Again, a big thanks to all our models in our new colleagues' photo bank.  

Here are the nurses' photos from all areas taken a couple of weeks ago and thanks to you all for smiling on the spot.  Many may well appear on our newly-revamped vacancies' section of the website which will be launched soon. 

As part of that section - and to support recruitment - we will be asking individuals to answer some simple questions about their role.  So thank-you to you all, again.

Here's what Joyce Graham has to say.

Job title:  Macmillan Nurse Consultant in Breast Care

Sum it up in 3 words: Innovative. Challenging. Enjoyable.

What do you enjoy most about it: Meeting patients and their families. Working within an amazing team where we all work together to strive to do what is best for the patient and their family.

What qualifications are needed if any: Master’s Degree In Advanced Clinical Practice.  Clinical Assessment Skill Courses applicable to the area of expertise. To be an Independent Nurse Prescriber

What would you say to anyone thinking about becoming a Nurse Consultant? Find an area which interests you. Push yourself in gaining knowledge and expertise within the area you enjoy. Do not be afraid to ask and to go see. Apply for jobs in the area of your interest and be prepared to accept a challenge.

Most of all; be prepared not to give up on what you aspire to just because someone says it will never happen.