What’s the truth? In the world of agency work, few topics generate as much confusion and misconception as holiday pay. Our recent social media poll highlighted just how widespread these misunderstandings can be. Today, we’re diving deep into the truth about holiday pay entitlements for agency workers, regardless of how they’re paid. Picked answer B […]
What’s the truth? In the world of agency work, there’s often confusion surrounding payment structures, particularly when it comes to PAYE (Pay As You Earn) and umbrella companies. We recently conducted a poll that aimed to shed light on common misconceptions, asking workers which statement they believed to be true regarding hourly rates and gross
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According to recent research, the importance of the relationships between young mental health patients and the nurses looking after them has been overlooked. A study of eight young people, eight mental health nursing staff and eight family members, conducted by psychologists from The University of Manchester and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust found that the
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Bluestones Medical is delighted to announce that we have taken steps to become a Climate Positive Workforce. Thanks to teaming up with Ecologi, and the work that they do, we have been able to do our bit in giving back to the planet. Ecologi funds two different types of climate action: one is the planting
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Annette has over 30 years of nursing experience, so she knows a thing or two about Revalidation. Revalidation is something that every single nurse must complete every three years. It can be time-consuming, but you can make things easier for yourself by planning ahead. We asked Annette what her top tips for revalidation are, and
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On Saturday 14th August, some of the Bluestones Medical climbed Snowdon in aid of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd and raised an AMAZING £1,572! The weather may have been drizzly, but it didn’t stop the team from climbing to the top in 2 hours and 12 minutes. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\”10270\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As you may know, the
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\”10010\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HUGE congratulations to our wonderful Natasha Davies who has been promoted to senior consultant. Tash works extremely hard and is very much loved by the Bluestones Medical team, as well as our amazing nurses and healthcare workers. Each week, we ask the team to vote for their \’Medical Marvel\’ of the week. This
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We wanted to share our best practice hygiene advice in relation to COVID-19. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Please follow the below and do this for EVERY shift: Get changed at work and again before you leave work – please do not arrive in your uniform prior to your shift or leave after your shift in uniform. This will
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Interviews can be a daunting experience for anyone. Going into a new environment and getting judged on your experience, knowledge and attitude in a short period of time can be tough to prepare for. You never truly know what you’ll be faced with and you can rarely be too prepared. But with our quickfire interview
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]No matter where in the world you practise, agency nursing can be hard work. When it comes to agencies a lot of nurses join alongside their current role to earn a little extra money for a rainy day. But what about when you want to take on agency nursing full time? The flexibility to work
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