‘Tis the season…to get your flu jab. At Bank Partners, we encourage all our staff to take advantage of the flu vaccine in order to protect both themselves and patients. It’s also the time of year where myths about flu can rear their head, so we’ve put together a list of the most widely-heard flu fibs and the truth behind them.
For busy healthcare workers, Halloween can be one more stress that really isn't needed. (After all, if you’ve just survived a 12-hour shift you might feel scary enough already). Especially if you’re unlucky enough to work with one of these ghoulish characters. Do you recognise any of these?
Needlestick/sharps injuries or exposure to blood or body fluid are the worst nightmare of most healthcare workers. However careful you are, sometimes accidents happen – and they’re more common than you might think. In fact, needlestick or sharps injuries account for roughly 17% of accidents involving NHS staff and are the second most common injury just behind manual handling.
Today, the emergency call number 999 turns 80 years old. This vital service has saved countless lives since it was launched in 1937, and we’re hugely grateful to the amazing men and women who respond to urgent situations. To honour their work, we’ve put together nine facts you may not know about the world's oldest emergency service number...
Whether you are an existing member of staff or would like to join the UCLH bank, please come along and meet the team from Bank Partners. We will have application forms available on the day along with our recruitment team to help guide you through an efficient and hassle-free joining process.