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GSK has confirmed a £400 million investment to build a new flagship R&D centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, housing over 1,000 scientists focused on oncology, respiratory disease, hepatology, vaccines, and HIV research. The move comes alongside the closure of GSK's Stevenage site, home to around 1,800 staff, marking a major shift in where UK life sciences hiring will happen over the next few years.
Thinking about taking comfort from the latest adult social care workforce data? You’re not the only one. Vacancy rates have dropped to their lowest level in a decade and the number of filled posts has edged up again, offering a rare moment of optimism for a sector used to bleak headlines. But much of that gain has been underpinned by international recruitment just as that route is closing down, leaving providers facing the harder task of building and keeping a resilient domestic workforce over the long term.
Finishing GP training this August and aiming for your first salaried role? You’re in busy company. Many new GPs are weighing up salaried posts against locum and partnership options, trying to balance income, stability, flexibility and development in their first post-CCT year. The key is to understand what you want from your first job, how different roles actually work day to day, and how to read between the lines of practice adverts so you can spot a good fit rather than just the first offer that comes along.
Thinking about a change of direction into occupational health? You’re in growing company. As more employers invest in workplace wellbeing, demand is rising for doctors, nurses and allied health professionals who can help keep people healthy, safe and in work, often in roles with more predictable hours than many frontline posts. Whether you’re coming from acute care, general practice or another clinical setting, occupational health offers a way to blend clinical skills with prevention, policy and long-term patient relationships in a wide range of industries.
Facing the UK veterinary workforce shortage and wondering how to compete? You’re far from alone. Practices across the country are chasing the same limited pool of vets and nurses, which means relying on salary uplifts alone is turning into an expensive arms race with diminishing returns. What increasingly makes the difference is employer branding the clarity of your culture, leadership, flexibility and development offer because that’s what helps the right clinicians choose your practice and stay, even when rival adverts promise slightly higher pay.
Healthcare professionals often consider transitioning from private practice back into the National Health Service. Whether motivated by the desire for stability career progression or access to broader resources the move can offer significant benefits. At the same time there are important factors to weigh before deciding if this change is the right step for you.
In this article, we explore the key considerations for those thinking of leaving the NHS for private work and also highlight alternatives within the NHS that may be worth exploring.
Sending the same CV to every vacancy is tempting but it rarely works in healthcare. Hiring managers and recruitment teams look for clear evidence that you are a good match for the specific role. Tailoring your CV for each application increases interview invites, improves shortlisting outcomes and helps you land roles that suit your skills and career goals. This guide explains how to tailor your CV for roles across the NHS private sector and locum work and why it matters for your career.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital part of a healthcare professional’s career. It helps clinicians stay current, deliver safe patient care and progress professionally. This article explains what CPD is, why it matters, how CPD works in the UK and practical ways to get CPD credits.
The private healthcare sector in the UK sits alongside the NHS and includes private hospitals, specialist clinics, day surgery centres, private GP practices, rehabilitation units and residential care homes. Demand for private healthcare has grown steadily as some patients choose private care for faster access, more choice of consultant and more personalised appointments. This growth has created many private healthcare jobs in the UK across clinical and non-clinical roles.
Finding the right role in healthcare can be challenging. With consistently high demand for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and carers across the UK, knowing how to connect with suitable opportunities is essential. Two common routes to employment are healthcare recruiters and healthcare job boards. Both have unique advantages and using them together often yields the best results.
The healthcare industry is one of the largest and most vital sectors in the UK, offering a wide range of career opportunities for people with different skills, backgrounds and qualifications. From frontline clinical roles to essential support services, the sector continues to grow and evolve, creating thousands of jobs every year.