Auxiliary nursing jobs?

gorrebo

I've worked in management for the last few years but would like a career change to nursing which is what ive always wanted to do. As ive just had a baby and am soon due to go back to work, i cannot afford to go back to university yet but would realistically like to think that i can in a few years. I have A*'s at GCSE and B's at A-Level and also university experience but am finding it impossible to get a job as an auxiliary nurse/ nursing assistant which i think would be excellent experience for a few years. Does anyone have any ideas regarding what else i could try? I've applied for a lot of private/nhs jobs yet havent had so much as a reply and dont want to return to my old job as it's not what i want to do!

Alexandria

Have you tried approaching agencies direct? I would recommend phoning rather than relying on email or web applications if you have no relevant experience. that way you can explain to them your desire to break into the industry and they will view you more favourably. Also try nursing homes as they might give you some relevant experience at a lower rate than the hospitals but its a good way to get some experience.

tobyjug

If you have transport you could consider a private care agency that sends out carers to people in their own homes.

If you go to
http://www.csci.org.uk/

there is a list of nursing, residential and domiciliary agencies in your area.

You may find that as you have no experience it may be worthwhile approaching some of the nursing homes.There you will get experience whilst being supported by nurses rather than senior carers in a residential home. they often have complex patients where you will learn a variety of skills.

As you have children you could consider nights. It might be worth contacting the matron in the nearest homes to you and explain how keen you are.

Dumyat

I would try to join the nurse bank at your local hospital. you might find it easier to get started with them and it will give you some experience to be more successful applying for permanent jobs. The bank will send you on courses like lifting and handling training etc which would improve your chances too.
my husband's ward often recruits nurses who have worked with them on the bank....foot in the door and all that
would also give you some flexibility in when you work. lots of nurses work bank to accommodate their young kids.

gorrebo

ive seen bank nurses being advertised for but dont quite understand what it's all about? do you know anything that may help me here?