NHS pay and bank cuts: union chief’s take on the hot nursing topics
In the latest Nursing Standard podcast, RCN general secretary Nicola Ranger talks NHS pay, recruitment freezes and bank pay cuts with our senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi. She previews key topics for the upcoming RCN congress 2025, running from 12-15 May, and shares her enthusiasm for Nursing Live, highlighting what makes the free RCNi event special for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
RCN general secretary Nicola Ranger talks NHS pay, recruitment freezes and RCN congress on this week’s Nursing Standard podcast, plus why she’s excited about Nursing Live
NHS pay and recruitment issues, and what to expect at RCN congress
In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, RCN general secretary Nicola Ranger discusses the latest on NHS pay, recruitment freezes and cuts to bank pay with RCNi senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi. She also talks about the hot topics set to be discussed at the college’s annual congress from 12-15 May, and shares what she loves about RCNi’s Nursing Live event.
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