When we say ‘know your numbers’ we don’t mean your age, height or weight. On this occasion we mean your blood pressure numbers. Do you know your systolic and diastolic figures? Between the 12-18th of September Blood Pressure UK aims to educate the nation; encouraging each of us to check our numbers and to take … [Read more…]
As a Client Account Manager for Total Assist Group, I have plenty of experience of dealing with a heavy and high pressured workload. We partner with NHS trusts and private clinics across the whole of the UK, even working with hospitals as far afield as Northern Ireland and Scotland. With so many hospitals relying on … [Read more…]
For medical professionals, suffering from burnout is one of the most common complaints, as doctors and nurses across the country push themselves to constantly work tirelessly, delivering a high standard of patient care. However learning to keep burnout at bay will not only enhance your personal life, but will also help professionally. One of the … [Read more…]
Hitting the right note between career satisfaction and development, as well as a contented and happy home life can be extremely tricky to navigate for any working professional, let alone doctors. Consultant psychiatrist Emma Sedgwick defines the work-life balance as “ensuring work doesn’t take up more of your life than you want it to.” This is particularly … [Read more…]