NHS vs the private sector nursing TIPS FOR NURSES

 

 

 

What type of graduate employer would you choose?

Our overview of the various graduate employers in nursing and healthcare, including the NHS, the armed forces and independent healthcare organisations.

The best-known face of healthcare provision in England is the NHS. Funded by the government, this massive organisation has been through a seemingly endless series of reorganisations over recent years.
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 At grass-roots level it is grouped into the following areas:

• Primary care: This is the care given to people when they first become aware of a health problem. Primary care providers also offer health education on subjects such as smoking, run clinics, give vaccinations and carry out small surgical operations. Some mental health care provision is also carried out by primary care providers.
• Secondary care and emergency care: This is the care that is provided to people in an emergency or following a referral from a primary care organisation. Conditions treated at this stage tend to be acute or specialist in nature. Primary care trusts plan for secondary care and commission the providers of secondary care services to deliver these plans.
• Tertiary care This refers to specialist care such as renal transplant or cardiac surgery. Tertiary care is usually accessed as a referral from secondary care.

The NHS isn’t the only public sector employer of nurses. The armed forces also employ nurses from all branches of nursing. Employers include the Royal Air Force, the British Army and the Royal Navy. Job opportunities are available in the UK and at overseas bases.

The private sector

Independent healthcare organisations
This sector provides the majority of long-term care available in the UK. The sector also provides acute care services. It has fewer acute hospitals than the NHS but these have a critical role to play in providing a service for private patients and in helping the Department of Health (DH) to reduce waiting lists for acute care mainly through the provision of routine surgery. The independent sector will also play a significant role in enabling the health service in England to introduce patient choice. Independent employers can be divided into three main groups:

• For profit: This term refers to single owners and large corporates who own single and groups of acute hospitals or nursing homes. Single owners are in the minority, particularly in the care-home sector following a spate of mergers and takeovers in recent years.
• Not for profit/registered charities: These can be national organisations, single owners or smaller set ups. The majority of these offer carehome facilities for older people, those with learning disabilities or those with mental health needs. It’s also worth noting that some corporate acute providers have charitable status since they plough any profits they make back into the organisation. Examples include BUPA and Nuffield Healthcare.
• Voluntary: Some organisations in the voluntary sector provide care homes. An example is Mencap.

Other employers

The independent sector is not made up of independent healthcare providers alone. Additional employers include:

• independent schools, eg school nurses
• commercial organisations, such as pharmaceutical companies or publishing companies
• industry, eg occupational health nurses
• the Crown Prosecution Service or other legal representatives, eg expert witnesses
• recruitment consultancies and nursing agencies

Several years’ experience is usually required to do these jobs.
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A job for life?

Whichever employer you choose, remember that there’s nothing stopping you from changing your career direction. In the past, those who had worked in the independent sector sometimes found it difficult to get back into the NHS. Given the current nurse shortages this is no longer the case. Many nurses who work in the NHS also do agency work in the independent sector.

So who would you choose?

One of the biggest factors that will affect your decision to work for an independent organisation or a public sector employer has to be the client group you want to work with. Both the public and independent sectors deal with all members of the community, but broad generalisations that can be made include the fact that the majority of primary care provision is carried out by the NHS, while the majority of care homes are run by independent organisations. Additional factors to consider include:

• Culture and objectives of the employer. Would you prefer to work for a not-for-profit organisation where all the money gets ploughed back into the organisation? Could you cope with the high levels of bureaucracy for which the public sector is renowned?
• Flexibility of the workplace, particularly when it comes to issues such as child care and working hours.
• Salary. Independent employers do not have a national agreement in terms of salary; you need to negotiate the best deal for you. This process is alien to most nurses since under the NHS system there is a set pay scale.
• Terms and conditions. Nurses offered jobs by independent employers should also check the small print in their contract. In particular look for explanations of whether you can expect an annual increment to your salary and what your annual leave allowance might be.
• Quality and standards met by the employer. There are national minimum standards for all independent healthcare organisations and they are inspected against them. Inspection reports are public records so you can ask to see the last report of any organisation you are considering working for.
• Career prospects. The NHS is attractive to nurses wanting to pursue a defined career path while the independent sector is less likely to fulfil all your career aspirations.

CHCESZ ZACZĄĆ NAUKĘ ANGIELSKIEGO ? Oto najlepszy podręcznik dla PIELĘGNIAREK !

Język angielski dla pielęgniarek Kurs podstawowy

Autorzy:	Ewelina Małko, Christopher Govender-Kubiec
Wydawnictwo:	Wydawnictwo Lekarskie PZWL
Copyright:	2010
Rok wydania:	2010
Stron:	174
ISBN:	9788320040906
Wydanie:	1
Oprawa:	miękka
Format:	B5
Edycja:	Pierwsze wydanie

Podręcznik przeznaczony jest do nauki języka angielskiego ogólnego i zawodowego na poziomie elementarnym. Publikacja umożliwia doskonalenie języka ogólnego z uwzględnieniem podstawowego zakresu słownictwa używanego w medycynie.
Uwzględniono w nim szczególnie potrzeby edukacyjne pielęgniarek planujących podjęcie pracy zawodowej za granicą.
Układ materiału oraz proponowane ćwiczenia są pomyślane tak, aby przez stopniowe rozwijanie zasobu słownictwa dojść do poziomu umożliwiającego swobodne porozumiewanie się - zarówno w sytuacjach codziennych, jaki i zawodowych. Doskonałym sprawdzianem umiejętności są zawarte na płycie ćwiczenia opracowane na zasadzie symulacji rozmowy kwalifikacyjnej.
Materiał zgromadzony na płytach CD pozwala stopniowo i efektywne przełamywać bariery mówienia i rozumienie języka obcego.
Autorzy polecają zastosowanie podręcznika nie tylko jako książki kursowej dla szkół medycznych oraz szkół językowych prowadzących kursy specjalistyczne, ale również jako podstawę do nauki indywidualnej

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Informujemy o atrakcyjnej ofercie pracy dla PIELEGNIARKI ANESTEZJOLOGICZNEJ

Atrakcyjna oferta pracy dla doświadczonej pielęgniarki anestezjologicznej ze specjalizacją POZIOM MANAGERSKI:

Koordynator Ds. Medycznych

Teren działania woj. Mazowieckie + warmińsko – mazurskie

O pracodawcy:

  Lider opieki medycznej w Polsce zapewniający  profesjonalną opiekę medyczną w domu pacjenta w zakresie żywienia dojelitowego oraz leczenia respiratorem. Aktualnie prowadzący Ośrodki Domowego Żywienia Dojelitowego w województwach: wielkopolskim, zachodniopomorskim i małopolskim oraz Ośrodki Domowego Leczenia Respiratorem w województwach mazowieckim, śląskim, lubelskim i warmińsko–mazurskim. Opieka dla pacjentów ubezpieczonych jest w całości refundowana przez NFZ. Dbamy o najwyższą jakość usług stale podnosząc nasze standardy, czego potwierdzeniem jest certyfikat ISO 9001:2008

Wymagania wobec kandydata/ kandydatki na stanowisko: Koordynatora ds. Medycznych:

1.   Wykształcenie pielęgniarskie i aktualnie czynne prawo wykonywania zawodu.

2.   Doświadczenie w zakresie pielęgniarstwa anestezjologicznego, intensywnej opieki medycznej.

3.   Specjalizacja w zakresie pielęgniarstwa anestezjologicznego – warunek wymagany.

4.   Aktywne prawo jazdy

5.   Znajomość procedur NFZ.

6.   Doświadczenie w koordynowaniu zespołu, managerskie- będzie atutem.

7.   Wysoka kultura osobista, samodzielność w działaniu, zaangażowanie w rozwój usług pracodawcy.

8.   Możliwość pracy w podległym terenie i wyjazdów służbowych.

 Zakres obowiązków:

1.      Kontrola i  weryfikacja dokumentacji medycznej prowadzonej przez  Zespoły HMV i HEN pod względem dokładności, kompletności  i terminowości jej sporządzania oraz należytego przechowywania. Nadzór nad prawidłowym obiegiem dokumentacji i sporządzenie raportów z przeprowadzonych kontroli. Przekazywanie dokumentacji medycznej do Siedziby Spółki Audyt dokumentacji medycznej ( docelowo elektronicznej )

2.      Udział w procesie comiesięcznego rozliczania kontraktu z NFZ – przekazywanie zbiorczej statystyki z podległego regionu / nadzór nad przerwami w HMV/HEN

3.      Nadzór nad prawidłowością gospodarowania sprzętem i aparaturą medyczną w tym nad ewidencją sprzętu oraz terminowością przeglądów i serwisu oraz zgodnością ewidencji sprzętu w portalach NFZ

4.      Koordynowanie zamówień produktów żywieniowych, sprzętu i materiałów zużywalnych dla pacjentów

5.      Monitorowanie stanu zaopatrzenia magazynu sprzętu medycznego oraz  sporządzanie wykazu  materiałów niezbędnych do prawidłowego funkcjonowania  ośrodków regionalnych PRACODAWCY.

6.      Przyjmowanie zgłoszeń nowych pacjentów ( HEN / HMV )

7.      Uczestnictwo w instalacji pacjenta wentylowanego/żywionego dojelitowo w środowisku domowym oraz na oddziałach szpitalnych obejmujące szkolenie merytoryczne pacjentów/opiekunów/ personelu medycznego.

8.      Kontakt z placówkami medycznymi na podległym terenie w zakresie przekazywania pacjentów do opieki domowej

9.      Reprezentowanie PRACODAWCY na konferencjach I kongresach  

10.   Doraźne wizyty w środowisku pacjenta HMV i HEN ( wizyty kontrolne i coaching personelu medycznego ) – w zależności od potrzeb – średnio raz w miesiącu .

11.   Koordynacja pracy personelu medycznego – pielęgniarek, lekarzy i rehabilitantów ( harmonogramy pracy / zastępstwa )

12.   Rekrutacja personelu medycznego według wewnętrznych standardów 13.   Organizacja i koordynacja procesu szkolenia wstępnego i okresowego personelu medycznego wg wewnętrznych standardów

14.   Dyżury  telefoniczne – pozostawania w gotowości i zapewnienia ciągłego 24 godzinnego kontaktu telefonicznego z pacjentami, opiekunami i personelem medycznym - konsultacje telefoniczne dla pacjentów i personelu;

Pracodawca oferuje:

1.Samodzielne stanowisko na poziomie managerskim z możliwością stałego rozwoju zawodowego w znanej oraz cenionej na rynku firmie.

2.Atrakcyjną stałą pensję wraz z systemem wynagrodzenia bonusowego związanego z osiągniętymi wynikami pracy.

3. Niezbędne narzędzia pracy.

4. Szkolenia oraz dostęp do nowoczesnych rozwiązań systemowych w celu optymalizacji jakości obsługi pacjenta i ośrodkami publicznej służby zdrowia.

5. Pracę w profesjonalnym i doświadczonym zespole specjalistów medycznych.

Aby mieć okazję włączenia się w proces rekrutacyjny prześlij CV z dopiskiem: „Koordynator-mazowieckie” na adres:

NursingCEE@gmail.com

Twoje CV zostanie przesłane pracodawcy.

 

NURSES CAN HAVE A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN PHARMA

Are you a nurse? This article may be useful if you are interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

 

An RN with a BSN degree and clinical experience who is interested in career options outside the direct nursing profession may want to explore the field of pharmaceuticals. 

One major benefit of having nursing experience is the numerous and diverse jobs that are available. Although most nurses will practice in some type of patient care setting, there are a number of well-paid jobs that do not involve direct patient care.

The pharmaceutical industry (pharma) presents several options for nurses who are comfortable in a business environment and can apply their knowledge of healthcare and healthcare systems to support the objectives of a pharmaceutical company.

The pharmaceutical industry develops, tests, produces, markets drugs licensed for use as medications, and spends a large amount of money for advertising, marketing, and lobbying.  The sales people they employ, pharmaceutical representatives, market personally and directly to physicians and other healthcare providers.  A career in pharmaceutical research gives an RN an opportunity to combine pharmaceutical-related work with a more traditional nursing career, working with patients in clinical drug trials.

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Pharmaceutical Sales – Collaborating with healthcare society:

A career in pharmaceutical sales allows an RN to combine his/her knowledge of pharmacology with an understanding of the healthcare system.  Representatives meet with pharmacists and physicians to make them aware of new drugs on the market and of new uses for existing drugs.  The representative will usually have a list of physicians, attempting to contact each one in person every few weeks.

Requirements for employment as a pharmaceutical representative include a bachelor’s degree (strongly recommended); the ability to travel to clients’ workplaces; strong communication skills; an in-depth understanding of complex health sciences such as biotechnology, pharmacology, and epidemiology; and strong negotiating and social skills.  A background in sales and marketing would also be helpful, but each company has a rigorous training program that will emphasize these important topics.  The majority of employers pay commission for any sale a representative closes, and many employers also pay a base salary.  The representative may also be compensated for additional expenses created on the job, depending on the employer.

Pharmaceutical Research:

                                                                        

A career in pharmaceutical research offers an RN the opportunity to maintain contact with patients through clinical trials.  When human subjects are used in the testing of drugs, they must be monitored when the drugs are administered and at specified intervals.  RNs are generally responsible for the ongoing monitoring process which consists of duties such as interviewing patients, recording vital signs, reviewing lab values, and documentation of the trial process.  They may also have the opportunity to become involved in other aspects of the clinical trial such as data analysis, selection and recruitment of research subjects, and possibly coordinating and overseeing the administration of trials under supervision of the principal investigator.  For the interested, experienced RN there is a certification examination available. Once passed, the RN will have a title of “Certified Clinical Research Professional”.

An RN interested in a career change to the pharmaceutical industry brings a unique set of skills and knowledge to a setting where they are respected as a professional; have opportunity for advancement; and have the chance to work autonomously, setting their own hours and schedule.

◄Research Nurse

Research nurses are the eyes, ears and hands that conduct much of today's clinical research. Working with the principal investigator and research coordinators, staff research nurses participate in clinical trials that evaluate new drugs and medical devices. They evaluate potential studies, screen and schedule patients, conduct patient visits according to protocols, review patient progress and help report study results.

These nurses typically work in academic medical centers, educational institutions, pharmaceutical companies and private research foundations, but private-practice physicians are now also hiring research nurses.

 

Qualifications do Nurses Need to Work in Pharmaceutical Companies

Most pharmaceutical industry positions for nurses require at least a bachelors of science degree in nursing (BSN) and several years of experience. Nurse educators, professors, and researchers are a good fit for pharmaceutical companies. Nurses that specialize in a therapeutic area that the pharmaceutical or medical device company manufactures products for have a better chance of getting their foot in the door.

For example, a company that manufactures drugs for acute care will seek nurses that have worked in critical care or the emergency room. While a company that manufacturers surgical products may welcome nurses that have worked in surgery. Another important reason why these companies want nurses as part of their team is the relationships that they have with key thought leaders in their area of expertise.

After all, one major objective for pharmaceutical companies is building relationships with top influencers. Nurses that have the desired connections can find very comfortable and enjoyable roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

Common Types of Jobs suitable  for Nurses at Pharmaceutical Companies:

Here are examples of pharmaceutical industry jobs for nurses. 

◄Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

MSLs positions have proliferated in the last several years. This role involves building relationships with key decision makers and educating healthcare providers about the latest research and treatment guidelines that impact use of the company's products. MSLs work closely with the sales and marketing teams to support the company's educational and product promotion efforts. This role involves giving one-one and group presentations. MSLs work from home and travel to meet with customers.

◄Clinical Research Associates (CRA)

Clinical research associates either work in the main research facility or work remotely in the field. Their main responsibility is to facilitate enrollment, data collection and provide site support for clinical trials. They give presentations, answer questions about the clinical trial, and help investigators solve problems that may impede enrollment or data collection. This role may involve travel. Nurses that have experience in research are a good fit for the CRA role.

HOW TO BECOME CRA:

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GCP TRAINING:

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◄Medical Information& Medical education

● Medical Information is a great entry point into the pharmaceutical industry. Most companies tend to prefer PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) professionals for this department but nurses can thrive in this role. These professionals develop responses and answer questions from healthcare providers and patients about the company's products. This job requires good writing, verbal communication skills, and a passion for finding answers to questions.

●Patients Educators’ role is crucial for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis who often need help learning how to take and manage their many medications and life style.  For that reason, drug companies, including Berlex, Pfizer and Serono, are recruiting RNs to serve as patient educators, pioneering a new avenue for nurses who choose to practice in patients’ homes. Nurses  educators assist avoiding errors and dangerous interactions through patients’ education.
 At the same time, pharmaceutical makers maintain informed and save ways to keep patients on those medications to both ensure the drugs’ efficacy and maintain sales.

● Pharmaceutical, Medical Equipment and Supply Educators: These nurses educate the hospital staff members who will be using the endless stream of new medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals

● Telemedicine Nurses: Interacting with patients via phone or Internet, these nurses advise managed-care subscribers based on physician-developed protocols. Academic medical centers often employ nurses as research assistants to perform telephone consultations with patients participating in clinical trials.

◄Drug Safety (Pharmacovigilance)

This a popular department for nurses. Drug safety collects, evaluates, and looks for signals in adverse event reports about the company's products. They are involved in clinical trials safety reporting, post marketing safety reporting, and they work closely with regulatory personnel. This is also a great entry point into the Pharmaceutical industry.

◄Regulatory

This department ensures that all the company's promotional materials are within FDA guidelines. They work closely with the sales, marketing, medical and clinical research teams to ensure compliance with FDA rules and regulations that govern many aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. Additional courses and on-the-job training will be required for this role.

◄Sales

Many nurses start their career in the pharmaceutical industry via sales because they already have the customer relationships, understand the therapeutic area, and if they can learn the business aspects they will succeed in this role. There is a lot of travel involved in sales and you have to be comfortable with making cold calls.

What are Nursing Salaries in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Level of income is one of the key factor attracting nurses to search job opportunities in pharma industry.

The pharmaceutical industry typically pays more than clinical practice. Pay will vary depending your role, experience and responsibilities. After adding bonuses, stock options or grants, a car (MSL or sales positions), and other perks, nurses receive better compensation in the pharmaceutical industry.

 

Are you a GOOD NURSE?

These days, nursing is one of the most in-demand careers. A nurse is an integral part of the health care profession. There are a number of institutes all over the world, which offer different courses in nursing. Nursing profession is just not a great way of making money. It is considered as a holy profession, serving the human being. This profession demands skill, hard work and devotion. To become a good nurse, a person should have the qualities such as passion, interpersonal skill, presence of mind and commitment. Let’s know more about the qualities of a good nurse.

Qualities of a Good Nurse

It’s not that easy to make a career in nursing profession. For that, you should be prepared for extreme hard work and dedication. Here are some qualities that a good nurse should have:

• A good nurse should be highly qualified and trained. She/he should have a sound knowledge of the nursing profession, obtained from a reputed institute. He/she should always be ready to learn more. Good professional skills are a must for the nurse.
• As a nurse is more frequently in contact with the patients, he/she should have excellent communication skills. These include speaking as well as listening skills. The nurse should be able to openly talk with the patients and their family members in order to understand their needs and expectations. He/she should be able to explain the treatment given to the patient.
• Watchfulness is an important quality of a good nurse. He/she should be alert every moment about the condition of a patient. He/she should be able to notice a minor change in the patient’s health status.
• A good nurse should have an emotional stability. Nursing is a very stressful job. Everyday the nurses witness severe traumatic situations, surgeries and deaths. The nurse should be mentally strong and should not get disturbed by such incidences.
• Good presence of mind is crucial in the nursing profession. In any critical condition or medical emergency, if the doctor is not there, then the nurse should not get confused. He/she should be confident enough to take the correct decisions.
• Kindness and empathy are the qualities that every nurse should possess. The nurse should be calm and kind to the patients, even if they are aggressive. The nurse should understand the pains and suffering of patients. He/she should provide comfort and sympathy to the patients, instead of getting angry with them.
• A good nurse should be flexible about his/her working hours and responsibilities. Nursing is a time demanding profession. It’s not like that to work for specific hours. Medical emergencies can occur at any time. Nurses often have to extend their duty hours, work in overnight shifts, or work on weekends too. They should not complain about that.
• A good nurse should have a strong physical endurance. He/she should be able to perform a number of taxing maneuvers, stand up for a long period of time or lift heavy objects/people on a daily basis.
• A nurse should have a respect for people and rules. He/she should be devoted to the profession. He/she should be aware of different cultures and traditions and confidentiality requirements of the patients. He/she should respect the wishes of the patients.
• A nurse should be active and cheerful. Her/his presence should make the patient relaxed and comfortable. The nurse’s pleasant appearance can reduce the patient’s stress and pains. His/her voice should be soft and gentle.

A nurse having these qualities is like an angel for the patients. They can rely on such committed, prompt and skilled nurse for their well-being.