Most Nurses are faced with the choice of do they work for the NHS, or an Nurse Agency? Naturally, this leads to the question: Do Agency Nurses Get Paid More? As a Nurse, it is important to make sure that your efforts are well rewarded – after all, you’ve put in so much training and…

Introduction: Good Questions To Ask A Nurse Employing the right nurse is essential for maintaining high standards of patient care and a positive work environment. Whether you are conducting an interview or engaging with agency nurses, asking insightful questions can help you assess a candidate’s skills, experience, and suitability for their role. Here are six…

As a nursing agency, Medilink Nursing is always on the lookout for talented, passionate carers to recruit into part-time agency work. We’ve got a lot of experience assessing carers for the role, and today we thought we might share a few key qualities of a carer we look for when conducting interviews and assessing staff.…

How To Become A Healthcare Assistant: What Is A Healthcare Assistant? Becoming a Healthcare Assistant (or HCA, as they are commonly known), is a fantastic way to take your first steps into the healthcare sector. HCAs work alongside doctors and nurses to provide a comfortable, tidy, and efficient experience for the patient, supporting their care…

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, maintaining a steady and skilled workforce is crucial for providing top-notch patient care. However, fluctuations in patient/resident volumes, staff vacations, and unexpected staff turnover can pose significant challenges. This is where temporary healthcare recruitment comes to the rescue! In this blog, we’ll explore what temporary healthcare recruitment, why it’s…

Introduction – Why Are Healthcare Assistants Important? In care homes across the UK, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) play an indispensable role in care, despite not possessing the same level of qualifications as nurses and doctors. The significance of HCAs in care homes is multi-faceted, with each aspect contributing to the well-being and quality of life for…

Introduction: What is a Healthcare Assistant? In the world of healthcare, healthcare assistants play a crucial and sometimes unappreciated role in providing high-quality care, particularly in care homes. They are unsung heroes, working diligently to support and improve the lives of residents and patients in these facilities. This article aims to shed light on the…

Introduction – How To Choose a Healthcare Agency In today’s expanding healthcare sector, where care roles are in high demand, it is vital for both employers and agency staff to know how to choose a healthcare agency. With the constant emergence of new agencies that have no experience, making a wise choice has become more…

What is an RGN? We use this initialism all the time in our industry, and it stands for Registered General Nurse. But what do RGNs do? What are their roles and responsibilities? What makes a good RGN? And, most importantly, why should RGNs work for Medilink Nursing? We’ll answer all these and more in this…

What is an RMN? It’s an initialism we use a lot in our industry, and it stands for Registered Mental Nurse. In this blog post, we’ll go into detail about the roles and duties RMNs must carry out in the course of their work. What is an RMN? – Who Do RMNs Work With? RMNs…