International Nurses Day is celebrated on the birthday of perhaps the most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale. Through the years, the nursing profession has seen people from all walks of life find a career full of passion and dedication. Here are some of the stories behind some of nursing’s famous names, past and present.
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.
Hospitals can be a fast-paced, unpredictable environment so our priority is to make sure all of our bank workers are healthy, safe and happy at work. Healthier bank staff means a healthier world on World Health Day, so take some time to look after yourself at work and stay at the top of your game today with our tips.
The celebration, which falls on May 12th every year, was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing. She is most known as the lady with the lamp, compassionately nursing wounded soldiers during the Crimean War.