* Please note – pop up recruitment events/ interview days are appointment only event – please call to arrange a time slot* 0333 121 4 247 or comment and we’ll get in touch with you. Ilkley – Weds 9th May – 10am – 4pm, 2 Grove Promenade, Ilkley LS29 8AF Bradford – Weds 16th May– 10.30am – 4pm.  -‘Pop up’ recruitment event for Nurses, support workers & Healthcare Assistants  –

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* Please note – pop ups are appointment only event – please call to arrange a time slot* 0333 121 4 247 or comment and we’ll get in touch with you. Bradford – Tues 17th April – 10.00am – 4pm.  -‘Pop up’ recruitment event for Nurses, support workers & Healthcare Assistants  – Bradford’s Job Centre, 38 Vicar Lane, BD1 5AH Harrogate – Thurs 19th April – Harrogate -Job centre Plus,

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Anxiety, stress and anxiety based depression affects thousands of people in the UK. Often going undiagnosed, symptoms can be exacerbated by holding down a job / studying /running a household and it becomes a viscous circle. More than 1 in 10 people are likely to have a ‘disabling anxiety disorder’ at some stage in their life. Whatever the triggers of anxiety, here are some ways to try and help with

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We mean the digital one. With the digital world and social media playing a huge role in our everyday lives, we are all guilty of that quick email, game or weather check before we hit the pillow. With the clocks going forward at the weekend it can further upset our sleep patterns and play havoc for people already working shifts. That blue light emitted from your smart phone, tablet, laptop

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247 Nursing are hosting a ‘Stepathon’ at their head office in aid of Sport Relief. From Monday 19th March until Friday 23rd, we’ll be donning the Lycra (optional!) and taking it in turns to step up to the challenge! Picture is for visualisation purposes only.. 80’s attire is not mandatory. We aim to reach 247,000 by the end of the week. We’d really appreciate any donation you can manage as

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‘I get called ‘Doctor’ every day, and I regularly find myself saying ‘I’m a nurse not a doctor.’ I’m then asked ‘so when will you become a doctor then’ Gary @ 247 Nursing Male roles within the NHS equate to just around 20%, so why are the numbers so low? What is it about the healthcare sector being under represented by the male population? It starts with a preconception, especially

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Top tips & advice for personal safety. Dealing with aggressive behaviour. We can’t give you any wrong or right answers if you are faced with someone portraying aggressive behaviour. Many factors affect the way we all operate on a day to day basis and in turn how we deal with different behaviour. Being mindful how you are feeling is a good start when you are confronted with aggressive behaviour. Stop,

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If you missed out on our recent recruitment days, don’t worry we have other dates coming up, along with our pop up mini events. You can always come to our head office in Ilkley to suit you. Are you or do you know someone interested in joining? More than 6 months UK care related experience? We have so many unfilled shifts in your area. You can also benefit from our

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Have you seen our new competition on Facebook? facebook.com/247nursinguk ❤ #Competition alert❤ Looking for something to do between now & over the Easter holidays? Let the kids (or you) get a bit creative!  Fantastic prize  💥win £100 worth of love to shop vouchers.💥 To enter  All you need to do is like our Facebook page facebook.com/247nursinguk , like & share the competition post, then recreate our 247 Nursing logo; whether that’s decorating a cake or

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Did you know Staphylococcus aureus can live on your uniform? A recent article in the Nursing Times highlighted the fact some staff were not laundering their uniform correctly and a recent study last year found that Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were able to survive on polyester fabric for up to seven days and for up to 21 days on cotton; this ability increases the risk of cross contamination in

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