First Option Healthcare Work-life balance reviews

Following on from a previous review - of the 15+ Clinical Lead Nurses and various other staff members who have left the company (voluntarily, pushed out or asked to leave) it’s unlikely that ALL of these staff been lazy? Sadly, following the departure of excellent senior management and directors the current senior management team is completely lacking in knowledge, experience, people skills and ‘caring’. The lovely compassionate ethos of the company which appealed to many at the start of our employment has been destroyed. The management style is now ‘’do as I say, not as I do’ and to question or raise concerns about certain managers is to seal your fate within the company.The company also claims to support and understand mental health issues. Sadly, this was not demonstrated in how they treated their staff. Many felt anxious, overwhelmed, vulnerable and isolated, by how they were treated. As a nurse, if you work to our nmc code, patient safety is paramount , you value your nursing registration and have professional integrity and respect for your colleagues, then this isn’t the company for you.However, if you are a ‘yes’ person, will not challenge increased (pointless) new roles or raise safety concerns, enjoy working in a ‘blame’ culture and taking ‘orders’ from incompetent people, then this is the company for you.

Pros

Competitive salary

Cons

Poor leadership, unsafe practices, lack of support, long hours and working expectations, blame culture.

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Friendly and inclusive, hardworking organisation

Group Head of Talent and Systems (Current Employee) - Croydon, Greater London - 29 July 2022

A great working environment, surrounded by a friendly team and good structure. A great mix of clinical and commercial employees makes it a fun place to be each day.Everyone makes the effort to interact and they look out for each other. Lovely office and environment right next to BoxPark and East Croydon station.Easy communication channels with the senior management team. Clear career paths offered and plenty of opportunity for those who are willing to work hard, be adaptable and want to succeed with their careers. The only people who don't do well are those who aren't willing to work hard and don't get involved with the team ethos and environment who are just there to earn a wage. You get out what you put in. If you are willing to work hard it is apparent you will be rewarded with loyalty and fantastic opportunities in your career. The team go out their way to support the field-based care teams and develop relationships with them. An exciting place to work as long as you put the effort in!

Pros

People, environment, structure, opportunity, team building days, events

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Insights into First Option Healthcare

Based on 6 survey responses

What people like

Fair pay for job
Overall satisfaction

Areas for improvement

Trust in colleagues
Ability to meet personal goals
Feeling of personal appreciation

Good company

Mental health care Team Leader (Former Employee) - London - 6 April 2022

Great team, amazing pay, brilliant management, perfect work life balance. A very sustainable business to work for. I would highly recommend this company to a friend.

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