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Struggling but its trying
Officer (Current Employee) - Rotherham, South Yorkshire - 25 September 2023
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The most useful review selected by IndeedJust like any other NHS organisation, RFT is struggling with the challenges faced due to waiting lists, strikes etc. It tries hard to listen to employees. Not all problems can be fixed though.
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A great organisation to work for, good purpose
Health Care Assistant (Former Employee) - Barnsley, South Yorkshire - 27 September 2023
You have good purpose working for the NHS, and although individual managers can be subjective, the role is great. The benefits working for an organisation like the NHS are great, like pension, protected hours, and annual leave. I enjoy the working with people aspect.
Pros
Pension, protected hours
Cons
Shifts, politics
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What people like
- Feeling of personal appreciation
- Ability to learn new things
- Clear sense of purpose
Areas for improvement
- Fair pay for job
- Support from manager
- Overall satisfaction
Different day, same problems
Security Officer (Current Employee) - Merseyside - 27 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?The people, every days differentWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Managers , hierarchy , too many bossesWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Toxic , stale, understaffed, overwhelmed What is a typical day like for you at the company?Groundhog Day , demoralising
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Fast Paced
Project Assistant (Former Employee) - United Kingdom - 25 September 2023
had the privilege of working with NHS, and my experience was nothing short of remarkable. This organization is dedicated to a noble mission - saving lives and serving communities. During my time I witnessed their unwavering commitment to providing top-notch emergency medical services.The team is a passionate group of individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference. Their dedication to ensuring the well-being of others is truly inspiring. I was fortunate to collaborate with talented professionals who are not only experts in their field but also deeply compassionate.It was an honor to be part of such a meaningful organization, and I'm confident that NHS will continue to make a positive impact on countless lives.
Pros
Salary
Cons
Long Hours
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A alright place to work but need to train staff better
Pharmacy Assistant (Former Employee) - Bournemouth - 24 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?The wages and the hours were good What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Lack of training which doesn't help when you start a new job What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Intense and boring and not as a team should workWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Long and very boring all the work got done in the morning and the afternoon drag.
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The overall experience at the NHS is characterized by a commitment to providing essential healthcare services
Ophthamic Technical HCA (Current Employee) - Aylesbury - 24 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?The best part of working at the NHS is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives by providing essential healthcare services and contributing to the well-being of the community. Additionally, the sense of fulfillment and job security that comes with a career in a respected healthcare system is a significant benefit.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?One of the most stressful aspects of working at the NHS can be the high workload and pressure to meet the healthcare demands of a large and diverse population, which can lead to long hours and burnout among healthcare professionals.What is the work environment and culture like at the company? the NHS aims to promote a culture of patient-centered care, professionalism, and inclusivity. It often emphasizes teamwork and collaboration among healthcare staff, given the multidisciplinary nature of healthcare delivery. What is a typical day like for you at the company? typical day might involve managing appointments, handling paperwork, coordinating patient records, and ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities. IT professionals may focus on maintaining and improving the healthcare system's technology infrastructure.
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Fantastic organisation to work for
Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Current Employee) - London - 22 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Fantastic organisation to work gorWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Break downs and upsetting patients What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Fantastic place to work for every trust is different but over all everyone seems to pull together to sort things out What is a typical day like for you at the company?Just doing what come in and some preventative maintenance
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A productive day where all patients needs have been met.
Newborn Hearing Screener (Current Employee) - Middlesex - 21 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?The clients in maternity are my favourite part and the flexible hours but my small team has become a friendship group too so it’s very helpful knowing we can all support each other. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Never enough staff with sickness and stress absence. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?It’s a very old building so very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter. Maternity unit is always kept at a warm temperature though understandably. It’s a very mixed culture which is useful for translations and mixed environment. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Very busy to start then generally eases off in the afternoon. Fridays are a very busy day as many patients get discharged.
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Busy and stressful
Team Leader (Current Employee) - Derry - 21 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?6 months sick leave and 33 days annual leave What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Over worked and no support. Poor pay stressful environment What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Stressful and very busy. Heavy pressure and large workload What is a typical day like for you at the company?Dealing with consultants staff patients and public
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Job satisfaction
Domestic Assistant (Part-time) (Current Employee) - South Ayrshire - 21 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?You are made to feel valued and part of a family not just a team.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?You can't please all the people all the time!
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Productive and peaceful environment
Catering Assistant (Current Employee) - Bristol royal infirmary - 20 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?It’s flexible and you can have other opportunities to change your career What is the most stressful part about working at the company?I hope not experience any stress there What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Very friendly and multi cultural What is a typical day like for you at the company?Relaxing and peaceful environment
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Toxic
Mobile Plumbing and Mechanical Maintenance (Former Employee) - Edgware - 20 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Mismanagement, toxic culture fuelled by a total disregard for patients and staff. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The toxic culture, poor managers. They couldn't care less for the patients.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Back stabbing, malicious. Lazy, unskilled and deceitful What is a typical day like for you at the company?I was mobile so I could avoid the toxicity at Edgware Community Hospital. Bug when I was there, I found the workers and management were lazy and unconcerned
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Not worth it
Secretary (Former Employee) - Chester, Cheshire - 19 September 2023
I wouldn't recommend working there unless you like to be let down all the time. Lack of knowledge, doesn't care for its staff, massive blame culture and a huge lack of empathy for anyone. I loved my job and was looking forward to kick-starting my career. Unfortunately, management and colleagues just made it unbearable.
Pros
Blue light card
Cons
Everything
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Make it work for you
General Manager (Former Employee) - Wakefield, West Yorkshire - 19 September 2023
Your experience working in NHS will reflect your attitude and outlook. If you have a good work ethic and are pro-active you will most likely have a good experience. No-one looks out for you as such, it's on you to apply yourself. Some people look for secondments and opportunities, others are happy to stay in their role. If there is a re-organisation I think you are prioritised to look for a new role. I would recommend working in NHS, it is fulfilling, great team work. Lots of good work happening with being able to whistleblow and be safe at work.
Pros
Open and transparent process to look for promotions, flexible working, great equality and diversity procedures and attitudes
Cons
understaffed in areas, hierarchical
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Not bad
Health Care Assistant (Former Employee) - Preston - 16 September 2023
I have worked for the nhs for around 5 years, i have learnt a lot, met some amazing colleagues along the way. The management are usually very helpful. Sometimes it can be long, mentally draining days, but thats part of the job. Meeting lots of new people and helping people in their most vulnerable time was my most enjoyable part. I have made some friends for life while working for the NHS. Plenty of work should you want the extra hours.
Pros
Plenty of overtime
Cons
Long hours.
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Brilliant
Physiotherapy Assistant (Current Employee) - Essex - 16 September 2023
What is the best part of working at the company?Teamwork, and taking care of our patients. Able to apply for different jobs within the trust.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Very Slow communication. Takes ages to hear back when trying to contact almost everyone What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Some can be stressful if short staffed but mixed culture and some nice teamsWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Starting a new role but before quite the same thing every day so became slightly boring for me as I like a challenge.
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Stressful
Catering Assistant (Former Employee) - Rhondda - 15 September 2023
Stressful, poorly managed environmentWay too much work for too little staffNever appreciated. Only thing they care about it work work work, avoid at all costs
Pros
None
Cons
Management
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Underfunded, low morale, poor management
Technical Assistant (Former Employee) - Blackpool - 15 September 2023
Probably the worst NHS trust I've had the misfortune to work in.Management is poor, morale is low and Occupational Health are overstretched with staff member seeking wellbeing support.
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Some really nice staff & a fair few staff you wish you never laid eyes on
Support Services Assistant - Integrated Services (Current Employee) - Glasgow - 15 September 2023
When you meet Patients that are going for a procedure there quite distressed & worried the satisfaction on they face after you have reassured them everything will be ok.
Pros
worklife balance
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Overall it was very stressful and I wasn’t ready for it
Emergency Medical Advisor (Current Employee) - Chatham - 15 September 2023
We had to go through 3 months of training on top of that there was a total of 6 exam , if you fail any one of them , they would terminate the contract, so plan ahead , if you’re ready to dedicate 3 months with a lot of information to eat in and test , i wish u all the luck
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Great time as bank staff
Lab Support Worker (Former Employee) - Newcastle upon Tyne - 14 September 2023
Great time as bank staff working during covid, relatively relaxed work environment providing the team was meeting the targets.Team leaders were down to earth and supportive with concerns, covid “ended” so the lab closed.
Pros
Good colleagues
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