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Employees leave for better work life balance

The number one reason people leave their jobs is to seek out opportunities with a better work life balance, reveals new research from leading recruitment specialist Robert Half UK.

With unique access to employees when they leave a company via exit interviews, nearly a third (30%) of HR directors identified the attraction of a better work life balance is what really drives people to...

Family thank hospital staff

The family of a patient who died have paid a visit to staff on the Planned Investigation Unit (PIU) and Hound Ward, to thank them for the excellent care received whilst in hospital.

Roma Banks, who passed in April 2015, spent a lot of time at Derriford Hospital and her husband, Tony Banks, and her daughters wanted to show their appreciation and present staff with two large cakes as a...

Politeness could be costing businesses money

Research released today reveals that over politeness in the workplace could be detrimental to Plymouth businesses.

The research conducted by online expenses management provider, webexpenses, found that a staggering 82% of office-based business managers claim that being too polite could be costing their organisation money.

When asked if they were too polite when managing...

Theatres and critical care showcase career opportunities

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 7th March, for experienced and newly qualified nurses and operating department practitioners that are looking at a career in theatres or Critical Care.

The day will include talks from speakers from all areas, introducing the day and the opportunities available. There will also be areas set up with information about the...

Forums provide valuable support to NHS staff

Creating a culture of compassionate care is the driver behind a scheme providing support to NHS staff.

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has been named as one of 100 organisations to have signed up to Schwartz Rounds.

The national scheme, which was set up by the Point of Care Foundation following the Sir Robert Francis’ Inquiry, aims to help foster a culture of compassionate patient...

Plymouth Nurses’ Peninsula Liver Study Day is a big success

Members of our Critical Care Education team and Specialist Hepatology Nursing Team welcomed over 100 delegates to their recent Peninsula Liver Study Day.

Delegates from across the country made the journey to the Postgraduate Medical Centre at Derriford Hospital to hear from a variety of speakers, including patients who shared their stories and experiences.

The day, organised by...

New home for Council staff at Millbay

Council staff will be moved into a key office block overlooking Millbay, providing a boost to the area’s regeneration.

Plymouth City Council has signed an agreement with the landlord of Ballard House where the authority already has a lease. The deal will mean the Council will occupy four floors of the seven storey block.

Cabinet Member for Finance, Councillor Mark Lowry said: “...

Hospital staff awarded for infection prevention and control practices

Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) presented a number of awards to staff across the Trust at a special study day, which took place on Monday (22 April).

Presented by Greg Dix, Director of Nursing, the awards recognised the outstanding achievements by both entire wards and individual members for innovation, promotion and sustaining excellent...

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