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Nurse role re-banding: a nurse sits with her laptop, poring over paperwork

Practical tips on what to do if you think your role and competencies are being undervalued

25 Nov 2025
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Nursing career choices: a smiling nurse talking to a patient on a hospital ward

Specialist nurses’ tips and advice, and how early nursing experiences shaped their careers

13 Nov 2025
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Nurse volunteers: (left to right) NHS nurse Peter Howie, advanced nurse practitioner and primary care nurse  Sarah Allen, and senior hospital matron Peter Hollely

How volunteering to use your nursing skills can open up experiences and opportunities

10 Nov 2025
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Band 6 nurse roles: senior ward nurse supports more junior nurse at patient’s bedside

Tips on achieving your ambitions if you want to avoid some of the stresses of management

06 Nov 2025
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AI for nursing job applications: illustration showing a person and an AI robot reviewing candidates CVs

AI tools can cut down the work involved, but what are the potential pitfalls?

23 Oct 2025
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Matron careers opportunities for nurses: a senior nurse leader talks to a nurse colleague at ward nurses’ station

Find out about a role that gives nurses influence over care quality and patient safety

02 Oct 2025
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Nursing job profiles: illustration of a band 5 nurse stepping up into a band 6 position

Updated NHS job profiles are here – find out how they might affect your pay and band

18 Sep 2025
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Nurse job interviews: woman talks to interview panellists who sit opposite

No need to dread revealing gaps in your knowledge – here’s how to turn them into positives

28 Aug 2025
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Assertiveness in nursing: a nurse gestures during a conversation with a colleague

Tips on developing assertiveness skills, and phrases to use in difficult situations

21 Aug 2025
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Expert nurse witness: a woman giving evidence in court

Sharing your expertise in legal cases not only pays well, but counts as participatory CPD

26 Jun 2025
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Portfolio nursing career: a smiling nurse dressed half in blue uniform, and half in a suit, to illustrate pursuing a portfolio career as a nurse and a manager

How blending roles could help you maintain skills and widen your horizons

19 Jun 2025
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Illustration of a nurse pausing in front of a large question mark, symbolising a major decision

Key questions that can help you decide what to do next if you’re considering moving on

29 May 2025

The programme that involves working with band 5 colleagues after time away from care

22 May 2025

Expert advice to help you highlight your strengths and boost your chances of success

14 Apr 2025

Tips for those new to the role, from leadership and team development to mentor support

03 Apr 2025

The attractions and downsides of taking a job conducting benefit claimant assessments

27 Mar 2025

While guidelines allow staff to request flexibility, many report requests are denied

06 Mar 2025

Even if it’s not positive, it can help you to develop skills and strengths – find out how

12 Feb 2025