5 tips to help you settle into your new healthcare role

Starting a new role can be a nerve wracking experience for some, there’s new people to meet, rules to learn and sometimes, an overwhelming sense of pressure. This is heightened when starting a new healthcare role; there’s the responsibility of caring for others alongside having to potentially adjust to a new hospital, care home or property. Don’t worry though, Kare Plus Redbridge has you covered; here’s 5 tips to help settle you into that new role!

1. Listen to your new colleagues

Everyone has started a new role at some point in their life, and all your new healthcare colleagues have been through what you’re going through. Listen to any advice they have, as it will prove invaluable. Listening and engaging with your new colleagues will also help you build relationships which will make your new job a lot easier.

 2. Find a mentor

There will be a lot of senior staff in your new role, all with varying levels of ability. Try to look for a senior mentor figure, someone you work with quite closely that you can learn from. This person is likely to have worked in healthcare for many years and will have a wealth of knowledge and experience to teach you.

3. Learn the new building

Learning where everything is can be hard, but it’s worth making the effort. If you’ve got some downtime, have a walk around your new care home or hospital and get a feel for the building. You don’t want to end up lost when it really counts or letting a client or colleague down because you’ve wandered down the wrong hallway.

4. Socialise

Socialising is a great way to connect with your work colleagues; if you do end up being invited out for something to eat or drink, definitely go. This will show your colleagues that you want to be part of the team, while giving them a chance to see what you’re like outside of work. Keep outside meetings as professional as possible though, you don’t want to leave your colleagues with a negative impression.

5. Enjoy yourself!

Starting a new job is always going to be a bit daunting, but try your best to enjoy it. Caring with a positive attitude will improve the mood of the people you are caring for and make them feel appreciated. Make the most out of your new working environment and your confidence will grow.

If you are interested in joining the Kare Plus Redbridge team, take a look at our jobs page for our latest vacancies, or alternatively, call us on 0207 1480656 or message us via our Facebook page!