NMC chooses executive director of strategy and insight

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

The Nursing & Midwifery Council has appointed Emma Westcott as its executive director of strategy and insight.

NHS rolls out 'world first' blood cancer test

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

The NHS has become the first health service in the world to roll-out a ‘blood test-first’ approach to diagnosing suspected lung cancer.

RCM to consult with members on pay award

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is to consult with its members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the 3.6% pay award.

NHS Confederation unveils new chair for its Mental Health Network

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

NHS Confederation has selected Dr Buki Adeyemo, chief executive of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, as the new chair of its Mental Health Network.

Complex needs failure driving 'very high cost' placements, says LGA

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

Failure to support children and young people with complex needs is driving an escalation in ‘very high cost’ placements, the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed.

Leaders welcome repair funding as 'small downpayment' on maintenance bill

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

Today’s announcement of £750m for urgent hospital repairs has been welcomed as a ‘small downpayment’ on the £14bn maintenance backlog.

'Reset' needed for Northern Ireland healthcare system

By Lee Peart 29 May 2025

A ‘reset’ is required for the healthcare system in Northern Ireland, according to a senior civil servant.

North East NHS trusts appoint shared chair

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

Three North East NHS Foundation Trusts have appointed a new shared chair to help promote closer working and more joined-up care for patients across their local communities.

SEND improvement plan to address 'systemic failures'

By Lee Peart 29 May 2025

Bracknell Forest Council has set out plans to improve SEND provision including funding for extra staff.

Berkshire trust names interim chief finance officer

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has selected Helen Troalen as its new interim chief finance officer.

frederica-diamanta

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

Principal Lawyer - Children and/or Adult Safeguarding

£51,356 - £56,494

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£51,356 - £56,494

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Technical Services Officer (Structural)

£45,091- £47,181

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£45,091- £47,181

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

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

Principal Lawyer - Children and/or Adult Safeguarding

£51,356 - £56,494

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£51,356 - £56,494

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Technical Services Officer (Structural)

£45,091- £47,181

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£45,091- £47,181

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council