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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.
We've compiled a list of 10 leading dental recruitment agencies across the UK, noted for their service, specialisation, and positive client and candidate feedback—often highlighted on their Google Business Profiles. Please note that this list is not presented in any particular order.
NHS nurses are paid according to the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay system, which divides roles into different pay bands. Each band reflects the level of responsibility, experience and clinical expertise required for the job.
The key regulatory bodies within the UK healthcare system include the GMC, NMC, HCPC, GDC, GPhC, CQC, MHRA, GOC, GOsC, GCC, HFEA, and HTA. Below is an overview of these key regulatory bodies and their primary roles.
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Working in healthcare means being part of a sector dedicated to improving people’s health and wellbeing. It involves providing care, support, and medical services to patients across hospitals, clinics, care homes, and community settings.