Seminars

Take a look at the seminar programme running at Nursing Careers and Jobs Fair Leicester.
Timings and topics are subject to change, so we recommend that you check this page regularly for updates. 

Day One - 6th November 2018 - 10:00 am

10:00 am
Seminar theatre

Revalidation

Attend our free CPD-accredited revalidation seminar to learn about the whole revalidation process.

This session will cover:
•    Dispelling the myths and highlighting common pitfalls. 
•    Helpful tips for success.
•    Sources of support. 

Attending this seminar counts towards your participatory requirements.

Richard Hatchett RCNi
Richard Hatchett
Senior Nurse Editor, RCNi and registered nurse and nurse tutor

6th November 2018 - 11:00 am

11:00 am
Seminar theatre

Interviews – prepare and succeed

Do interviews fill you with dread? Do you struggle to sell yourself?  


Our interactive session will help you to identify your strengths, talents and support you with hints and tips to impress employers at interview. We will take you through everything from the importance of preparation to the skills of execution to help you feel more confident and in control of your next interview. 


As an RCN member, we offer online careers resources available at www.rcn.org.uk/careers. For those members who need additional guidance we offer one to one careers coaching.  

julie watkins rcn
Julie Watkins
Julie Watkins, Career adviser, RCN Careers Service

6th November 2018 - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm
Seminar theatre

Panel talk

Join our panel discussion from 12pm to hear highly respected nursing professionals talk about the issues faced in nursing today. 

We will be joined by senior nurse editor, RCNi and registered nurse and nurse tutor Richard Hatchett in the panel talk. Further panel talk members to be confirmed. 

Richard Hatchett RCNi
Richard Hatchett
Senior Nurse Editor, RCNi and registered nurse and nurse tutor

6th November 2018 - 01:00 pm

01:00 pm
Seminar theatre

CVs – your own personal marketing tool

A CV can sometimes feel like just a list of generic things you have done, but written correctly it can be a powerful tool to grab the attention of potential employers and outshine rival candidates.   


We will offer tips on the importance of tailoring your CV, share some common pitfalls and explore some hints on how to make your CV stand out. We will also discuss supporting statements when applying for jobs and having the best chance of getting through to the next stage.


The RCN Careers Service has sample CVs online at: www.rcn.org.uk/careers. It also offers feedback on your CV.  

julie watkins rcn
Julie Watkins
Julie Watkins, Career adviser, RCN Careers Service

6th November 2018 - 02:00 pm

02:00 pm
Seminar theatre

Leadership and developing a multi-cultural team

Sandra Bennett lead nurse
Sandra Bennett
Sandra Bennett, Lead Nurse, Barts Health NHS

6th November 2018 - 03:00 pm

03:00 pm
Seminar theatre

Emotional resilience

Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. This talk will teach you why we need to build emotional resilience in healthcare.

Lucy gillespie nursing careers and jobs fair
Lucy Gillespie

Lucy Gillespie

Practice Development Lead for Recruitment and Retention, Institute for Nursing and Midwifery Care Excellence, Nottingham University Hospitals