protective equipment (PPE)

over 4 years ago By Richard Cresswell

Healthcare wokers at risk Workers across the country are being put at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic by a lack of face masks and basic...

Providing your healthcare workers with personal protective equipment (PPE)

over 4 years ago By Richard

Healthcare wokers at risk Workers across the country are being put at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic by a lack of face masks and basic...

CORONAVIRUS: BUSINESS AS USUAL?

over 4 years ago By Jesse Rashley

CORONAVIRUS: BUSINESS AS USUAL?The varying opinions on the long term effects the Coronavirus will have on public health and the entire world’s economy are really...

Benefits of working in a private care home

about 5 years ago By Ed Sobers

What is a care home? ​ Often nurses move from the NHS into the private sector, however you will find that some have started their...

Interview Tips

over 5 years ago By Ed Sobers

There’s no question about it, interviews are scary. You have to go and speak to someone you’ve never met before and encourage them to give...

Reasons for not accepting a counter offer

over 5 years ago By Jesse Rashley

REASONS FOR NOT ACCEPTING A COUNTER OFFER 1. The same circumstances that now cause you to consider a change will repeat themselves in the future,...

How to protect yourself when using Agency staff

over 5 years ago By Ed Sobers

How to protect yourself when using Agency staffWe recently had a new client contact us who informed us that further to a CQC audit they...

How I went from working in a Gym to becoming a top billing Recruitment consultant

over 5 years ago By Alex Bull

Alex – Recruitment consultant, Team Leader Alex’s story is a classic example at HRN of how someone with no previous recruitment experience has made the...

Why a Newly Qualified Nurse should apply to the NMC Register in the first 6 months.

about 6 years ago By Richard

After knuckling down to your studies and achieving success in your nursing or midwifery qualification, it is time to register with the Nursing and Midwifery...

What skills should you have as a healthcare professional?

about 6 years ago By Richard

We put the right people in the right places Do you have what it takes to succeed in this industry? Working in the healthcare profession...

Career opportunities available to nurses

about 6 years ago By Richard

Completing your nursing qualification is an incredible feat. But what opportunities await and what types of job roles could you pursue? Hospitals and GP Practices...

Top 5 questions to ask in your student nurse interview

about 6 years ago By Richard

Going for an interview can be both daunting and exhilarating – the questions, the pressure and of course, saying the ‘right’ thing. However, once you...

5 Things They Don’t Tell You About Being a Nurse

about 6 years ago By Richard

5 Things they don’t tell you about being a nurse. Being a nurse is one of the most challenging and yet rewarding jobs there is....

What qualifications are required to become a nurse?

about 6 years ago By Richard

For some, becoming a nurse has been a lifelong dream. For others, a career change or sudden desire to do something in the healthcare industry...

How to become an NMC registered nurse

about 6 years ago By Richard

Whether you have completed a traditional nursing training and education programme or have accomplished your nursing degree apprenticeship, it’s time to register yourself with the...

Interview Questions

about 7 years ago By Richard

In the upcoming few weeks, our recruitment experts will be sharing their knowledge for your interview success! As a start, read about two of the...

Life with Dementia

about 7 years ago By Richard

There are over 850,000 living with in the UK with dementia today; with 225,000 new sufferers ever year. Although a diagnosis doesn’t necessarily spell the...

5 Benefits of using HRN

over 7 years ago By Richard

#1 You save time We take care of the entire hiring process for you: we send your CV to top clients, arrange interviews and even help...