All Nursing articles – Page 22
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NewsTrusts using HCAs in place of nurses
NHS trusts recruited a higher percentage of healthcare assistants than nurses over a two year period, new research has revealed.
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CommentGreater investment in training of healthcare assistants is need of the hour
Healthcare assistants are increasingly plugging the workforce gap, spending more time with patients than nurses, but receive the least amount of training, says Professor Lynne Gell
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CommentPlace children and young people at the heart of the NHS long term plan
Considering a new report stating that child health outcomes in England are poorer than its western counterparts, NHS England should develop a Children and Young People’s Health Strategy as part of its long term plan, says Professor Russell Viner
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NewsChief nurse named in whistleblowing letter leaves troubled FT
A trust’s chief nurse, embroiled in a whistleblowing investigation, has resigned from her post.
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NewsHancock signals new crackdown on agency staff
Health secretary Matt Hancock has signalled the government will launch a further crackdown on the use of agency staff.
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NewsNeighbouring trust brought in to support struggling DGH
A trust criticised for the safety of its emergency services has brought in a neighbouring provider to help support improvements in nursing and A&E, HSJ has learned
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NewsRCN to hold elections for new council following mass resignation
The Royal College of Nursing will hold an election “as soon as possible” to recruit a new council, as most current members have decided to stand down.
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NewsCQC chief inspector quits to lead nursing watchdog
The Care Quality Commission chief inspector of adult social care Andrea Sutcliffe has been appointed the new chief executive of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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NewsRCN council lose 'no confidence' vote over NHS pay deal
The Royal College of Nursing Council has lost a vote of no confidence at an emergency general meeting this afternoon sparked by anger over the union’s handling of the NHS pay deal.
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NewsNMC removes barriers for newly qualified non-EU nurses
Non EU-trained nurses and midwives will be able to apply to work in the UK immediately after qualifying, following changes by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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NewsTrainee nursing associates to be counted in staffing levels
Trainee nursing associates will be able to be counted as part of ward staffing levels prompting concerns about the standard of education and safety.
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NewsThousands of NHS staff use speak up guardians
More than 7,000 NHS staff raised concerns with a local freedom to speak up guardian according to the latest data.
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NewsUpdated: Outstanding FT cites 'unrealistic' funding challenge after baby death
Inadequate funding and unsafe staffing at an outstanding trust contributed to the death of a baby girl last winter, a coroner has found.
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News'Unhealthy competition' for nurses must end, says care minister
An “unhealthy competition” for nursing staff between the NHS and social care sector must end, a government minister has said.
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NewsGovernment announces £10,000 “golden hello” for NHS district nurses
The government will offer “golden hellos” to nurses who want to train as a district nurse in an attempt to boost workforce numbers, the minister for care has announced.
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HSJ LocalUPDATED: Hospital board decides against emergency proposal to suspend cancer ops
A hospital has decided against rolling out emergency proposals discussed today to suspending cancer and urgent operations but it could postpone routine operations because of significant staff shortages.
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CommentCowper’s Cut: The NHS needs to prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit, and so for no more money
Andy Cowper discusses the possible consequences of a likely “no deal” Brexit for the NHS
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HSJ InteractiveLeadership Q&A: Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust
Tracy Allen, chief executive of Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust, explains how the role of executive director of quality/chief nurse will be a key influencer in health and social care integration across Derbyshire
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NewsHigh staff vacancies push up NHS pay bill
The number of vacant posts in NHS trusts has increased by almost 10 per cent in the first quarter of this year and driven an overspend on temporary staff to manage the workload.
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HSJ InteractiveEmbedding apprenticeships into recruitment and training processes
To meet the growing workforce shortage, new apprenticeship standards are being designed to ensure the NHS gets the skills it needs, says Karen Woodward