Training gaps could affect Procurement Act rollout in healthcare

By Liz Wells 06 August 2025

Almost half (42%) of healthcare professionals report having limited or no knowledge of the Procurement Act, despite it coming into force earlier this year, research reveals.

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NHS professionals to be trained on ME and chronic fatigue syndrome

NHS professionals to be trained on ME and chronic fatigue syndrome

By Liz Wells 22 July 2025

NHS healthcare professionals in England are to receive new training to be better able to support patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and ME.

Norfolk hospital achieves teaching status

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has completed the quality assurance process to become a designated teaching hospital.

Domestic applicants to nursing courses falls to new low

By Liz Wells 18 July 2025

The number of domestic applicants to nursing courses across the UK has fallen to a new low, new data reveals.

Fifth of trainee doctors feel hesitant about escalating patient care

By Liz Wells 15 July 2025

More than one in five trainee doctors have felt hesitant about escalating patient care, new research reveals.

Training to ensure healthcare staff have skills to handle learning disabilities and autism

By Liz Wells 19 June 2025

The DHSC has published new guidance to ensure health and care staff have skills to provide care for people with a learning disability and autistic people.

Northumbria Health and Care Academy officially opens

By Liz Wells 05 June 2025

Northumbria Health and Care Academy, a facility providing training and education to current and future NHS nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, has officially opened.

Surrey hospital opens simulation ward for clinicians to hone their skills

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

A new three-bed simulation ward has opened at St Peter’s Hospital, Surrey, which enables clinical staff and medical students to practice simulated medical procedures, including the treatment of car...

VE Day boost for veterans' healthcare

By Liz Wells 08 May 2025

The Government is to invest £1.8m to transform NHS care for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

Bridging the training gap

05 May 2025

Cost savings should not be done at the expense of training and developing clinical leaders for the future, says Dr Hein Scheffer, director of Strategy & Transformation at the East of England Ambula...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director of Family Services & Strategic Partnerships

£97,632 - £108,033

North Northamptonshire£97,632 - £108,033

RECRUITER: North Northamptonshire Council

Assistant Director – Education, SEND and Inclusion

£97,632 - £108,033

North Northamptonshire£97,632 - £108,033

RECRUITER: North Northamptonshire Council

Director of Public Health

£123,000 - £139,000 plus up to £10,000 relocation expenses

Brighton, East Sussex£123,000 - £139,000 plus up to £10,000 relocation expenses

RECRUITER: Brighton & Hove City Council