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Career advice
Moving from band 5 to band 6: what’s the best way to progress quickly?
Newly registered nurses start on Agenda for Change band 5, with progression to band 6 depe
How can the STAR technique help me in a job interview?
Nursing job interviews questions tend to be grouped into three categories – open-ended, co
Going for promotion? The essential skills you’ll need to demonstrate at band 6-plus
Nurses who want to progress to roles at band 6, 7 and beyond need to be able to demonstrat
Developing clinical leadership skills at band 5 and above
Any nurse, regardless of their experience or role, can demonstrate clinical leadership by
PIP assessor roles: pay, hours, what’s involved – and could I work from home?
Nurses are often recruited to PIP (personal independence payment) assessor roles.
What will happen if I raise a concern? Speaking up and other workplace challenges
How to overcome nursing workplace challenges and not let them hold back your career.
From feedback to critical thinking: what skills do I need as a nurse leader?
Leadership is part of nurses’ every day work, whether advocating for patients, communicati
Nursing at band 6 and up – does flexible working and work-life balance really exist?
NHS nurses are entitled to request flexible working from day one of employment, but in man
A move sideways: why it might just be the best thing for your career
Sideways or lateral career moves in nursing can enhance your long-term chances of promotio
CPD: is one hour a month enough for your career development?
Continuing professional development (CPD) is vital for nurses to maintain skills, ensure s
How to use feedback to build your confidence and your career
Feedback is a valuable tool that helps nurses to reflect on practice and improve skills.
Redeployment: how can it help with my career development?
In healthcare settings, redeployment is common practice and involves temporarily or perman
An annual appraisal is a chance for nurses to review the previous year with their manager,
Nurses need to remain up-to-date with their knowledge and clinical skills to ensure safe pr
Any nursing professional can make an error – and it does not need to be something that
Every nurse must revalidate their Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration every th
Nurses are in a good position to see when improvements can be made to areas of practice in
Working from home can offer flexibility, which can be great for nurses who have other commi
