Career advice

So you’re thinking of doing a PhD? Here’s what you need to know

Advice on the skills you need, how to find work-life balance and financial support, plus t

25 Jan 2024
Going for a band 7 role? What to expect to be asked at your interview

These senior-level positions generally call for leadership and advanced clinical skills.

18 Jan 2024
Nursing and teaching: how to have the best of both worlds

Find out about the university programme enabling healthcare professionals to bridge the ga

11 Jan 2024
How can I advance as a nursing associate?

Role provides opportunities to work beyond band 4, and career progression for healthcare a

04 Jan 2024
Innovations that improve patient care and experience: how to make your vision work

Nurses who turned inspired ideas into real-world patient-care improvements share their tip

13 Dec 2023
Moving from NHS to social care nursing: what are the benefits?

The career opportunities on offer in the social care sector, including for newly registere

30 Nov 2023
Midlife financial review: do I need one, and how do I do it?

Tips on ensuring your financial future is secure, plus advice on the NHS pension, and why

23 Nov 2023
Safe staffing: how to report concerns, whatever your role or seniority

Our practical guide explains how and in what circumstances to use ‘red flags’ to raise nur

09 Nov 2023
Job interview tips: how to answer those ‘tricky’ questions

Even experienced nurses can find it difficult to talk confidently about their career achie

02 Nov 2023
I’m a learning disability nurse – what are my career options?

There are many pathways you can take for a varied and rewarding career in learning disabil

27 Oct 2023
CPD: what activities count for revalidation?

Continuing professional development is a requirement for NMC revalidation, but it’s not re

12 Oct 2023
Mental health support: what can well-being advisers bring to your workplace?

Nurses need more support than ever, following the pandemic.

05 Oct 2023

Creating a narrative can be an invaluable tool in job applications, and enables nurses to s

27 Sep 2023

Freedom to Speak Up guardians provide support for nurses and other clinicians who raise con

14 Sep 2023

Being a practice supervisor for nursing students on clinical placement is a role for all re

16 Aug 2023

Imposter feelings can erode self-confidence and increase the likelihood of burnout, but the

09 Aug 2023

Advice on reaching your full earning potential, whether by aspiring to senior leadership ro

03 Aug 2023

If a role doesn’t live up to your expectations, should you walk away?

27 Jul 2023

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