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Trainee nursing associate Carley Kane is hoping to qualify soon – and already has big plans for encouraging the ‘nursing family’ of tomorrow

The prospect of £2bn in NHS funding a massive blow for patients and staff

Christina McAnea, head of health at Unison, said: “This coalition government has taken a scalpel to the pay body’s report and won’t escape the anger of NHS staff. It’s a disgrace that 70% of nurses will not even get a pay rise this year – what sort of message does this give to the value […]

Preceptorship campaign – March 2022 update Nurses and students have told us how challenging the transition into their first registered roles are. This has been made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic and the pressures on health and social care. UNISON has been working together with the Florence Nightingale Foundation and the Nursing Times to campaign […]

The agreements negotiated mean student nurses who are more experienced will be able to help where they can, be paid and have this work count towards their learning.

Latest figures show that in England there are currently 39,000 nurse vacancies

UNISON has today (Wednesday) announced the dates for strikes and industrial action by health and social services staff in Northern Ireland. Workers represented by the union voted overwhelmingly earlier this month to take action over safe staffing levels and pay parity. Health staff in Northern Ireland are paid less than their colleagues in Britain. Waiting lists […]

A mental health team from Wales talk about what earned them the Team of the Year title at this week’s Nursing Times awards

Stuart Tuckwood has been appointed UNISON’s national nursing officer to help the union promote and defend the interests of nurses. He took up the position this month (September). A registered adult nurse, Stuart spent the past five years at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where he worked in major trauma rehabilitation and later as a charge […]

Date

2 March 2019 10:00am–4:30pm

Location

Hilton Brighton Metropole, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FU

Learn and grow at NTCL Brighton this March We’re heading to Brighton on Saturday 2 March for the first Nursing Times Careers Live job fair of 2019! Whether you’re a qualified nurse or student just getting started, our event is the perfect opportunity to take charge of your career and set goals for the future. […]

Date

10 November 2018 11:00am–5:30pm

Location

Park Plaza Victoria Hotel, London

Prioritise your development Contemplating your next career move? Looking to work on your skills? We’re returning to London for our final Nursing Times Careers Live job fair of 2018 on Saturday 10 November. Whether you’re a qualified nurse or student just getting started, our event is the perfect opportunity to take charge of your career […]

Date

15 September 2018 12:00pm–6:30pm

Location

Hilton Deansgate Hotel, Manchester

We’re taking our Nursing Times Careers Live job fair to Manchester for the first time in 2018. Whether you’re a qualified nurse or student just getting started, our event is the perfect opportunity to take charge of your career and set goals for the future.

Date

24 March 2018 10:00am–4:00pm

Location

Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel Broad Street Bristol BS1 2EL

Take the next step on the ladder to your dream career Whether you’re searching for your first placement or researching options for the next step in your career, Nursing Times Careers Live Bristol provides the perfect opportunity to make a great first impression with employers and work on yourself both professionally and personally. Meet employers […]

The House of Commons Health Committee publishes a report on the nursing workforce

Responding to the government’s announcement today (Tuesday) that it will increase the number of training places for nurses, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “It’s about time the government addressed the impact of their decision to scrap the nursing bursary. Young people have been put off training to become nurses because of this shortsighted policy. “UNISON […]